How to write a report cae
How to write a report cae
Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): How to Write a Report
Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): How to Write a Report
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Introduction
A report may be written for a superior (e.g. a boss or college principal) or a peer group (e.g. club members or colleagues). The content of a report is to some extent factual and draws on the prompt material, but there will be scope for candidates to make use of their own ideas and experience. Candidates will be asked to do more than describe a situation; they may be asked to evaluate to what extent a particular aim has been achieved, or to suggest an alternative course of action.
from: Cambridge English Advanced Handbook for Teachers
Reports are easier than they seem
Writing a good report is really not that difficult. As in every writing task in CAE, there are very clear criteria that give you orientation and a framework which you can use to achieve success.
All report tasks usually share certain characteristics so they are pretty similar, which means for you that you can practise and learn to recognise these typical features. This way, you can become better very quickly and writing reports turns into an easy task for you.
So, this article talks about these commonalities, the structure you should follow when writing a report as well as useful language and typical mistakes to avoid if you want to get great marks. With all this in mind, let’s get right into it.
What a typical report task looks like
As I said before, report tasks always look very similar. Of course, the topics and exact things to include change from exam to exam, but generally speaking, there are many features shared in all those tasks and we are going to look at what they look like and how you can exploit and use them to your advantage.
When you see a task and you get ready to analyse it, always remember to look for these specific points:
You should read the task very carefully and underline keywords which give you the answers to the questions above. Here is what this could look like:
You can see the coloured parts that give you the answer to our three crucial questions. First of all, the topic of your report is about your new job (red). Obviously, knowing what you are going to write about is the most important thing.
Secondly, we need to analyse what exactly we have to write about and the main points we have to include in our report. In this example, there are three main points (blue):
There are always three main topic points for you to deal with in a report so you can make a mental note of this.
Last but not least, we need to find out who is going to read your report (green). Here, you are writing to your manager who is a superior. You might ask yourself why this is important, but this tells you what the most appropriate register (formal, neutral, informal) to use is.
In our case, we should use formal English as we are basically writing to our boss. In formal English, you shouldn’t use any contractions (I’m –> I am), colloquial expressions or informal phrasal verbs and idioms. Please keep in mind that your use of register is part of your marks so be careful with it and make sure to do it the right way.
How to organise your report
Once you’ve figured out what the topic of your report is, what exactly you have to include and what the most appropriate register and tone is, it is time to think about how to organise your report. Just like in the previous section you can structure every report in the same way. Of course, there is always room for interpretation, but what I’m going to tell you in this article has helped many students get the marks they want, so give me a chance. 🙂
I hope you remember that there are three main topic points that need to be included in our report.
Each of these topic points deserves its own paragraph which gets us to three paragraphs so far. You should also include a title and an introduction to state the purpose of your report as well as a final paragraph to conclude the report and make recommendations based on the main points. All in all, that leaves us with five paragraphs:
To round things off, give each section a heading to make it easier for the reader to find specific ideas in your report and you are good to go.
Please note that this structure works for every report task in C1 Advanced. Obviously, the topic and three main paragraphs change depending on the exam question, but if you simply replace sections 2-4 with whatever you are asked to write about in the test, you should be on the safe side.
Always make a plan
One of the biggest mistakes I encounter is that students look at the task and then start to write their report straight away. Halfway through the task, they realise that their text isn’t structured logically, they panic and change everything just to run out of time.
Please don’t make the same mistake. Setting up a plan takes you 3-5 minutes, but it can save you a lot more because you know exactly what you want to include in your text and you can stay calm and relaxed.
Simply use the list we made earlier and add a couple of keywords to each section as an anchor for you in case you forget some of the details you want to write about. That’s it.
The different parts of a report
Looking back at our example exam task from earlier, we are now going to have a look at the different parts of a C1 Advanced report. I’m going to show you how to write good introductions, topic paragraphs and conclusions in order for you to see where you can collect more marks than most other candidates.
Title/Introduction
A report is a factual piece of writing meaning it doesn’t have to sound very sensational, but it should be clearly structured and rather descriptive and evaluating.
It is very important that your introduction makes it clear what the purpose of the report is and what you are going to write about. Try not to simply copy the wording from the task, but instead paraphrase and use your own words to show the examiner that you fully understand what is expected from you.
