Download
1 / 12
120 likes | 142 Vues
How should I structure a report?. PREVIOUS YEARS TRAVEL ARTICLE – 2 SPEECH – 5 GUIDE – 1 LETTER OF APPLICATION -1 LETTER GIVING VIEWS -6 ARTICLE – 3 REPORT -1 LETTER OF COMPLAINT – 2 REVIEW – 1 LETTER TO PERSUADE - 1. Clear, sensible, formal title
E N D
How should I structure a report? PREVIOUS YEARS • TRAVEL ARTICLE – 2 • SPEECH – 5 • GUIDE – 1 • LETTER OF APPLICATION -1 • LETTER GIVING VIEWS -6 • ARTICLE – 3 • REPORT -1 • LETTER OF COMPLAINT – 2 • REVIEW – 1 • LETTER TO PERSUADE - 1
Clear, sensible, formal title Opening paragraph explains who you are, why you have written the report and how you gathered your information. Three main paragraphs – each is subtitled with a question (underlined) Each paragraph is made up of a range of facts/statistics or anecdotes. These are balanced, truthful and fair. Following this is a bullet pointed list (preceded by a colon) of ‘suggested’ areas for development. The report ends with a formal, polite closing line.
Andrea Rogers 21 Rose Lane Birkenhead Wiral CH63 7LF 24th May 2019 A formal letter of complaint Customer Services Manager Virgin Trains Ltd 21 Compton Square London E12 1AU Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to complain about a journey I undertook last Saturday, 20th April from Liverpool Lime Street Station to Euston Station in London. As a regular customer of Virgin Trains, I have always found the service provided by your company to be efficient, reliable and utterly professional. Sadly, my experience on Virgin Trains last Saturday has completely altered my opinion. I was travelling to London in order to attend my dear grandmother’s 90th birthday surprise party. However, this important family event was ruined for me due to a catalogue of errors and incompetency from your company, ranging from a very late departure, inadequate seating and finally the complete absence of any food or drink for passengers. As you can imagine, my grandmother’s 90th birthday was a very special occasion and I had therefore booked a seat for myself on the 13:30 train to give myself plenty of time to get to the venue. However, the announcement that the train was delayed for 45 minutes was a huge disappointment. I pride myself on my punctuality and the thought of desperately careering around London in order not to disappoint my grandmother on this, of all, days filled me with horror. There was no explanation and no apology offered, simply an instruction to change to platform seven which was already crowded with fellow passengers. Nonetheless, I followed the instruction immediately and began my wait. Imagine my dismay when the train arrived and appeared to be at least half filled. I had booked my seat so remained confident that I could sit in comfort for the two and a half hour journey. However, this was not the case. Another passenger was sitting in my allocated space, and they also had proof that they has booked this seat. They was no conductor or representative of your organisation to sort out this issue so we were left to come to an agreement between ourselves which was stressful and embarrassing. New paragraph No food or drink….. New paragraph Request refund and compensation for distress. Yours faithfully A. Rogers
Write a letter of application Jonathan Smith 32 Wallasey Drive New Brighton CH32 4ZY 1st May 2019 Steven Edwards Youth Services Hamilton Buildings Birkenhead CH2 3RG Dear Mr. Edwards, I am writing to apply for the role of Holiday Youth Worker as advertised recently in the Wirral Globe. I believe I am suitable for this role due to my confident outgoing personality, my reliability and my determination. In your advertisement you stressed the need for a reliable and responsible candidate. I believe that in balancing my school work, revision for GCSEs and extra-curricular activities I have proved that I am very capable of managing my own time sensibly. I currently play for both an under 16 and a Sunday league football team, both of which train twice a week and I have worked hard to fit these commitments around my schedule of revision. I have never missed a match for either football team which proves I am a dedicated and responsible person. Likewise, I have kept up to date with homework and revision, although now that my exams are complete I will have more time on my hands which is why I am applying for this role. Alongside my reliability, I also have considerable experience of looking after and interacting with younger children. I am the eldest of three siblings and over the years have become very proficient at baby-sitting and entertaining my sisters. I am able to feed them and ensure they are