B1 Upper-Intermediate Writing · Lesson 19
Write a Report About an Event or Activity
Learn to report facts objectively, organise findings, evaluate an event, and make a practical recommendation.
B1 Upper-IntermediateShort report30 min140–150 words
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Explanation · 1 / 4
Study the structure and model before completing the three exercises.
Learning objective
Write a structured report with purpose, factual observations, participant feedback or results, an evaluation, and a recommendation.
Model text
Report: Community Skills Workshop
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the community skills workshop held at Westfield Library on 6 June. Approximately sixty people attended three sessions on basic first aid, bicycle repair, and online safety. Overall, participation was high, and most visitors stayed for more than one session. The first-aid workshop received the strongest feedback because the trainer included practical demonstrations and allowed participants to practise. The bicycle session was useful, but the room was too small for the number of people who wanted to attend. Several visitors also said that the online-safety presentation contained too much technical vocabulary. For future events, I recommend using a larger room for practical sessions and asking presenters to provide simpler handouts. It would also be helpful to introduce an online booking system so organisers can estimate numbers in advance. Despite these issues, the event was successful and should be repeated.
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the community skills workshop held at Westfield Library on 6 June. Approximately sixty people attended three sessions on basic first aid, bicycle repair, and online safety. Overall, participation was high, and most visitors stayed for more than one session. The first-aid workshop received the strongest feedback because the trainer included practical demonstrations and allowed participants to practise. The bicycle session was useful, but the room was too small for the number of people who wanted to attend. Several visitors also said that the online-safety presentation contained too much technical vocabulary. For future events, I recommend using a larger room for practical sessions and asking presenters to provide simpler handouts. It would also be helpful to introduce an online booking system so organisers can estimate numbers in advance. Despite these issues, the event was successful and should be repeated.
How to write
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State the purpose of the report
2
Summarise the event and key facts
3
Describe what worked well
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Identify areas for improvement
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Finish with clear recommendations
Useful language
The purpose of this report is to...Approximately...Overall,...The strongest aspect was...One area for improvement is...I recommend...
B1 Upper-Intermediate focus: Develop each main idea with a reason, example, consequence, or reflection. Use a wider range of linkers, but keep the text natural and easy to follow.
Exercises:
Exercise 1 · Language in the model text
Write a Report About an Event or Activity
Read the model text closely. Choose the answer that best explains its grammar, vocabulary, linking, or register.
Analyse how the model uses language to achieve the writing purpose.
Exercise 1 · 2 / 4
You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6.
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Why does the report open with “The purpose of this report is to evaluate…”?
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What does “Approximately sixty people” achieve?
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Why is “Overall” used before the participation statement?
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What does “because” do in the first-aid sentence?
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Why is “I recommend” acceptable in a report that is otherwise objective?
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What does “Despite these issues” express in the final sentence?
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Exercise 2 · Structure & development
Write a Report About an Event or Activity
Use the model text to analyse how its ideas are ordered, connected, developed, and supported.
Analyse the organisation of this specific model text and the function of its details.
Exercise 2 · 3 / 4
You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6.
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Why does attendance information appear before evaluation of individual sessions?
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How does the report support the positive finding about first aid?
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Why are the room-size and technical-vocabulary problems presented separately?
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Which recommendation directly answers the bicycle-session problem?
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How does the online booking recommendation differ from the first two?
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Why does the final judgement come after recommendations?
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Exercise 3 · Writing
Write a Report About an Event or Activity
Learn to report facts objectively, organise findings, evaluate an event, and make a practical recommendation.
Complete the writing task.
Exercise 3 · 4 / 4
Write 140–150 words and develop your ideas clearly.
Your task
Write a report about an event or activity at a school, workplace, club, or community organisation. Explain what happened, what worked well, what could improve, and what you recommend next time.
- State the report purpose.
- Give factual information about the event or activity.
- Describe at least one successful aspect.
- Identify at least one problem or area for improvement.
- Include evidence, observations, or feedback.
- Make at least two practical recommendations.
- Use an objective and organised style.
The purpose of this report is to...Approximately...Overall,...The strongest aspect was...One area for improvement is...I recommend...
Your writing
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Quick check
•Write about 140–150 words
•State the report purpose
•Include factual event information
•Describe a successful aspect
•Identify an area for improvement
•Make at least two recommendations
•Use several linking expressions
•Use at least 8 clear sentences
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