L2 Literacy Answers Writing

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Everyday English Skills

Writing

What interests you? - answers

Time for your report

1. Use the ‘Report’ space at the end of this assignment to type your report. It should:

meet the needs of the reader by answering any questions in their minds

be aimed at the right level for the audience in terms of how much knowledge they haveof the subject

have a clear and logical structure and sign-posting to show where ideas are leading

not make assumptions about the reader’s understanding

be written in good English, with the correct use of grammar, punctuation and spelling.

TaskT

You are studying part-time at college and your tutor has asked you to write a short report of between 300 and 400 words on a subject that interests you. You need to:

think about who your audience might be

put together an outline so that you know what you are going to write about

organise the report into sections

avoid jargon and if you use any technical terms explain them

keep your sentence length down to an average of 15 to 20 words

check your work once you have finished to make sure it makes sense.

Tutor marked assignment Answer sheet





You can use the ‘Notes’ space below to plan what you are going to write. For example, you mightwant to:

define the purpose of the report

write down questions you need to answer

make a note of the information you know or have found out about the subject.

This is a tutor-marked assignment. Have a word with your tutor to agree the best way to passon your completed work for marking.

Notes for tutor

The report should include:

a title which gives a clear indication as to what the report is about

an introduction that states what the subject is

a main body containing all the details of the report

a summary/conclusion/recommendation of the main findings or outcomes.

Extra marks could be given if the learner has:

set the report out in a clear, logical order

used paragraphs

used correct punctuation and grammar

used the ‘Notes’ space to plan their report

used the ‘Notes’ space to write down questions they need to answer

answered all the questions in their report.

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Model answer

Safety in the sun

Introduction

The purpose of this report is to highlight the dangers of over-exposure to the sun.These issues are not just significant to outdoor workers but to everyone who likes totake advantage of those hot summer days.

Dangers

Under normal circumstances, the body will keep your temperature at a steady 37°C.In hot weather, your body maintains its temperature by allowing you to sweat. Insevere temperatures, however, the body is sometimes unable to cool itself down andit is at this time you are most at risk.

Heat stroke is a serious illness. It happens when your body temperature raisesabove 41°C. Symptoms can be anything from hot or dry skin to loss of consciousness or disorientation.

Excessive heat can also cause heat exhaustion. This happens when the bodybecomes dehydrated as a result of sweating too much. Symptoms can includeheadaches, vomiting, breathlessness or numbness to the feet and hands.

Over-exposure to the sun can also lead to vision disorders, sunburn and, of course,skin cancer. It is the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays that cause the damage. It is vital that,after over-exposure, you check your skin regularly for any signs of scaly patches or moles that grow quickly, change shape or colour, or bleed. If you notice any of thesesigns, see a doctor as soon as possible.

Prevention

You can minimise the dangers by taking a few simple precautions:

avoid the sun between the hours of 11a.m. and 4p.m., when the sun is at itsstrongest

take regular breaks in a cool or well ventilated area

water replaces lost fluid, so don’t just drink it when you are thirsty

wear sun protection, especially on your eyes and head.

Finally, in an emergency, it is essential that you have an emergency plan. Quickaction can save lives.

By sticking to these simple rules you will be able to both enjoy the sun and keep

healthy and safe.

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