Some good phrases to start your report include the following:
A possible example introduction might look something like this:
Six-month progress report
The purpose of this report is to eveluate the progress following the first half year in my current position as an English Teacher as well as to make suggestions for professional development measures in the coming months and years.
You see that I haven’t done anything revolutionary. Choose a simple title and sub-heading and just be clear about what you are trying to achieve with your report and you’re ready to move to the next part.
Topic paragraphs
In a report, the topic paragraphs are the parts with the most content. Here, you work on the main points in the task. Again, you don’t need to make it sound sensational as you are not trying to write a story or review, but you are describing and evaluating your job situation.
Similarly to the introduction, you want to use headings for each of these three paragraphs in order to make it easier for the reader to follow and to better understand your report.
Throughout the first six months of my employment here at XYZ School I have made important strides in my professional development by incorporating several new methods such as the task-based approach in my daily teaching practice, which has improved my students’ experience tremendously. Apart from my personal progress, numerous students have achieved their goals and advanced to higher education providers under my guidance.
Despite all of this I am still struggling with the organisation of our internal exams as there does not seem to exist a policy and students have expressed their displeasure with other groups at the same level receiving easier or more difficult questions in their tests. Additionally, my mentor has not always been available even though a certain level of guidance in specific areas, for example developing my own teaching materials, is still required.
Future training opportunities
Considering all of the above, two main areas of possible improvements can be identified. Firstly, student and teacher satisfaction could be increased by establishing a resource bank for tests and exams and by training all the teachers to use them so as to ensure a consistent experience for our students. Secondly, regular meetings with a mentor should be mandatory in order to provide guidance and to help teachers become independent and confident with teaching materials.
Looking at my topic paragraphs, you can see that I use formal language throughout, some passive structures (e.g. “a certain level of guidance … is still required”, “possible improvements can be identified”) to make the report a little bit more impersonal (even though this task is about my personal experience at work) and I only focus on the task without including anything that is unnecessary.
Conclusion/Recommendation
Last but not least, we need one last short paragraph to wrap up our report. What you write in your conclusion depends on the things you mentioned in the main section and the exact requirements in the task. Most of the time, you have to make a recommendation so it is important to use some persuasive language (after all, you want the person who reads your report to do follow your recommendation).
In our specific example, we have already made some recommendations in the previous section so we can simply reinforce what we said there and try to persuade the manager of the language school.
Some nice expressions include the following:
Let’s see what this could look like in practice:
If it is decided to follow my recommendations, the situation of the teachers and students at our school is very likely to improve and overall satisfaction will probably increase due to more efficient work processes so I urge you to consider these ideas.
I try here to make my point again in a condensed form and really put some kind of pressure on the manager without being impolite or too straightforward with what I say.
I also refer back to my suggestions from the last topic paragraph (“more efficient work processes”) and I use some of the useful language that I recommended above…and that’s it.
How to write a report? | C1 Advanced (CAE)
A report may be written for a superior (e.g. a boss or college principal) or a peer group (e.g. club members or colleagues). The content of a report is to some extent factual and draws on the promo material, but there will be scope for candidates to make use of their own ideas and experience.
The target of a report is to summarize the info and to create a recommendation.
C1 Advanced (CAE) Report: Structure
| 1.Introduction The purpose of this report is to…. |
| 2.Main content |
Paragraph 1 – Subheading
Give the relevant facts
Paragraph 2 – Subheading
Give the relevant facts
Make your recommendations
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C1 Advanced (CAE) Report: Writing Guide
Before you start…
The language of a report is expected to be formal and objective. For this reason, you should avoid including yourself or your views in most of your sentences. However, you must give your opinion in the conclusion or recommendations paragraph.
1.Introduction
in which you explain your purpose for writing your report and the matters you have investigated.
Introduction 1: The objective of this report is to compare ….. and …..
Introduction 2: The objective of this report is to outline the current condition of
2. The next paragraphs (main content)
Paragraphs 2-3-4 (depending on your specific task and issues): present each aspect of the subject under suitable subheadings (positive/negative points). Use the language of describing comparing and analysing. Paragraph 2: “The first observation to make is …..”
Paragraph 3: “Secondly,…”
Paragraph 4: “Lastly,…”
3.Conclusions
overall assessment and/or opinion and recommendations to the target reader on measures to improve the current situation/issue.
