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Report on evening opening at Riverside Library

Introduction. The aim of this report is to assess whether Riverside Library should extend its opening hours on weekday evenings. It is based on a survey of users carried out between 3 and 17 March and on a review of staffing records for the previous year.

Findings. In total, 214 users completed the survey. Roughly one in three respondents said that they were unable to visit the library before five o'clock because of work or study commitments, and 62 per cent were in favour of later closing. Demand appears to be strongest on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when many students prepare for evening classes. By contrast, only a small minority expressed interest in Sunday opening.

It was also found that the study area is almost full between four and six o'clock, which suggests that existing space is already under pressure. However, it should be noted that staff costs would rise if the building remained open until nine. According to the figures supplied by the finance office, an additional evening would cost approximately £1,150 per month.

Conclusions. There is clear evidence of unmet demand, particularly among people who work during the day. Nevertheless, a permanent change would carry financial risk, and the data on weekend use is too limited to draw reliable conclusions.

Recommendations. It is recommended that the library introduce late opening on Tuesdays and Thursdays on a six-month trial basis. Attendance should be monitored each month, and the results reviewed before any permanent decision is made. Provided that funding can be secured from the community budget, the trial could begin in September.

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Which sentence best states the purpose of a report?
- a) I just want to tell you a few things about the library.
- b) The aim of this report is to assess whether evening opening is viable.
- c) This report is going to be about libraries, which are great.
Most respondents (62 per cent) ___ later closing.
- a) are fond with
- b) have a liking for
- c) were in favour of
It is recommended that the library ___ its weekday hours.
- a) to extend
- b) extend
- c) extending
The data ___ that demand is highest on Thursdays.
- a) suggest
- b) prove beyond doubt
- c) guarantee
Which is the most appropriate way to report a result?
- a) Loads of people said no.
- b) Roughly one in three respondents said no.
- c) Tons of respondents were against it.
Staffing costs would rise; ___, a small charge may be needed.
- a) meanwhile
- b) admittedly
- c) consequently
Which sentence belongs in the Findings section rather than the Recommendations?
- a) The council should fund two extra staff.
- b) Forty-one per cent of users arrive after five o'clock.
- c) We suggest a six-month trial.

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Escribe una palabra para completar cada frase.

The purpose of this report is ___ assess the demand for evening opening.
The survey was carried ___ between 3 and 17 March.
Respondents were asked to ___ their preferred closing time.
Opening until nine would ___ in higher staffing costs.
With ___ to cost, a pilot scheme would limit the risk.
On the ___ of these findings, we recommend a six-month trial.
The trial could begin in May, ___ that funding is secured.

Tarea de escritura

Eres el responsable de deportes de una universidad de tamaño medio. El director te ha pedido un informe sobre si la universidad debería abrir su gimnasio temprano por la mañana. Usando las notas siguientes, escribe el informe. Notas: 120 estudiantes encuestados; el 45 por ciento quiere que abra a las siete en punto; muchos se desplazan actualmente a un gimnasio privado; el personal adicional costaría unas £900 al mes; aún no hay datos sobre el uso en invierno.

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Usé encabezados claros (por ejemplo Introduction, Findings, Conclusions, Recommendations).
Expuse el propósito y las pruebas en las que se basa el informe.
Presenté las cifras con exactitud y con cuantificadores adecuados.
Mantuve un estilo impersonal y formal.
Separé los resultados de las conclusiones y las recomendaciones.
Mis recomendaciones son concretas y están justificadas.

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b) The aim of this report is to assess whether evening opening is viable.Es impersonal, precisa y expone el propósito. Las demás son informales o vagas.
c) were in favour ofBe in favour of es la expresión fija correcta. Fond lleva of, no with, y have a liking for no encaja en este registro.
b) extendDespués de recommend that usamos la forma base (como un subjuntivo): extend.
a) suggestSuggest es adecuadamente cauto para los resultados de una encuesta. Prove beyond doubt y guarantee exageran lo que puede mostrar una encuesta.
b) Roughly one in three respondents said no.Roughly one in three es preciso y formal. Loads y tons son informales.
c) consequentlyConsequently introduce un resultado de la afirmación anterior.
b) Forty-one per cent of users arrive after five o'clock.Un enunciado de datos es un resultado. Las otras dos frases recomiendan acciones.

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toThe purpose of this report is to + infinitivo.
outCarry out es el verbo compuesto (phrasal verb) habitual para realizar una encuesta.
indicate / state / specify / give / name / choose / select / identify / suggestIndicate, state, specify y verbos parecidos (give, choose, name) informan de lo que los encuestados dijeron a los investigadores.
resultResult in significa «causar» o «conducir a».
regard / respect / referenceWith regard / respect / reference to significa «en relación con».
basis / strengthOn the basis of (o on the strength of) significa «usando estos hechos como fundamento».
provided / providing / assumingProvided (that), providing (that) y assuming (that) introducen una condición.

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Report on early-morning gym opening

Introduction. The purpose of this report is to consider whether the college gym should open at seven o'clock on weekdays. It is based on a survey of 120 students and on estimates supplied by the finance office.

Findings. Forty-five per cent of respondents said that they would like the gym to open at seven o'clock, and many added that they currently travel to a private gym because of the limited hours here. Although this falls short of a majority, it represents a substantial group of potential users, and the demand appears to be genuine.

Extra staffing would cost approximately £900 per month. However, no data is yet available on how usage might change during the winter months, when dark, cold mornings may well discourage early exercise. It should therefore be noted that the current figures may overstate long-term interest.

Conclusions. There is reasonable evidence of demand, but it is not yet strong enough to justify a permanent commitment, particularly as winter attendance is unknown.

Recommendations. It is recommended that the gym open early on three weekdays for one term, and that attendance be recorded daily so that staffing can be adjusted if demand changes. Students should also be told about the trial through the college website and notice boards. Provided that the trial attracts at least thirty users per session, the arrangement could then be extended.