safe, but more importantly, I am able to interact and have fun with them, which I think will be a very important skill in the advertised role. I am also a literacy buddy in my school, which has required me to interact more formally with younger children and offer them guidance and support when necessary. Finally, I consider myself to be a hard-working, polite and respectful young person. For example, I have been nominated and acted as my class representative on the school council which has required me to speak in public on behalf of my fellow students and also meet and discuss problem with members of staff. Whilst I did not enjoy speaking in public to begin with, over time I grew accustomed to it, which also made me realise that with time and effort your fears and concerns can be conquered. I myself attended a summer play scheme when I was younger, and I found it a very positive and supportive environment. I would now enjoy the challenge of being able to give something back to the system that supported me. Many thanks for reading my application. I looking forward to discussing it with you if I am lucky enough to be called for interview. Yours sincerely, Jonathan Smith
John Smith 24 Victoria Road, Wallasey. Wirral. CH72 3BW The Editor 21st May 2019 Liverpool Echo Bold Street Liverpool. L3 1ED Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing in response to a letter I read in a recent edition of your newspaper. In this letter, the writer described their views on pets and those who own them. I have to say, I disagree/agree completely with their views. The writer began by stating that he or she ‘can’t understand why we have pets’. I do understand that if you have never had a pet you can’t understand the joy and happiness they can bring to your life. However, it is not difficult to imagine why a lonely, house bound elderly person might want a cat, or a recently divorced person might find comfort or companionship from a dog. Just because the writer can’t understand why we have pets does not mean that this is the case for everyone. My next door neighbour broke her leg and couldn’t leave the house for six weeks. She told me, if it wasn’t for her dog Spot, she would have felt isolated and vulnerable. Perhaps the writer of the letter should take her opinion into account. A formal letter expressing your views You are writing a formal letter You always start off by saying why you are writing- Make your opinion very clear in the opening paragraph. Don’t sit on the fence! Work through their argument piece by piece… …using the ‘HOWEVER’ technique to destroy their argument. Add an anecdote or case study to make your views more powerful.
Write a review for a magazine aimed at teenagers of a film, book or television programme you have seen recently. Skyfall – 50 years and still going strong Having been told by friends about this ‘amazing new film’ they had just seen, I thought it was time to treat myself to a ticket and join the party. And what a wise decision is was! The latest instalment in the Bond series does not fail to deliver. Starting with one of the longest, most complex chase scenes in cinema history, the movie sees Bond journey through a series of familiar and unfamiliar scrapes and scenarios. So what’s the plot? Well, without giving too much away, the story centres on Bond (Daniel Craig) investigating an attack on MI6; the attack is part of a plot by former MI6 operative Raoul Silva to humiliate, discredit and kill M (Judi Dench) as revenge against her for betraying him. It’s as exciting and certainly had me sitting on the edge of my seat! What did I like about it? Daniel Craig is as cool as expected, perhaps more serious and less amusing than Connery, but definitely cooler. Javier Bardem is one of the creepiest but most memorable villains I’ve seen in a long time. Sam Mendes, Skyfall director, explained, “Javier’s performance as Silva is superb! He will terrify audiences with highly captivating performance.” Faster-paced and more ‘old-school’ than either Casino Royale or Quantum of Solace, I absolutely preferred this film. The only downfall I encountered was Adele’s droning theme tune. If you are a fan of the Bassey‘Goldfinger’ or even Turner’s ‘Goldeneye’ then ‘Skyfall’ the song might disappoint. Nevertheless, the theme tune is not going to make or break a film and this film, in my opinion, is unbreakable. I think this is a Bond film up there with the greats, even mentionable in the same breath as, dare I say it, Dr. No and Goldfinger. I firmly recommend that you get to your local cinema and experience this joy as it was meant to be seen – on the big screen. Five out of five stars.