Conclusion 1: From the research/the evidence we conclude that…
Conclusion 2: If these recommendations are implemented, the…
Let’s sum it up…
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Me, myself, I
Me, myself, IEverybody likes to talk about themselves, but when (for example) you’re writing about environmental issues, you should be talking about the environment and not about yourself.
YOU
The way word you is used in informal speech ‘You should have seen it!’ ‘if you know what I mean’ is not appropriate in formal writing. At best it sounds chatty and informal; at worst, disrespectful or even offensive. The word you points a finger at the reader. But the readers are not friends of yours, and you have no right to make assumptions about them.
C1 Advanced (CAE) Report: Example Answers
CAE Report Sample 1
Subject:
You have been helping to run a new music club at your college. Now the college principal wants to get more people involved with the club and attract new members. The club organiser has asked you to write a report for the principal outlining what the club currently does, explaining the club’s future plans and suggesting ways of getting more people involved with the music club.
Student’s CAE Report Answer:
RockSun – present situation, future plans and improvement suggestions (title)
The objective of this report is to outline the current condition of the RockSun music club, shed some light on the club’s plans in the near future, and propose novel ways of attracting new visitors.
At present, the activities that the club organises are twofold:
The future of the club looks bleak and some corrective actions are required. The club management, aware of the gravity of the situation, is planning to expand its operations to attract new visitors. In the first place, additional musical courses, including singing lessons by reputable teachers, are planned. Additionally, the club intends to attract better known artists for the weekend concerts.
Suggestions to attract more visitors
The actions planned, which are certainly a step in the right direction, may not be sufficient. What could attract more visitors is reducing food and drink prices as it is one of the most important factors on which any club’s popularity is based. Furthermore, weekly musical quizzes with prizes might appeal to the club’s target customers.
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CAE Report Sample 2
Subject:
You have recently attended a week’s training course and on your return you receive the following note from your boss:
Hope you enjoyed the training modules. We’re compiling a report to help us evaluate our Staff Development programme. Please send me an outline of what you did on the course, which modules were the most useful and your opinion of how colleagues would benefit from attending in the future. Thanks.
Student’s CAE Report Answer:
Report on the Staff Development Programme – a description of the training course carried out to improve the performance of our staff at work.
Organisation of the training modules
I have recently attended the training course organised by the company in order to workers get more information and develop some skills required in this activity.
I have to say that the information given in the course is hugely useful, but it should be scheduled in other date. At this moment, everybody is really busy and workers find it difficult to set aside time to not miss the course.
There is no point arguing that the sessions are too long and dense, what makes even harder to get the most of the training.
I would recommend to divide the content is several shorter sessions according to the main topics to deal with.
Perhaps, not everybody needs to receive the whole information. So, there can be some specific sessions to people involved in that area, whereas who is not working on that subject would only receive a short session just to get some knowledge.
I would like to make the following recommendations:
1.Schedule the training course in a less busy time.
2.Divide the sessions into shorter modules to ease people to attend.
3.Ensure the content is targeted to the people who are meant to attend them.
If these recommendations are implemented, the training programme will be much more successful.
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C1 Advanced (CAE) Report: Writing Topics
Example Topic 1
You have just completed six months in a new job. In preparation for a progress meeting, you have been asked to write a report to your manager.
Your report should explain what you feel you have achieved in the job so far, describe any problems you have had, and suggest any future training that would be suitable.
Write your report.
Example Topic 2
An international youth organisation is planning to publish a report looking at attitudes between different generations:
We are very keen to hear how elderly people are regarded by younger people in different countries and why the younger generation feel the way they do about elderly people. Suggestions regarding how positive attitudes can be developed are welcome.
Write the report for the organisation.
Example Topic 3
You have been asked to write a report for the World Information Organisation on the following topic:
What are the greatest threats to the environment in your country today?
What are the solutions?
Write your report
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C1 Advanced (CAE) Report: Tips
C1 Advanced (CAE) Report: Mark Scheme
Appropriate past tenses must be used accurately. Comparative structures are required to compare different arguments. Structures for giving opinions or recommending are required for the general comments. Vocabulary appropriate to the topic must be used accurately.
