FCE Writing: PART 2 (Report)

STYLE: formal

WORD LIMIT: 140-190 words

TASK TYPE: a report is usually written for a superior (e.g. a teacher) or a peer group (e.g. members of an English club). Candidates are expected to give some factual information and make suggestions or recommendations. A report should be clearly organised and must include a title and subheadings.

TIME: 40 minutes

NO to contractions, idioms, informal phrases, emotional language;

YES to formal expressions, collocations to do with media, cliched phrases;

THE TASK: A group of English-speaking people are planning to visit your town next winter. You have been asked to write a report about the television and radio there, and say what kind of programmes you think the group might enjoy watching and listening to.

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Introduction

The target audience of this report is foreigners who plan to visit the town of Orenburg in the heart of Russia. It's located on the longitude which divides the continent into two parts: Asia and Europe. In this remote place you need to stay up-to-date on the news and know where to spend your free time. The local media will help you to get your bearings in no time.

Television

Apart from national channels, Orenburg has its own channels. For example, on UTV you can find out more about the local history, culture, cuisine and restaurants in educational programming. You can watch prime time news, weather channels, and talk shows discussing pressing issues on Russia24.

Radio

There aren't many radio stations, but Monte Carlo is the most popular one. It gives information about traffic jams, the weather and sometimes a host invites popular local influencers to debate on hot topics like local infrastructure or just to share their life experiences.

Conclusion

Most TV programs and radio stations are dedicated to the history of the town, local ecology, places of interest, food and culture. Local residents welcome foreigners and tourists with open arms, so you can sometimes catch foreigners on the news or podcasts.