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Informative Title

Useful Expressions

Introduction: State what the report is about.

Introduction: The aim of this report is to…….and to put forward suggestions on how to –

Main Body: Divided into 2 parts – look at the question

This report is intended to – The purpose of this report is to

carefully

Descriptions/Findings: The majority of students/people said that - Students/people have

Ø Heading One:

expressed that - There would seem to be - It is felt that - It would appear that - Unfortunately,

Report

Descriptions & findings (both positive & negative)

many students/people complain about

Formal

+ suggestions

Suggestions: I suggest that – I would therefore suggest that - I would recommend that - I

Ø Heading Two:

strongly recommend - For these reasons, I believe that ……..should be introduced

Descriptions & findings (both positive & negative)

Conclusion: In conclusion - To sum up, I believe that we should - I recommend that more

+ suggestions

money is invested in ………to make it - It would seem that ………is the best idea

Conclusion: Recommendation (look at your suggestions)

Informative Title

Useful Expressions

Introduction: Summarise all the background information

Introduction: I recently read/saw – One of my favourite books/films is – It is set in – The

of the book/film (title, author/director, type, setting, etc.)

book/film is written/directed by – This mystery/romance takes place in – The film stars

Main Body:

Plot: The message of the book/film is – The main event/theme of the book/film is –- It is

Ø Main points of plot in chronological order (NO

based on a true story – The main character is – There are many memorable characters

spoilers) & briefly mention important/memorable

including

characters – use present tense.

Praise: It was one of the best books/films I have ever read/seen – It was even better than I

Ø Praise/criticism – give your opinion about certain

expected - The narrative/acting is brilliant - There is a twist at the end

aspects of the book/film using topic vocabulary &

Criticism: I thought it was going to be …. but – It was too – The advertisement said

contrast linkers.

that….but in fact

Review

Conclusion: Recommendation or not, saying why and/or

Contrast linkers: although, despite/in spite of, however, nevertheless

Semi-

to whom.

Recommendation: Anyone who likes …..will really enjoy – Don’t miss the opportunity to –

formal

Useful vocabulary:

I’m sure everyone will find …..worth reading/seeing – If you get the chance to read/see …..

you won’t be disappointed – I can thoroughly recommend this book/film - Although I’m not

Ø Adjectives: life-changing, exciting, thrilling,

gripping, funny, entertaining, emotional, touching,

keen on …… I thoroughly enjoyed it

Non-recommendation: I (would strongly) advise against reading/watching this book/film – I

thoughtful, powerful, stunning, informative,

would suggest finding a better book/film than this…such as – I certainly would not

fascinating, uninspired, tedious, efficient, helpful,

dated, old-fashioned, unimaginative, complicated,

recommend this – Don’t bother reading/going to see ……it’s not worth it – Although I

enjoyed it, I wouldn’t recommend it for

unrealistic, second-rate, disappointing, dreadful

Ø Adverbs: especially, particularly, unexpectedly,

Other reviews: The ….was absolutely perfect – We had a pleasant/marvellous time at – I

was pleased to see that – It was a nice surprised to find that – I thought there was going to

brilliantly, amazingly, dramatically, extraordinarily,

be …… but there was only – There weren’t enough ….to

surprisingly, skillfully, expertly

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