The report should begin with an opening paragraph, briefly explaining the background. It should then be divided appropriately into paragraphs dealing with different aspects. Each paragraph could be presented as a separate section with its own heading. Appropriate linking should be used for connecting causes with results.
The register should be fairly formal or neutral, as is appropriate for a report. The reader should understand fully all arguments and what the writer’s opinion is, as well as what the writer thinks of the topic.
The report must address all the points listed and general comments.
Every sentence in the text should refer to the topic of the assignment, and all the tasks specified in it should be fulfilled.
C1 Advanced (CAE) Report: Useful Phrases & Expressions
We will finish it with some useful vocabulary mostly used to organize information. Although it is taking a shortcut, if you learn several expressions for each paragraph in each type of text that could be on your exam, you will certainly be able to create a very consistent and well-organized text.
Introduction (the goal of the report)
The objective of this report is to compare ….. and …..
The purpose of this report is to examine / evaluate / explain / describe / analyse / present / outline…
This report aims to…
It is based on a survey conducted among…
It is the result of a discussion which took place among…
Development
The first observation to make concerns…
First of all,…
Firstly,…
Secondly,…
Furthermore,…
Moreover,…
In fact,…
Lastly,…
Finally,…
It has to been stressed that…
According to (the majority of respondents)…
In spite of (the fact that)…
Despite (the fact that)…
The outlook for …… is (far from) bright/optimistic/depressing/daunting
The future looks bleak/remains uncertain/is promising
This seems unlikely in the near/foreseeable future
Recommendations
I would strongly recommend that…
The following measures should be implemented:
In the light of the results of the survey I would advise against…
Given the results of the survey, I would advise for…
I feel it would be to our advantage if…
The best solution would be to…
In order to improve …… it is necessary to..
This will have an impact on …….
Conclusion
Provided that these recommendations are taken into consideration,…
In conclusion,…
From the research one can conclude that…
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Review, report, proposal и letter в CAE Writing
Review, report, proposal и letter в CAE Writing
Если эссе — обязательный вариант первой части CAE Writing, то во второй можно сделать выбор из трех. В идеале нужно знать требования к четырем заявленным в CAE текстам: report, proposal, review и letter. Но достаточно выбрать два-три и работать над ними вместо гонки за всеми зайцами.
Все критерии Cambridge официально поместил в шкалу оценивания и показал, как анализируют работы письменные экзаменаторы. Если вы готовитесь к письму самостоятельно, то вам могут пригодиться алгоритмы работы над письменной частью, которые я открыла на своей авторской странице Boosty, проекте VK и Mail.ru.
Из «Cambridge English Advanced. Handbook for Teachers» от 2016 года
Самостоятельно пробираться по этим терминам и описаниям — тот ещё квест. Такая таблица в чистом виде больше парализует, чем сдвинет с места. Поэтому своим студентам я выдаю базовые моменты, от которых мы отталкиваемся, чтобы написать самый первый текст:
Тaк называемые samples на 17-20 баллов создают прекрасный ориентир на высший Pass A именно за письмо, когда за эссе и вторую часть выходит 34-40 баллов. Но у меня был случай, когда мы со студенткой добирали баллы на Pass за счет Speaking и довольствовались средним результатом 12-14 баллов за каждый письменный текст. Вдруг у вас тоже такой случай. Поэтому я публикую здесь самые разные примеры.
Мне нравятся подробные задания в CAE Writing. Если к ним присмотреться, выделить ключевые слова в предложениях, то проблем с начальными идеями для текста быть не должно. Остается только их развить по правилам жанра, которые я здесь привожу вместе с образцами. К сожалению, я не могу по пунктам расписать языковые и логические требования к письменной работе на Pass, Pass B или Pass A. Предпочитаю делать подробные рекомендации, отталкиваясь от самого первого текста студента.
Report
Пример на 16 баллов из 20. Ключевые слова выделены.
You have just finished a three-week study and work programme in an English-speaking country. You have studied English in the mornings and worked for a local company in the afternoons. The programme organizer has asked you to write a report about your experience. In your report, you should evaluate the programme, explaining which part of the program was more useful, and suggest changes you would recommend for next year’s programme.
16 баллов: Content 5, Communicative Achievement 4, Organisation 4, Language 3
Proposal
Пример ниже на 12 баллов. Адрес писать не нужно, как в примере. Так proposal становится похож на formal letter.
