Question 1

This is an example of a Cambridge exam task: writing a report. What is the minimum number of words do you need to write?

Accepted Answer

120-140

Answer

140

Answer

120

Question 2

Read the situation. What company do you work for?

Accepted Answer

a car manufacturer

Answer

a line manager

Question 3

Who commissioned the report? Who asked you to write it?

Accepted Answer

your line manager

Question 4

What will be the topic of your report?

Accepted Answer

Describe the problem with some of the cars that were sold and offer a solution

Answer

Write about the problem with some of the cars.

Answer

Write a recommendation on how to solve the problem

Question 5

Look at the example task. How many "handwritten notes" are shown in the task?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

6

Question 6

videoq:F9YIUCblQO4//Watch the introduction about writing a short report. How many sections does the report consist of?

Accepted Answer

three

Answer

five

Answer

six

Answer

four

Question 7

Is this statement correct?

A report should be formal and impersonal. It is not usually necessary to use I, using the passive is more appropriate.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 8

Is this statement true?

A report needs a title, and must start with an introduction and finish with a conclusion. These paragraphs must be introduced with a heading.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 9

Is this statement true? The introduction should explain the purpose of the report with a sentence like, This report shows/outlines…

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 10

Is this statement true? After the introducion there should also be two or three paragraphs containing information and these must also have a heading.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 11

Is this statement true? Ideally, in the main body, you should use a heading which shows what the subject of the paragraph is, such as orders, prices, new markets. You can take the headings from the notes or the graphs/tables.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 12

Is this statement true? You can also write Findings as a heading for the main body in a report because this gives a general idea of the topic.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 13

Is this statement true? The conclusion should summarise the content of the report including positive and negative information using the same words as in your report.

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

Question 14

Look at the suggested improvements for formal language and match the correct words. The words on the right are formal.

Question 15

Link these informal words to the formal phrases.

Question 16

Here is an example report task. Write a suitable title.

Accepted Answer

Report on football course

Answer

A report about my experiences

Answer

Dear Mr Jones

Question 17

Which is the best sentence?

Accepted Answer

 Although the course was useful, there were some language problems.

Answer

The course was useful, but  there were some language problems.

Question 18

Which is the best sentence?

Accepted Answer

 Despite the fact that the facilities were very good, they were difficult to reach.

Answer

The facilities were very good but they were difficult to get to.

Question 19

Which is the best sentence?

Accepted Answer

Although the course was  extremely beneficial and informative, there were some unnecessary language problems.

Answer

Although the course was very good  and informative, there were some unnecessary language problems.

Question 20

Which two sentences are coherent? (samenhangend)

Accepted Answer

Despite the fact that the facilities were very good, they were difficult to get to. Consequently, all students had to spend a lot of time on buses and this was very tiring.

Answer

Despite the fact that the facilities were very good, they were difficult to get to.  All students had to spend a lot of time on buses and this was very tiring.

Question 21

Which paragraph is more coherent? (Samenhangend)

Accepted Answer

The course had a lot of positive features, but the language fluency of the instructors needs to be improved, or translators could be made available. Additionally, accommodation for the students should be nearer the facilities so it would take less time to get there.

Answer

The course had a lot of positive features, but the language fluency of the instructors needs to be improved, or translators could be made available. Accommodation for the students should also be nearer the facilities so it would take less time to get there.

Question 22

Which four criteria are used to grade your writing?

Accepted Answer

Content - Communicative achievement - Organisation - Language

Answer

Grammar - Spelling - Punctuation - Vocabulary

Answer

Content - Grammar - Spelling - Vocabulary

Question 23

CONTENT = This focuses on how well you have fulfilled the task, in other words, if you have done what you were asked to do. Did you write the right task and used the right information.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 24

COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT =This focuses on how appropriate the writing is for the task, and whether you have used the appropriate register. Is it formal or informal, depending on the task? Do you use the right tone?

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 25

ORGANISATION = This focuses on the way you put together the piece of writing, in other words, if it is logical and ordered. Do you use linking words and reference words?

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 26

LANGUAGE = This focuses on vocabulary and grammar. It includes the range of language as well as how accurate it is. Do you use a variety of vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 27

LANGUAGE : How do you get a high score?

Accepted Answer

You rephrase words used in the task and find synomyms for them.

Answer

You copy words used in the task and use them in your report

Answer

You repeat the same words.

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