Open World p 191. Towns and Villages. A Proposal Sample.

Proposal to make our neighbourhood a better place to live in

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Firstly, I am writing on my own (1)_________ and that of the neighbours on Hartford Street , (2)__________ my family and I have lived for the past five years.

Secondly, the main (3)____________ of this proposal is to highlight an issue affecting the aforementioned street and to suggest ideas on how to generally improve the current situation.

CURRENT SITUATION

Ever (4)_____________ the opening of a popular twenty-four (5)__________ shop right opposite where we live, hardly a day goes (6)__________ without getting unsettled and distressed by the deafening sound of car horns. This unbearable situation, (7)__________ is especially aggravated during the weekends and bank holidays, typically unfolds as follows: the motorists (8)_________ get blocked in by other drivers who have double-parked start honking their (9)___________ incessantly in order to make them dash out of the store. In the (10)_____________, the double-parkers are merrily shopping to the tune of Muzak, basket in hand, blissfully oblivious  (11)__________the ‘chain of evil’ that has been generated outside.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Following a survey carried (12)___________ by the neighbours concerned, the situation has been described as totally unacceptable. Therefore, we suggest that some measures (13)____________ implemented as soon as possible.

First and (14)_____________, we recommend that the street lane closer to the above mentioned shop (15)_________ declared "preferential attention lane" thus restricting its use and making it impossible for vehicles to stop at any time of day and night.

Second of all, we also propose that CCTV cameras (16)______________ installed at both ends of the street as a powerful deterrent for anyone who may think that (17)____________ up in the middle of the road for just a moment to buy groceries is a good idea.

CONCLUSION

If these recommendations (18)___________ to be implemented, we strongly believe that this course of (19)____________ would be beneficial and  therefore the current undesirable situation would improve.  

We trust that you will give our proposal your (20)___________ consideration.

 

 

 

KEY

 

1. behalf

 

 

2. where

 

 

 

3. aim/purpose/objective 

 

 

 

4. since 

 

 

 

5. seven 

 

 

 

6. by 

 

 

 

7. which 

 

 

 

8. who 

 

 

 

9. horns

 

 

 

10. meanwhile/ meantime  

 

 

 

11. to/of 

 

 

 

12. out 

 

 

 

13. be 

 

 

 

14. foremost

 

 

 

15.  be 

 

 

 

16. be 

 

 

 

17. pulling

 

pull up: to stop the vehicle that you are driving. E.g. He pulled up in front of the gates.

 

pull over: to drive to the side of the road and stop your car, or to make someone else do this. E.g. He pulled over. He pulled the car over. The policeman signalled to him to pull over. A cop pulled him over and gave him a speeding ticket.

 

pull out: (of a vehicle or its driver) to move away from the side of the road, etc. E.g. A car suddenly pulled out in front of me.

 

 

 

18.  were

 

 

 

19. action

 

 

 

 

20.  full 

Open World p 191. Towns and Villages. A Proposal

You have just had a class discussion on how some aspects of your own neighbourhood could be improved (e.g. public transport, waste collection, traffic congestion, etc…). You are going to write a proposal to your local council and recommend actions or changes to make your neighbourhood a better place to live in.

How to write a proposal: HERE

Sample answer:

Open World p 191. Towns and Villages. A Proposal Sample.

Examples of discourse markers.

Topic: towns and villages.

Suggest some ways of improving life in your town or village.
To begin with I would like to say that I live in a small town in the ________ of Mallorca. It is called ________ and it has got a lot of historical background. However, nowadays and because of the recession many people go away looking for a better life.
At the beginning of the last century _________ became widely known because of its ________________. This is why during the 1960s ...
Moreover,...
In addition to this, ...
As a result,...
Similarly,
What’s more,...
...,so the improvement was not very great....
These are the main reasons why in the 1980s...
From this it can be learnt that a lot needs to be done. Firstly, ...
Secondly, ...
Next,...
Besides, ...
Likewise, ...
Lastly, They should be encouraged to................ in order to ........
In this way more jobs could be created...And therefore, ...
Consequently,...
Furthermore, ...
Thus, ...
...for instance...
...and the most important, the high rate of unemployment could be considerably reduced.
However, I must finally say that ___________, and because of its location in such a tourist attraction as Majorca is, has changed through the ages.
In conclusion, development is crucial. So unless new improvements and changes are made...

Open World 186. It’s a dog’s life. Writing an article

Task description:

A monthly magazine about social issues has asked readers to send in articles on worthy causes. You decide to write an article in which you describe a charity you support, explain how and why you support it, and assess its importance for the community.

 
 

What does it (1)__________ to make a huge difference in someone’s life? Would you be (2)__________________ to learn that all you need is a friendly pet and few hours a week?
But let me back (3)_______________ a bit. When my elderly neighbour moved (4)_____________ aged care, I decided to visit her one Sunday. I wasn’t sure (5)_____________ to expect: Would she feel depressed at having to leave her own home?
I needn’t have (6)_____________. An amazing charity called Pet Set had taken care of that. Sitting by her (7)___________ was a big white English Bulldog, Winston. It was Winston’s job to offer companionship to the elderly residents, and this he (8)______________with great success. Apparently, Winston visited three times a week and (9)__________ everyone’s spirits. Speaking with his owner, I learned that Pet Set volunteers take their good-natured dogs to places like aged care facilities and hospitals to (10)__________ improve the wellbeing of residents and patients.
‘What a great idea!’ I thought. Wanting to take part, but not (11)___________ a pet, I offered my time (12)_______________ an administration officer. Twice a week, I work the phones and organise the volunteers. Knowing that I’m doing something (13)______________ with my time is important to me. Getting to know the dogs and seeing the joy they bring is an (14)_____________ bonus.
I constantly hear heart-warming stories resulting (15)__________ these visits. For the elderly residents who have experienced the trauma of giving (16)______________ their own beloved pets, a regular visit from a friendly dog does (17)_____________ for their morale and gives them something to look forward to. (18)_____________ for the dogs, they love the attention and the treats they get!
Don’t think twice about it. I encourage anyone who has spare time and a placid pooch to enquire about getting involved. (19)__________ if, like me, you don’t have a pet, there are ways you can help. Look (20)______________ it – you won’t regret it



KEY



1. take



2. surprised



3. up



4. into



5. what



6. worried



7. side



8. did



9. raised/ lifted



10. help



11. having



12. as



13. worthwhile



14. added



15. from



16. up



17. wonders



18. As



19. Even



20. into