There are plans to demolish an old and unused building in the town where you are a student. You feel that the building should be saved. You decide to write a proposal for the town council explaining why you think the building should be preserved, suggesting what could be done to modernize it and saying how the building could benefit the local people.
12 баллов: Content 5, Communicative Achievement 2, Organisation 3, Language 2
Review
Пример на 14 баллов.
You see the following announcement on a website, «Great Lives»:
Send us a review of a book or a film that focuses on somebody who has made an important contribution to society. Did you learn anything new about the person’s life the book or film? Did the book or film help you understand why this person made their important contribution?
14 баллов: Content 5, Communicative Achievement 3, Organisation 3, Language 3
Letter/ email
Письма бывают самые разные. В результате, приходится готовить много видов с разными целями, а не один, как в предыдущих заданиях. Книга «Successful Writing. Proficiency» by Virginia Evans дает исчерпывающие материалы. Вот основные виды писем в CAE, которые стоит из нее взять:
Здесь пример письма другу на 17 баллов. Задача — посоветовать.
My new job is great, and next month I get to travel on business. Guess what — I’m actually coming to your town for a week!
I’ll be free some evenings and one weekend. I want to make the most of this opportunity, so I’d like your advice please: where to go, what to do, and why?
Cheers,
Chris
17 баллов: Content 5, Communicative Achievement 4, Organisation 4, Language 4
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CAE Report Writing
What is a CAE Report?
A CAE Report is a writing task which can appear in part 2 of the CAE (C1 Advanced) writing paper. Part 2 of the writing paper consists of three questions from five different types of writing. There is therefore a 60% chance that a report will appear in the exam.
CAE reports are often directed towards bosses or colleagues. For this reason, they should be written in formal or neutral language. It is important to pay attention to the target reader as this is your main indication for the type of language to use. C1 reports often ask students to summarise a situation and often ask for advice on future actions.
How to write a CAE Report
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CAE Report Samples Instructions
I hope you enjoyed the video above and found it useful! This is what you should do now:
2. See if you can spot any mistakes in the students’ CAE Report writing samples below.
3. Complete the examiner assessment scale template with your thoughts and marks.
4. Read the CAE report examples with my comments and corrections in (bold brackets like this below).
5. Read my comments and marks on the sample examiner assessment scales.
Examiner Marking Criteria
CAE Report Question
Write your answer in 220-260 words in an appropriate style.
3. You recently attended a talk about advertising. Your school would like you to give an analysis of the talk.
Your report should discuss:
Is marketing important for a company’s success?
What is the best type of advertising: Online or printed?
Write your report.
Student’s CAE Report Answer
Print off this answer here and correct any mistakes you find. 
Examiner’s Assessment Scale Template
Complete an online version of the template below here.
Student’s CAE Report Writing With My Comments
Another form of advertising can be found in papers, magazines or as catalog (this is another spelling mistake, ‘catalogue’. You also need to write the indefinite article ‘a’ before the word ‘catalogue’) e.g. for fashion. The positive aspect of this kind of advertisement is that consumers are able to easily avoid them in the case that they aren’t interested, or keep them as a reminder to buy the product or to show it to someone else.
Due to environmental reasons I suggest to keep the consumption of paper down by only giving out advertisements on order instead of handing them out randomly. Otherwise companies should make an effort to produce creative and entertaining commercials and publish them in (you should use the word ‘on’ here instead of ‘in’, this is an example of another collocation. I go into more detail about collocations in my CAE Use of English course) the internet rather than on television, where people watch them without the annoyance that their favourite movie was just interrupted.
Report – examples & model answers | C1 Advanced (CAE)
A report is usually developed for a superior (e.g. a teacher) or a peer group (e.g. members of an English club). The question identifies the subject of the composition and the areas to be covered. Candidates must provide some factual information and make recommendations, but there is space for them to incorporate their own ideas and experiences.
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CAE Report Example: Charity
Topic
At the college where you study English, you recently organised a special day to raise money for charity. The Principal of the college has asked you for a report about the day. In your report, you should outline what activities were organised, evaluate the success of the day and make suggestions for future fundraising events.
Write your report.
CAE Report: Example Answer (Grade: 4)
Answer:
REPORT – THE CHARITY DAY
INTRODUCTION
The principle aims of this report is to provide information about The Chariety Day which took place on the last Sunday. It was organized to support The Centre for parentless children in Chicago.
