Writing Paper: Part 2
Task type: A report

Question
You are a member of a committee that is campaigning for an international sports competition to be hosted in your home town. You have received the following memo:

Write your report for the Chairman of the committee. (about 250 words)

Name: Nardin Caterina

Dear Chairman,

I am writing with regard to the campaign that you are promoting in favour of an international sports competition that could be hosted in my town.

As a matter of fact Venice could be a very good candidate for hosting the marathon competition, which will last one day.{1}

Moreover Venice is one of the most beautiful cultural cities in Italy. The marathonets {2} coming before or staying after the competition can take the advantage of visiting the city, which offers a great deal of facilities.{3}

There are two separate communication networks in the city, that of the waterways and that of the narrow streets. Public water buses and private water taxis run 24 hours a day although less frequently at night. The main centre can be reached very easily. Despite {***} {4} the private service is very expensive it is efficient.

Four and five stars hotels are located in the main area, but smaller hotels and a youth hostel are also available to families.

Hotel receptions and travel agencies are always ready to help their guests with a wide range of information on the city's entertainments, exhibitions and so on.

Sightseeing and excursions with private local guides are available on request.

In addition to this there is a significant lack of evening entertainments in the city such as theatres, cinemas and night-clubs.

On the contrary participants will find a wide range of restaurants, trattorias and bars with a good selection of menus suggesting local food.Some of these restaurants can be quite expensive.

In conclusion I think there will be no obstacles and objections to host this sporting competition in my town which on the other hand is also a cultural event for many of the participants.

Yours faithfully