Write an article for a magazine encouraging young people to take up a hobby or interest. Get a Life! Take up _____________ and expand your horizons! Why would I bother? Yes, yes. I can hear you all now closing the page in boredom, laughing your heads off. Birdwatching? Seriously. But go with me on this. There is nothing more therapeutic or calming that a couple of hours of silence and solitude with just yourself and the wild outdoors for company. Forget your X-box – in terms of stress relief, birdwatching is the business. Where do I start? Good question. Your local RSPB will have all the information your need, and there are hundreds of reserves all around the country. To be honest though, all you really need to begin is to open your eyes. Look around you. Notice the different species you have in your garden, your school, your home. What about all the kit? Fair enough – if you’re going to do it properly you’re going to need some binoculars and maybe a field guide. And that’s it. A pair of trainers or boots that you don’t mind getting messy would be good, and perhaps a waterproof coat but you honestly don’t need to be disguised commando style! But I don’t have the money! OK, OK , I share your pain. A decent pair of binoculars will cost you perhaps £50 but you can get great deals on Ebay and your local reserve will let you hire some for a couple of quid. There are free apps on both Apple and Android if you don’t want to shell out for a field guide and some have the added bonus of the birdcalls to help you identify the birds. Isn’t it just for old people? You’d think, wouldn’t you? But not at all. I’m a member of the local young RSPB and yes, we meet monthly to birdwatch, but we do other things too! We have parties, go to the cinema, everything normal ‘non-twittering’ teens do – I promise! Yes, there are plenty of oldies at the reserves, but to be honest, I’m OK with them giving me chocolate biscuits and tea from their flasks to warm me up. It’s like being permanently spoilt by your nana. OK –so I *might* be Interested…what next? Give the local reserve a call on 0151 678 3490 or go to RSPB.org to find out about local events for young people near you. Go on, what have you got to lose?
Write a guide to your local area for a travel guide for teenagers. The Pleasure Peninsula. (No! It’s not a part of Liverpool!) Where on earth *is* the Wirral? If you are from anywhere outside of Merseyside, I appreciate Liverpool and Wirral (or THE Wirral as it is inexplicably known) could get clumped together but take the ferry across the Mersey and another world awaits. Yes, you don’t HAVE to go via the iconic ferry, but why wouldn’t you? The wind in your hair – the Liver birds in the background – the Mersey tunnel doesn’t really compete on any front. And once you’re there you have the cliffs of Thursaston, the marine lake of West Kirby, the vast, Victorian park of Birkenhead and the beautiful beach of New Brighton to entertain you. What if I’m into music? And if I get hungry? I’m just not that into culture…. Where could I stay?
You have to give a talk to your classmates about your hobby or special interest to try to encourage others to get involved. Write down what you would say. Hello. I'm Ethan and as I'm sure most of you already know, today I'm going to talk to you about a great passion of mine-football. At the age of eight I joined my first club, Marlborough, and from that moment, my love for the sport and for the club has grown infinitely. Today I hope to encourage more of you to take up this fantastic sport. Firstly, and most importantly, football is a team sport. Personally I love to play football with my friends, as there is nothing like scoring a team goal and recounting the marvellous tale for weeks to come. And I’m sure they love it too (yeah right!) Not only is it amazing to play with friends, but football provides an incredible opportunity to make new friends. I met some of my best mates by playing football and you will too. Furthermore the rewards of team participation are endless. Strong bonds form, the team will support you on and off the pitch and rivalries seem to dissolve into the rain when you are working side by-side with your arch nemesis. Football is a team sport and the unit is inseparable. Secondly, football is a great way to exercise, and in today's society this is becoming increasingly important as two thirds of adults in the UK are overweight. Do you want to be one of them? lf your answer is no then I urge you to take up this magnificent sport. Playing just twice a week will have a resounding impact on your physical wellbeing. It’s down to you to combat the grip of obesity, so take the initiative and start playing now. I assure you you'll thank yourself later on in life. And of course, football is immensely entertaining. To be scientific about it, when you exercise, your body releases endorphins, a hormone that makes you feel great. So how do you become happier in school, at home, on weekends? Simple - play football. As well as releasing endorphins football is also a fantastic way to escape from the extreme pressure of school and exams. Whilst others bite their nails raw with worry you will be running around in the park having the time of your life, the only thought in your head