WHAT WAS HAPPENING THERE?
The purpose of the event was to raise money for the CPC. Visitors could try numerous activities they might not have a chance to try normally. Activities offered included:
• horseback riding
• curling
• golf
• fencing
and many other.
WHAT WAS SUCCESSFUL?
It made us very happy that all all the people who came could find something they liked. Either adults accompanying their songs and daughters or children just entering an elementary school had a lot of fun. The most favoured activity was definitely curling. Visitors of all ages kept coming and purchasing tickets allowing them to participate in the game.
A group of people willing to donate money to the CPC is also hoeld for to be a great success since The Charity Day’s aim was to support the CPC as much as possible.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Although As far as reaching the day’s target is concerned, I must state that the event was has been the most successful fundraising action at our school this year. However, not everything went well during the day. Plans were not thinking about the possibility of rain and when it began to rain in the morning, it seemed just a few people would turn up and have fun in at the playground of the school. Fortunately, it stopped 20 minutes later and the weather was pleasant for the rest of the day. Therefore, both dry and wet scenarios have to be designed next time
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Comments:
| Subscale | Grade | Commentary |
| Content | 5 | All of the content is relevant to the task. |
The target reader is fully informed about all aspects in the task: the activities arranged, an evaluation of the day and suggestions for future events.
Achievement
A range of simple and complex grammatical forms is used with control and flexibility.
There are occasional errors, but these do not impede communication.
CAE Report: Example Answer (Grade: 4)
Answer:
After the event I organised with the other school representatives, in order to raise funds for charity, it can be said that it was a success. This even made a really good image for the school, even because most of the students came.
The event took place last saturday afternoon, and every member of the school was invited with the family and friends who desires to participate. Being close to the Christhmas period we organised invited people to bring clothes, toys, books and everything they would like to donate to less fortunate people. All those things were then given to me as a charity associati association that help people of the city and even of other countries such as Romania and Brazil.
Af Beyond of this we even sold creative christhmas object that two classes made during a workshop in the last month. For entertaining everybody with something useful two associations and a society and the other one came to present themselves and their activities. After this people were free to make offers and the amazing thing is that most of the participants gave us donated something.
This day shoud to be considered a real success because of the high number of people who came, which is around 500 five hundreds. The positive thing is that every b everyone participated actively and happily in a way I have rarely seen. Many objects and money moneys were donated and this improved the life of many people with little effort.
Concluding I suggest to do this event every year around the Christmas Christhmas period bea because is a way of doing something positive in an easy and happy way. Not only because many people came, but also because we helped many unlike families.
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Comments:
| Subscale | Grade | Commentary |
| Content | 5 | All of the content is relevant to the task. |
The target reader is fully informed about the points in the task. There is information about the activities which took place, an evaluation of the day and suggestions about future similar events.
Achievement
A range of simple and complex grammatical forms is used with control.
Errors are present, including tense control and plural agreement, but these do not impede communication.
CAE Report Example: Job
Topic
You have just completed six months in a new job. In preparation for a progress meeting, you have been asked to write a report to your manager. Your report should explain what you feel you have achieved in the job so far, describe any problems you have had, and suggest any future training that would be suitable.
Write your report.
CAE Report: Example Answer (Grade: 3)
Answer:
My job at the wolfcraft company
This report is about my new job as a product designer at the wolfcraft company and about my first six months of work experience.
The working conditions
When I first came here for an interview I got very impressed by the architecture of the main building. This still excites me every day when I go in to get to my room where I have been working from the first day on.
I really like the working atmosphere in here not just because my colleagues are very friendly and we do lots of projects in groups. When started working here six months ago my task was to design little products, for instance screwdrewers. But now I am allowed to work on bigger and more important projects which motivates me to put a lot of effort in my work. For me there is only one problem concerning my job at the wolfcraft company. We have many workers coming here by car so it is really hard to get my car parked if I am not very early in the morning. For me there is no possibility to get here with public transport because in my home town there isn’t even a small train station.
I have already had a training to improve my skills concerning the work with the new computer programme. I think the company should continue offering these training so we can keep up to date.
So all in all, I am very happy with my job here.
