5e Writing Skills. 1 Read the report below and underline the correct word(s) in bold. Then, use the subheadings from the list to fill in the blanks.
• Additional services and bigger buses • More bus routes • Conclusion • Underground system • Introduction
From: Mildred Cudahy To: Mr. Dan Forthright, Director of Public Transport Subject: Overcrowded Buses Date: 12th May
A ........ The aim of this report is to suggest ways of reducing overcrowding on Newport buses during peak hour traffic 1) so that/in order to improve passenger safety, comfort, and travel times.
B ........ There is an insufficient number of buses on Newport roads during peak hour traffic. 2) Especially/As a result, there is extreme overcrowding on buses during rush hours ... Putting either more buses, or articulated or double-decker ones on the road would help to alleviate the problem.
C ........ 3) Despite the fact that/However Newport is a large city, bus routes are limited. A larger proportion of the city urgently needs bus access. Providing more bus routes will enable more people to travel by bus ...
D ........ Each year, Newport city council receives millions of pounds from tax payers. I 4) strongly/especially suggest that some of this money be channelled towards the construction of an Underground train system for Newport.
E ........ To ease the problem of overcrowding on buses, I recommend that the Newport Public Transport Department should provide additional bus routes. They should also invest in articulated and/or double-decker buses, and increase the frequency of bus services during peak hours. 5) Finally/Nevertheless, it would be advantageous to all if the Transport Department supported the construction of an Underground system.
Выбираем слова по смыслу и по грамматике.
- После to improve нужна цель при глаголе без подлежащего — in order to improve («чтобы улучшить»). So that требует после себя целое предложение.
- В предложении сначала сказано, что автобусов мало, затем — результат: As a result — «в результате»; Especially («особенно») здесь не подходит.
- Despite the fact that + предложение: «несмотря на то, что Ньюпорт большой город, маршрутов мало». However не ставится перед придаточным без запятой.
- I strongly suggest — «я настоятельно предлагаю»; especially suggest так не говорят.
- Завершающая мысль — Finally («наконец, в заключение»); Nevertheless («тем не менее») противоречит смыслу.
Подзаголовки:
A — введение, цель отчёта: Introduction.
B — мало автобусов, нужны ещё и большие: Additional services and bigger buses.
C — маршруты ограничены: More bus routes.
D — деньги налогоплательщиков на метро: Underground system.
E — рекомендации: Conclusion.
Подчёркнуть:
Подзаголовки: A Introduction; B Additional services and bigger buses; C More bus routes; D Underground system; E Conclusion.