being SCORE! SCORE! SCORE! We all crack under the strain of exams, but football goes a little way to mending those cracks and helping you to avoid buckling under the weight of the pressure. It’s a support structure for everyday life, whilst providing some much needed entertainment. I will tell you right now that nothing can compare to winning a match in the 92nd minute. Nothing. The sense of achievement from that sweet victory is hands down the greatest feeling in the world. And when you scored the winning goal? Forget superman, Tony Stark and the Incredible Hulk: You are the hero. Football is an incredibly rewarding sport, and that sense of victory naturally spills into everyday life. A research study at Oxford recently proved that achievement in sport has a hugely positive impact on all other areas of life: school, self-confidence and relationships all benefit from scoring that final goal that wins your team the match in the 92nd minute. Finally, I'm sure many of you are feeling that perhaps its too late to start football; that maybe you’ve missed your chance. But it’s not too late, and with 100 people taking up the sport every day you will easily gain the ability level of the others around you. ln fact, many of the greatest footballers started late. Frank Lambert, one of England's greatest, started the sport at the age of 18. He was two years older than you and yet he made it to the top. So why not pick up this fantastic sport? I urge you Year 11, start playing football now! You will get exercise, your team will become family and the entertainment is endless.
Formal speech Your council has recently published plans to knock down your local park in order to build a supermarket. Write a speech to persuade the council not to go ahead with these plans. (20 marks) The aroma of newly cut grass; the heart-warming sound of children’s laughter; the sight of boats bobbing up and down the lake…these vivid memories from my childhood are not unique to me. How many of us recall long summer afternoons in Sefton Park, where time seemed to stand still and the fun never ceased? For generations of Liverpool’s schoolchildren, Sefton Park is a rural sanctuary in the centre of a busy, smog-filled city. My grandfather used to take my sister and I to the park every Sunday afternoon (to stop us getting under our mother’s feet). We looked forward to our trips to the park with relish and hated it when it was time to go home. I still live close to the park and although I don’t visit every Sunday anymore, it remains a place where I and many others retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. To me, this Victorian park is an icon of Liverpool and it must remain so. When I heard the news that Liverpool Council, without any consultation with local residents, have decided to obliterate Sefton Park, I was filled with horror. I am vehemently opposed to this obscene plan. Sefton Park, which was built in 1860, is one of the very few green spaces in the city. It provides children with space to play, athletes with space to exercise and anyone else room to just relax and enjoy the beauty and peace. I, myself, always planned to take my own grandchildren to the park, but now this dream seems to be slipping away from me. Liverpool is an industrial city, with limited green space. The city’s children have the worst asthma rates in the country. Doctors agree that breathing clean air is one of the optimum ways to alleviate asthma. Don’t we owe it to our children’s health to provide at least one green space, filled with fresh air? As I mentioned earlier, as a child, my grandfather took my sister and I to Sefton Park to feed the ducks. In fact, Sefton Park is home to a myriad of creatures, with over eighty species of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, fish and insects. These creatures have made their home in the park and have every right to live there. Do we really want to create a city in which wildlife is not welcome? Are we prepared to consign these creatures to certain death for the sake of yet another supermarket? On the subject of supermarkets, we have Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s stores within a five mile radius of the park. Do we actually need another supermarket? It is true that the area is suffering from high unemployment. I also understand why proponents of the supermarket plan argue that the construction work and eventual jobs in store will provide much needed employment opportunities. I am not opposed to job creation. What I am opposed to is park destruction. There is an area of wasteland just two miles from the park, which would surely be better suited to house a new supermarket. Why hasn’t this area been considered as a prospective site? I urge the council to reconsider these plans. Historic Sefton Park is one of the jewels in the crown of our city and to remove one of the jewels is, in my opinion, a crime. It’s a green space for residents, a thriving habitat for wildlife and a place in which memories are made. A Liverpool without Sefton Park is simply unthinkable. This park cannot be consigned to the history books, it is the heartbeat of this city and future generations will never forgive us if we stand back and allow it to be destroyed. Thank you for listening.