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Comments:
| Subscale | Grade | Commentary |
| Content | 4 | There are some minor irrelevances, particularly at the beginning of the report about working conditions and what the building looks like but the target reader would be fully informed about how the candidate feels about this job. |
The candidate explains what they have achieved in their job. A problem is described, but it is not completely relevant to the actual job they are doing and is probably not an issue that their manager can resolve. Suggestions are made for further training.
Achievement
The report is polite, generally formal, and it communicates straightforward ideas which hold the reader’s attention.
There are examples of both external and internal cohesion in the use of headings and referencing within paragraphs to reduce repetition.
There is a range of simple and some more complex grammatical forms used with control. There are some errors but these do not impede communication.
CAE Report Example: Language programme
Topic
You have just finished a three-week study and work programme in an English-speaking country. You studied English language in the mornings and worked for a local company in the afternoons. The programme organiser has asked you to write a report about your experience. In your report, you should evaluate the programme, explaining which part of the programme was more useful, and suggest changes you would recommend for next year’s programme.
Write your report
CAE Report: Example Answer (Grade: 4)
Answer:
Report on the three-week study and work programme
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the effiency of the three week study and work programme. It is based on my personal experience, which I recieved while taking part in the aforementioned programme.
General Findings
The programme as a whole was very engaging and helpful. As it took place in the language environment, many aspects of the English-language, which will not be taught in the class room, could be learned through this programme.
Points worthy of praise
The programme has found many buisnesses, with which they cooperate, therefore I could choose between many companies in which to complete the work part of the programme. While working for a company I learned a substantial amount of phrases and other jargon specific to that field, which makes the programme very useful, should you manage to be employed by a company, which deals with a subject you are interested in.
Issues
No issues can be raised about the work part of the programme. However the English classes that take place in the morning offer no substantial benefit over classes taken in my home country, even if they are taught by a native speaker.
Suggestions
Firstly the organizer of the programme should increase the amount of time, that is spent working during the programme and reduce the amount of classes taken. Moreover the organizer should keep finding more companies with which to cooperate, to make the programme attractive to more people with different intrests.
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Comments:
| Subscale | Grade | Commentary |
| Content | 5 | All content is relevant and the target reader is fully informed. |
The candidate addresses the question and evaluates the usefulness of the programme, compares the benefits of the lessons and the work experience, and finally suggests what could be done to improve the programme.
The report is written from a personal perspective, using the candidate’s experience to inform the reader. The recommendation reflects this but also adds a more general suggestion.
Achievement
The target reader’s attention is held and both straightforward and more complex ideas are expressed using an appropriate tone and register.
A variety of cohesive devices, relative clauses and referencing are used to connect the ideas across and within sentences. The structure of the report overall is clear and logical.
There is a range of simple and some complex grammatical forms used with control. The overall tone of the report is quite formal and this is in part achieved by the choice of expressions and the use of passives and modals.
There are some errors, but these do not impede communication.
CAE Report Example: Education
Topic
An International research group is investigating attitudes to education in different parts of the world. You have been asked to write a report on education in your country. Your report should address the following questions:
Write your report
CAE Report: Model Answer (Grade: 5)
Answer:
The Education System in Italy
The purpose of this report is to give a brief overview of the current education system in Italy, its strengths and weaknesses, and to make some recommendations for the future.
All state schools in Italy work to a broad-based curriculum, in which students study a wide range of subjects until the final year of compulsory education. This gives students a more balanced education than is the case in countries where pupils are obliged to specialize in fewer subjects at an earlier age. In addition, emphasis is placed on continuity of teaching, so that teachers may often work with the same class for several years.
Teachers in Italy are recruited on the basis of national lists, rather than by individual schools. This often means that a teacher from one part of Italy may be forced to accept a job in another region, or lose their place on the waiting list. As a result, teachers often have little personal loyalty to their colleagues or their superiors. In addition, teachers are paid according to a national scale rather than on merit, and once in place are practically impossible to remove. This means that teachers have little motivation to do more than the bare minimum required or develop professionally. Many teachers, indeed, have second jobs which they perform after school hours.
In the future I would like to see more autonomy given to individual schools over recruitment. In this way, a head teacher would be able to select the teachers according to the real needs of the institution. They should also have the power to sanction and ultimately remove unsatisfactory teachers and reward merit