Chem hw

You start with Paragraph 1- Introduction

In the introduction you :
– use headings – this makes it easier to find the main info

– state the aim of the report and where you got/ collected the information

– don’t begin with Dear Sir/ Madam – it’s not a letter

Phrases you can use in the introduction:
* This report is intended to show / discuss / outline …
* The aim / purpose of this report is to …
* In this report I will
REMEMBER: It’s a formal piece of writing that means:  use a formal, neutral style: no contractions,
no colloquial language, no direct questions, no informal punctuation such as exclamation marks.

Advantages
All those I interviewed believe that for students this would be an exciting opportunity to
explore a foreign culture, both in the classroom and socially. Overall, they thought the
visit would be stimulating for the college at a quiet time of the year.
 In the 2nd Paragraph you :
– balance the positive and negative points fairly

– you can use numbering or bullet points to highlight main points

– use a range of specific vocabulary or set phrases e.g. Some thought this was …../ other students said they
preferred…

– don’t use a lot of adjectives and dramatic language. A report gives factual information

Phrases you can use to in the 2nd and 3rd paragraph:

Suggesting additional ideas
Another option would be to …
I would also suggest …
Another point to consider is hat …
Alternatively…. Moreover. / Furthermore.
Apart from this / In addition to this
Making recommendations
I would strongly / highly recommend …
My first / second recommendation would be to ..
It would be (highly) advisable to …
If my recommendations are followed, then …
The best solution / ideas would seem to be …
Listing ideas
I would suggest the following: … might like to consider the following:
The following are highly recommended: 1….. OR 2. ……….
They gave/ suggested the following reasons:
They made the following points: 1….2…to
Reporting findings
It appears that the majority of …
The only problem is that … .
Most …(students seem) … .
Not surprisingly, …
According to …
Exothermic reactions

In the 3rd Paragraph you :

– balance the positive and negative points fairly

– you can use numbering or bullet points to highlight main points

– use a range of specific vocabulary or set phrases e.g. Some thought this was …../ other students said they
preferred…

.
In the last paragraph you :
– give the recommendations
– generalise
– express opinions impersonally
Phrases you can use to end the letter
Concluding and making recommendations
All things considered, …
We have no hesitation in recommending… .

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Your teacher wants to recommend a television programme for students who are
learning your language.
Write a report on a television programme which you know well, saying why you think it
would be helpful and interesting for foreign learners.