TRINITY ISE tt Preparation for Reading into Writing - Task 3 The Report ‘When writing a report, its important to remember the following points: * use formal language + use a main title * use a heading for each paragraph + you CAN use bullet points to summarise results, findings or other factual information The purpose of a report is (as the name suggests) to report on factual information (e.g. the resuits of apolitical surv the findings of a science experiment or annual statistics on road deaths) and then form some conclusions or make some recommendations based on the facts presented. Here isa suggested paragraph outline for reports: [Main Title] Introduction State the purpose of the report. [sub-heading] Report results/findings in paragraph 2. [sub-heading] Discuss what the resultsfindings mean in paragraph 3 and any related conclusions or recommendations. Conclusion ‘Summarise what the results/findings show and your conclusions/recommendations. Exercise | Look at the following Report question: Use the information from the four texts you read in Task 2 (pages 36-37) to write a short report (150-180 words) for your geography teacher on the traffic congestion problem in UK cites. |, Choose an appropriate introductory paragraph for your report, A, B or C. Explain your choice. A. Introduction This report's about the traffic congestion problems in Britain's cities. First, I'l look at what's happening now. ‘Then, I'l make some recommendations for improving things. B, Introduction “The purpose of this report is to examine the traffic congestion problem affecting UK cities and to make some recommendations for how this issue could be resolved. C. Traffic problems in the UK ‘Traffic congestion is a serious problem for UK cities. Let’s have a look at the problem and what can be done about it. 1B 2, A. Now choose the best set of notes for the second paragraph, A, B or C. Explain your choice. A. Title: The present situation in UK cities + new study: © average UK city commuter wastes 129 hours stuck in traffic every year © Belfast = most congested city; journey times being 82% longer © Edinburgh = second; with 71% longer journeys © London's third; with 6796 © situation is worse now than it was last year B. Title: About UK commuters = recent study: © 129 hours wasted annually on average in traffic by UK commuters © but ... UK cities not worst C is correct because the key information is there, using © m0 UK city in top ten globally for traffic congestion different words than the original texts. 6 Istanbul = number | B does nat have a good title and irrelevant information is. included, C. Tile: The present situation in UK cities A does not paraphrase the words from the original texts. = recent study: (© on average, 129 hours wasted annually in traffic by UK commuters © Belfast = most problematic UK city; 82% longer journeys in rush hour © both Edinburgh and London bad too; 71% and 67% longer respectively © figures worse this year than lastTRINITY ISE I Preparation for Reading into Writing - Task 3 B. Check your answer to Question 2A. Then write a complete answer for Paragraph 2 using the notes. 3. A. Now choose the best set of notes for the third paragraph, A, B or C. Explain your choice. ‘A. Title: How the problem might be resolved ~ improve public transport © less expensive fares (© more punctual services ~ bike lanes (© more lanes for improved safety B. Title: Problems with other forms of transport | is correct because it selects + trains: too expensive, slow and unreliable ~ buses: not convenient enough = cycling: unsafe more carriages on trains (more space) more bus stops with roofs for comfort and convenience 3A a few key points to discuss. Bis not the right topic. goes into too much detail C. Title: How the problem might be resolved ~ improve trains (© cheaper ticket prices 9 faster trains ~ improve buses ‘© more stops © less crowding = Improve cycling conditions © more bike lanes © bike rental scheme ~ more car-free areas © no cars in city centres © congestion charges in cities more carriages ~ less crowded more reliable service sheltered stops more reliable service ‘more availability of bikes to rent across cities no car parks in new residential areas B. Check your answer to Question 3A. Then write a complete answer for Paragraph 3 using the notes. 4. Now write a conclusion for your report. Sum up the findings of the study and your recommendations. 5. Now try another question. This question relates tothe texts about avalanches on pages 19-20. Use the information from the four texts you read in Tesk 2 (pages 19-20) to write a short report (150-180 words) for your geography teacher on problematic snow conditions and features which make the Scottish Highlands challenging for hillwalkers. Use the following outline plan to help you. Dangerous snow conditions and challenging features of the Scottish Highlands Introduction: ‘The purpose of this report is to outline the main types of dangerous snow conditions and the features of the Scottish Highlands which make the area challenging for hillwalkers, Challenging features of the Scottish Highlands {your answer} ‘Common types of dangerous snow conditions [your answer] Conclusion [your answer]