Unit 11: Lesson to Learn page 144-145

U N I T 1 1 : L E S S O N T O




L E A R N




PA G E 1 4 4 - 1 4 5













W R I T I N G : A R E P O R T


F O R M 3


S M K W I R A P E N R I S S E N , S A M A R A H A N

L E A R N I N G F O C U S




Remembering common errors

• It’s a good idea to keep a list of common errors that you make in English.

• Think about words, collocations and expressions which are different in English to your language and

note them down in your list, e.g.


both and either to talk about two people or things – positive meaning.

both + plural noun, I like both my teachers.

both + two singular nouns I like Mrs Brown and Mr White.

both + plural noun noun Both of my teachers are great.

either + singular noun We could have either Mrs Brown or Mr White today.

either of + plural noun Either of our teachers could come today.




Neither – negative meaning

Neither + singular noun, Neither Mrs Brown nor Mr White can teach today.

Neither of + plural noun Neither of the teachers can teach today.




Neither ….nor/either... Or to compare two people or things …etc.

A . C i r c l e t h e c o r r e c t w o r d s .





1. We can spend the break neither/either in the playground or in the common room.




2. Neither / Neither of the teachers were worried about the student’s performance.



3. You can do both / both of woodwork and design at our school.




4. It was suggested that either drama nor / or dance should be offered next time.




5. Both students /student have been given a laptop.



6. Neither / Nor the principal nor the teachers feel action should be taken.

B . U n d e r l i n e t h e k e y w o r d s a n d p h r a s e s i n



t h e w r i t i n g t a s k b e l o w a n d t h e n a n s w e r



t h e q u e s t i o n s i n y o u r n o t e b o o k .




You recently carried out a student survey on facilities at





your school as part of a social studies project. Write a




report summarizing opinions on two facilities mentioned in





the survey and suggest how these facilities could be




improved . (100 words -120 words)

B . U n d e r l i n e t h e k e y w o r d s a n d p h r a s e s i n



t h e w r i t i n g t a s k b e l o w a n d t h e n a n s w e r



t h e q u e s t i o n s i n y o u r n o t e b o o k .





1. What will you write? survey
a report


2. What are school facilities? facilities at your school

pieces of equipment, rooms or services that are a report

provided for a certain purpose that are summarising opinions


provided for a certain purpose, e.g., a two facilities

basketball court, computer rooms, libraries,


canteens, etc. suggest how these two
facilities could be

3. How many facilities will you discuss?

two improved

4. What two things must your report include?

opinions and suggestions

C . R e a d t h e m o d e l r e p o r t a n d c o m p l e t e


i t w i t h b o t h , e i t h e r o r n e i t h e r .




Introduction



This report presents the findings of a survey on the facilities at Torrington High School. It

also suggests some improvements to the facilities.



The library


neither
Most students think the library is (1)……….... big enough nor well equipped. As a result, it
either
is not as useful as it should be. A different location for the library could be (2) ….……. the

both
old science lab or the common room as (3) ………. of these are much bigger than the


library. Students also suggested we have more computers put in so students can do research


on the Internet there.

Classrooms




In general, most students believe the classrooms are good. They particularly like


the interactive whiteboards as they make lessons more interesting. However,



students complained about the temperature during winter. The students felt the

either
classrooms should have (4) ….……… central heating or air conditioning.




Conclusion


both
To sum up, the main recommendations are to (5) ……. move the library and to


improve equipment in it, as well as to provide a better heating system.

D . R e a d t h e m o d e l r e p o r t a g a i n a n d t i c k



( ) t h e t h i n g s t h e w r i t e r h a s d o n e .








1 given a short explanation of 4 used a heading for each


the survey paragraph




2 written about two facilities 5 forgotten to make


suggestions



3 only included negative 6 used informal language


points

E . C o m p l e t e t h e p l a n f o r t h e m o d e l



r e p o r t w i t h t h e s e s e n t e n c e s







a Discuss the first facility and make a suggestion for Paragraph 1 d


improvement


b Discuss the second facility and make a suggestion for Paragraph 2 a


improvement


c Bring the report to an end by summing up suggestion for Paragraph 3 b


improvement



d State the reason for writing the report Paragraph 4 c

F. L o o k a t t h e u s e f u l e x p r e s s i o n s a n d


c h o o s e t h e c o r r e c t a n s w e r s






1 Each classroom would benefit from ……….. whiteboards.

A common B interactive C after-school


2 The ………. of this report is to present the findings of a survey.


A recommendation B writing C purpose

3 Some school ……, such as the theatre, need to be improved.


A facilities B activities C labs


4 The cookery class could move to the school ….

A toilets B science lab C canteen


5 The report will …….. recommendations for improvements.


A make B do C put

6 Either the gym or the ……. Is the best location for sports teams to practise.


A canteen B library C playground

U s e f u l E x p r e s s i o n s




Introducing reports
After-school activities
The aim/purpose of this report is to…

This is a report on… arts and crafts

This report will present the findings of … choir practice
Closing reports cooking

To sum up, the main recommendations / suggestions are … music and drama

In conclusion, … sports teams



School facilities & equipment

canteen

classrooms interactive whiteboard
common room library

computer room playground
theatre science labs
gym toilets

G . R e a d t h e e x a m c l o s e - u p a n d c o m p l e t e t h e e x a m


t a s k b e l o w .
Exam Close-up

• Remember to review your writing to make sure you have answered the exam


question fully.




• It’s a good idea to also check your writing carefully and make sure you haven’t


made any simple spelling mistakes or language errors.



• Thinking about your common errors list will help you correct your writing.





Exam Task
You recently carried out a student survey on the after-school activities at your



school as part of a social studies project. Write a report summarizing opinions on


two activities mentioned in the survey and suggest how these activities could be


improved (100-120 words)

P l a n







Plan 1 : State the reason for writing the report and make reference to


the survey


Plan 2 : Discuss the first activity and make a suggestion for


improvement


Plan 3 : Discuss the second activity and make a suggestion for


improvement



Plan 4 : Bring the report to an end by summing up the suggestions

made

S u g g e s t e d a n s w e r s





Introduction


This report will present the findings of a recent survey on the after-school activities and suggest some

improvements to them.

Arts and craft club


This received the most criticism. Students believe that the materials are poor in quantity and quality. As a

result, the students projects are not as good as they should be that teachers consult with the students before
ordering them.


Sports teams


In general, the students were impressed with all our sports teams. They particularly appreciated that we got
new uniforms last year. However, students complained about the lack of coaching staff for various teams.


Conclusion


To sum up, the main recommendations are to both increase the quantity and quality of art supplies, as well as
to hire more coaching staff.