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Writing Paper Part 2. Report

Content
Should include the description of a facility that fits into one of the three categories given in the task. The report should give personal views on a number of its aspects (including good and bad points), its suitability for young people, as well as making some suggestions or recommendations.

Range
Language of description, opinion, and recommendation ('To improve this facility I would recommend that...') Use of connecting words or phrases ('On the one hand...', 'However,...', 'In spite of .....', etc.) to link positive and negative aspects.

Organisation
Should have the layout of a report, with clear sections and perhaps the use of headings if appropriate. Should include a clear description of the facility in the first paragraph.

Register
Formal. The tone should be fairly objective.

Target reader
The magazine readers would be informed and have sufficient information to decide if the facility is worth using or visiting.

Language accuracy
Should not contain major errors that lead to misunderstandings or that irritate the reader.