• Linkers
4
Work in pairs. Which linkers
have been used in the report in
Ex. 2? Replace them with other
appropriate ones.
5
Complete the following with the
linkers in the list. Compare with
your partner.
1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , there
are not enough rubbish bins in the
town. Secondly, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
we have started a recycling
scheme, not enough people are
recycling their rubbish.
2
I believe we should increase
fundraising efforts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . , we will be able to allocate
more funds where they are needed.
3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . , it is highly important
to recruit new volunteers.
4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . there
are a number of minor repairs to
be made, the village hall is suitable
to use for the charity auction.
5
In the first place, there is not
enough parking space. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , there are no
facilities for the disabled.
6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , we would
be able to attract more visitors.
7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , the park is
an excellent place to host the
event.
2
Read the report and fill in the missing headings. What type
of report is it? Then complete the table below in your
notebooks.
Subheadings
Positive points
Negative points
To:
Mrs Bell
From:
Sylvia Thorpe
Subject:
Chipping Wildlife Park
Date:
17 th June 20....
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As requested, the purpose of this report is to describe and assess
the suitability of this wildlife park for educational school trips.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firstly, there is ample wildlife to see including deer, reindeer, wild
boars and llamas and many birds. Also, children can hand-feed
lambs, goats and deer and there are regular times throughout the
day when visitors can hold and pet the animals. There are also a lot
of wild flowers, trees, insects and woodland creatures that can be
spotted on the nature walks through the wooded countryside. This
is a great experience, despite the fact that some of the signs are in
need of repair.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The park has excellent facilities, in particular an educational centre
with information about all the animals and plants in the park. It also
offers the opportunity for children to gain practical experience of
animals. Other facilities include a picnic area, a children’s play area,
a café and a gift shop, although these are rather expensive. The
park is open all year round and entrance is £4.50 for adults and
£3.50 per child.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On
the
whole,
Chipping Wildlife Park
has a lot of wildlife to
see
and
excellent
facilities including an
educational
centre.
Taking everything into
account,
I
am
convinced it would be
a
highly
suitable
place
for
school
outings, and I would
strongly recommend
it.
3
Find examples of formal,
impersonal style in the report.
Compare with your partner.
As requested (factual language)
MODULE 1
23
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in particular
•
In this way
•
Firstly
•
Then
•
although
•
Despite the fact
•
Furthermore
•
All in all
