Look at the pictures. In pairs, ask and answer the following questions.

1. What facilities for sports does your town have?
2. Are you a member of a gym? Would you like to be?
3. What facilities do you think a sports centre should have?



Develop your writing skills


Looking at layout
Even though you can't read the words, you can still say what kinds of composition these are. Match the diagrams to the composition type and write why.



A letter
Diagram number:__
Why?   ____________
A report
Diagram number:__
Why?   ____________
A discursive composition
Diagram number:__ .
Why?________________

Complete the table
For each type of composition, tick the correct boxes.


	often has a title	has paragraphs	uses headings	your name appears in it
article
report
letter
story
discursive composition

Starting a report


Read this question and complete the start of the report.
You work for a local tourist information office. Your manager has asked you to write a report on the new sports centre which opened recently in your town. Describe the facilities offered by the sports centre and explain how interested you think tourists would be in visiting it.
To:_______________
From:_____________
Subject:____________
Which of these can also be used at the start of a report? Choose two.
Date:_____________________________ Conclusion:___________
Mark:_____________                              Re:_____________

 

How did they do?
Read these two paragraphs from two different answers to the question above and answer the questions that follow.

1
Swimming Pool
The facilities at the sports centre include an Olimpic0sized pool, wich is the only one of that size in our area. not only will it be used for team training and races, but it will also be open tj the public on some days of the week. we should expect it to attract many tourists to the centre.

2
There is are swimming pool, a snack bar, indoor tennis courts and basketball courts. I think people will probably like these facilities. There are big changing rooms and friendly assistants. I suggest we ask the manager for leaflets we can give to tourists.




Develop your writing skills




Which paragraph...
a tries to mention too many things?
b has a more formal style?
с clearly focuses on one main point?




d makes a good suggestion?
e is clearly laid out with a heading?
f would get better marks in the exam?

Write a paragraph

Complete this answer to the question above by writing a paragraph of about 30 words. Read your paragraph to the class and listen to other students' paragraphs

T&.Mr Johnson
From:     Debbie Lambert Subject: The new sports centre
Introduction
As requested, I have visited the new sports centre in King Street. The centre has now been open for two months. The main facilities are the basketball courts, the gymnasium and the ice-skating rink.
Basketball courts
The centre has three courts, which are generally modern and well-maintained. They are often booked days ahead and we should tell tourists this when they contact us for information.
Gymnasium ____________________________________________________________________
Ice-skating rink
The rink is in excellent condition and has already attracted people from other towns. The centre organises classes in skating on Saturday mornings, which are popular with young people.
Conclusion
To sum up, the sports centre is very positive for our area. We can expect into attract a number of visitors. I suggest asking the manager to provide us with leaflets to hand out to tourists.




Study the model
Read model composition 4 on page 101 and do the following task.


Underline in the model...
a where the writer mentions the subject of the report.
b a good phrase for introducing a report.
с two places where the writer gives a summary of the report.
d the writer's suggestion.
e the reader of the report.

Composition development

Read this composition question and do the exercises that follow.
You have a part-time job in a sports shop. The manager wants to make the shop more popular with young people and has asked you to write a report making some recommendations.
Write your report for your manager.
Brainstorming
Answer the following questions, using your imagination where necessary. Discuss your answers with the class.
What is your manager's name?_________________________________
What is the subject of your report?______________________________
Write three reasons why young people might prefer other shops.
1___________________________________________________________
2___________________________________________________________
3___________________________________________________________

What three solutions could you suggest?
1___________________________________________________________
2___________________________________________________________
3___________________________________________________________

What style would be appropriate for your report?____________

Choose the best headings
Read these headings and circle the ones you think might be good to use in this report. Choose three.




The people to blame Prices

Football

Window display

Advertising

Facilities




Make it formal
These sentences are too informal for a report. Express the same idea in a more formal way.

1. You should make things cheaper, shouldn't you?       
2. You know, it must be ages since you changed the window display.
3. Your advert is really boring and old-fashioned.
4. Get some new trainers.

 

Plan your paragraphs Complete the following paragraph plan, making notes on what you are going to include in each paragraph and what heading you are going to give each paragraph.
Report plan
To from Subject
Introduction
Paragraph 2	Heading
Paragraph 3	Heading
Paragraph 4	Heading
Conclusion
Homework       Now write your report. Read this checklist. When you have written your report, tick the boxes. I have used the correct format for a report.                                        I have clear headings for each paragraph.                                      I have used an appropriately formal style.                                    I have checked for spelling mistakes.                                         I have checked for grammar mistakes.

 

Read these sentences and then use the words in bold to complete the sentences below.

1. The new sports centre/leisure centre has great
   tennis courts.
2. A gym/gymnasium is a place where people go
   to get some exercise and try to get fit.
3. I try to work out at the gym at least once a
   week.
4. A rink is a place where people go to skate on
   the ice.
5. Mum, I need a new pair of trainers, and they
   have to be the right brand.
6. I don't care which side wins as long as it's a good
   match.
7. A commentator describes the action for people
   watching or listening at home.
8. Hang on! I think I've left my racket in the
   changing room.
9. Our team trains at least three times a week and
   sometimes more.
10. Whenever we play football, John picks all his
    friends to be on the same side.

 

1.     And it's a goal!' the__________________ shouted excitedly.
2.     If you want to get in shape, why don't you join a ________________ ?
3.     I just hope the other__________________ don't score before the final whistle.
4. What this town needs is a new with modern facilities.
5. Greg deserves to get into the team because he harder than anybody else.
6. Don't leave any valuables behind in the ____________
7. I can't run as fast as the other runners in these
   old_________________
8. I hope the coach doesn't forget me when he
   ________________ the team for this Saturday.
9. They're putting on a professional ice show at the
   ________________ this weekend.
10.    I used to_________________ , but now I've let
    myself get a bit out of shape.

 

Exam practice — report


Exam know-how
•  Make sure you use the correct format for your writing. You should always write in paragraphs and you should give the paragraphs headings when you are writing a report.


Each of these reports should be written in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.
1    You have a part-time job in a gym. The manager wants to attract more customers and has asked
you to write a report making some recommendations.
Write your report for your manager.
2    You work for a local football club. The club is considering making changes to its stadium.
The manager has asked you to write a report on the current stadium, suggesting improvements.


Write your report.
Grammar focus
The sports centre offers a great opportunity to local people.
When a sentence has a direct object (a great opportunity) and
an indirect object (local people), it is often better to rewrite the sentence as follows:
The sports centre offers local people a great opportunity. Rewrite the following sentences in the same way.

1. I am writing this letter to you to request information about membership of the gym.
2. The coach ordered some new equipment for the team.
3. My mum bought some new trainers for my sister.
4. I asked the company to make a special tennis racket for me.
5. Simon asked me to lend my new football to him.
6. The player passed the ball to the captain.

7  Give the microphone to the commentator.