1 SPEAKING Work in pairs. Think of two advantages and two disadvantages of banning traffic from town centres.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Hãy nghĩ đến hai ưu điểm và hai nhược điểm của việc cấm giao thông từ trung tâm thị trấn.)

2 Read the task above and the report. Answer the questions.

(Đọc nhiệm vụ trên và báo cáo. Trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1 Which points in the report did you also mention in exercise 1?

2 Are there any other points in the report that you think are good?

Introduction

The aim of this report is to assess the plan to ban traffic from the town centre. I have interviewed a number of local people and visitors, and my conclusion and recommendation take their views into account.

Advantages

Most visitors were of the opinion that the town centre would be a quieter and more pleasant place to spend time if there were no traffic. An added benefit mentioned was a reduction in air pollution. Finally, it was thought that the roads would be safer for cyclists.

Disadvantages

According to some local shopkeepers, banning cars from the centre would damage trade as shoppers would have to park some distance away and carry heavy shopping to their cars. What is more, visitors would also have to park outside the town and this might discourage them from paying a visit.

Conclusion

Although opinion seems to be divided on the desirability of the scheme, people expressing opposition to the proposal were in a minority, would suggest that the council press ahead with its plan as it will improve the quality of life of both residents and visitors.

3 Read the Writing Strategy. Did the writer follow all of the advice? Find and underline evidence for your opinions.

(Đọc Chiến lược viết. Người viết có làm theo tất cả những lời khuyên không? Tìm và gạch chân bằng chứng cho ý kiến của bạn.)

4 KEY PHRASES Look at the phrases below. Which are in the report?

(Nhìn vào các cụm từ dưới đây. Những cái nào có trong báo cáo?)

Introducing the subject

The aim of this report is to ...

The report is based on / draws on ...

Reporting views

It would seem that...

According to ...

It was reported that...

(People) were of the opinion that ...

Summing up

To sum up,... On balance...

In conclusion...

Taking all the points into consideration,...

Recommending / Suggesting

It is recommended that...

I would suggest ...

In my opinion, it would be worth...

5 Complete the sentences with Moreover, However, Therefore, What's more.

(Hoàn thành các câu với Hơn nữa, Tuy nhiên, Vì vậy, Hơn thế nữa.)

1 The roads around the school are quite dangerous. ______, students probably wouldn't cycle to school.

2 Bus tickets are not very expensive. ______, buying  a season ticket is even more economical.

3 It's difficult to cross the road by the school. ______, there's a plan to put in a pedestrian

4 Too many parents drive their children to school. ______, they all arrive at about the same time.

6 Read the task below. Write your report (180-200 words).

(Đọc nhiệm vụ dưới đây. Viết báo cáo của bạn (180-200 từ).)

Your school has asked you for a report on transport to and from the school. Give an outline of the ways in which students get to and from school, and make recommendations for how things could be improved.

(Trường học của bạn đã yêu cầu bạn báo cáo về việc di chuyển đến và đi từ trường. Đưa ra gợi ý về những cách học sinh đến trường và về nhà, đồng thời đưa ra các đề xuất về cách cải thiện mọi việc.)