REVIEWS What I liked READ THE QUESTION CAREFULLY PLAN your review.

r review. Make sure you have at least 4 paragraphs. Choose an appropriate title. The introduction will talk about what's being reviewed. Use a relaxed, friendly, chatty style. You can use contractions such as I'm, I've etc.. Use a new paragraph for each point you want to make. In the concluding paragraph give your opinion. What I liked most was .. What struck me was.... The thing I liked most was . I was pleasantly surprised by .. .. would appeal to .. If you get a chance to .

What I disliked What I disliked most was .. I was rather disappointed by I was disappointed with .. I was bitterly disappointed by .. I was very dissatisfied with .

Reviews of books key vocabulary: main character is set in comedy science fiction thriller romance author/writer written by the beginning - the ending chapter factual fiction unbelievable unexpected delightful disappointing bestseller / flop chapter

Reviews of films, TV programmes, plays key vocabulary: lead role star role star star actor star actress starring secondary role He plays a . She plays a . is set in .. comedy romance science fiction ending based on a true story .. believable true to life written by . not very believable far-fetched unexpected delightful disappointing outstanding performance

Reviews of hotels, restaurants, etc: location service setting attractive setting disappointing setting owned by run by head chef (restaurant) waiters (restaurant) staff . staff at reception .(hotel) hotel facilities . indoor/outdoor/heated swimming-pool entertainment/ children's club reasonable prices .. good value for money .. excellent value for money .. expensive a bit expensive overpriced not worth the money poor value for money always fully booked book in advance self-service restaurant a la carte restaurant noisy/quiet rooms clean/spotless dirty/filthy/dusty

1. Question You have been asked to write a review of a local disco for a teen magazine. Comment on the music, the waiters, the design and cleanliness of the place. State whether you recommend it. 2. Question Write 180-200 Your teacher has asked you to write a review for a book you have read recently. The best reviews will go in the school magazine. Review the book giving your opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it. Write your review.

3. Question Write 180-200 Your teacher has asked you to write a review for a film you have seen recently on DVD or at the cinema. The best reviews will go in the school magazine. Review the book giving your opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it. Write your review. 4. Question Write 180-200

At school you are building a tourist website in English. Your teacher has asked you to write a review of a restaurant you have eaten at in your town. Review the restaurant giving your opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it.

REPORTS

READ THE QUESTION PLAN your report. Make sure you have at least 4 paragraphs. (INTRODUCTION ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES-OPINION AND RECOMMENDATION- CONCLUSION) Every paragraph should have a heading which explains what the paragraph is about. You first paragraph heading will be INTRODUCTION and your last, CONCLUSION Always start with To: E.g. To: Ms Jones Put From: on the line below and then add your name. Put Subject: on the next line. Choose a heading that describes clearly what the report is about. You do not need to put the date but you can if you want to. Accompany each paragraph with a short title. Use formal language. Do not use contractions. Try to make recommendations in the final paragraph. REVISE your report to correct mistakes.

Introductory Information:

To: From: Subject: Date:

Headings - to include:

Introduction: Subject of each paragraph: Conclusion or recommendation(s):

Introductory Paragraph

The aim of this report is to outline/describe/ discuss/...... As requested I have carried out .. This involved visiting . This involved looking at . This involved investigating .. My findings are outlined below. My findings are presented below. I outline my findings below.

Recommending:

I would like to suggest I would like to recommend Hence I suggest I therefore thoroughly recommend So I suggest that we do not Consequently I whole-heartedly recommend that we do not I therefore do not suggest

I therefore recommend/ do not recommend I therefore I believe we should recommend/ not recommend You may wish to consider It might be a good idea to consider....

Question 1 A magazine is carrying out research into facilities for young people. We are putting together a list of facilities for young people in your area in a number of different categories, including: Sports centres Museums and art galleries Clubs and societies for young people Please send us a short report about one of the above, in which you give a brief description of the facility, your views and any recommendations you think may be necessary.

Write your report for the magazine (around 180-200 words). Question 2 You help out at a music festival which is held in your town every year. This takes place outdoors over one weekend. The organisers want to improve the festival and so have asked you to write a short report.. You should comment on the site, the programme, the food and other facilities, the cost and anything else you consider relevant. Write your report. Write 180-200 in an appropriate style.

Question 2 Some American students are on an exchange programme with your college for a month. The college has asked you to write a report on entertainment in your area for the teacher who is in charge of the group. You should give advice on such things as types of entertainment, venues and prices. Write your report. Write 180-200 in an appropriate style.

3. Question A businessman in the services industry has asked you to write a report on the effects of banning smoking in public places and offer a solution to a future problem that may occur in this sector Write your report. Write 180-200 in an appropriate style.