Did the report opposite:

1. make it clear who the report was for? 4. use a range of language?
2. use headings and clear layout? 5. explain the exhibition strengths and weaknesses?
3. use a consistent and appropriate 6. make recommendations for improvements?
register and tone?

Some of the words and phrases in the box below are in the report. Find them in the report
3a
and underline them.

in order   in order not to   so   so as to   so as not to   so that   with a view to

Complete the questions using the words or phrases in the box in exercise 3a. Use each word
3b
or phrase once.

1. Would you be prepared to pay more eat organic food?

2. Do you think robots should do unpleasant jobs humans don’t have to?
3. Do you agree that the use of cars should be restricted worsen
pollution and global warming?
4. In your opinion, should people be obliged to keep their mobiles for a stipulated length of time
we don’t have so many discarded phones?
5. Would you say that to discover more about Earth, we need to explore
other planets?
6. encouraging children to like science, what should be done?
7. What steps should science students take have an accident in the
laboratory?

Exam task
Read the task. Write your answer in 220–260 words in an appropriate style.
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You have just visited a science museum in the city where you are studying. The school principal has
asked you to write a report on the museum, describing what there is to see and do there and explaining
why it might or might not be a good place to organise group visits for students at the school.

Write your report.

Exam tips
• Take a moment to think about the key features of the task type you have chosen to write about,
including the way they should be organised, layout, register, language used, etc.

• Underline the key points in the question and make sure you cover all the parts of the question in
your answer.

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