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Writing Paper Part 2. Task Type: Report

Question
An international youth organisation is carrying out research into facilities for young people.

Write your report for the organisation (around 140-190 words).

What you need to do to pass
Read our checklist first to understand what the examiner is looking for in a good answer.

Ideas for writing
Ask yourself the following questions to help you get started:

• What facility are you going to write about? (If you can base it on your own experience so much the better!) Write down the name and use this as the title of your report.
  E.g. The Science Museum
• Who is the facility aimed at and why do people go? Sum this up in a single sentence to start your report.
  E.g. The Science Museum in Manchester has visitors from all age groups, but it is particularly suitable for young people who need help with school projects or who are just curious about how things work.
• What things can you do there? Make a list of 3 things and think about the good and bad points of each one.
  E.g. Visit the dinosaur exhibition
  Good point = lifesize models, very educational
  Bad point = could be frightening for children
• What suggestions do you have to improve the facility? Would you recommend it to other young people? Is there a particular age group it is most suitable for? Any of these points will be a nice way to finish your report.

Drafting and proofreading your work

You should look at your first draft of the task and decide:

• Have you answered the question? Will the youth organisation have enough information from your report?
• Is the report organised in a clear and logical way?
• Is the language correct with a good range of structures?
• Will the organisation enjoy reading your report?
• Is the style OK?

If the answer is 'no' to any of these questions then you will need to do some more drafting!