Unit15BusinessReports精选.ppt

Unit 15Business Reports Learning Objectives learning about report writing learning how to write reports learning how to perform relative functions of language and communication learning how to write accurately and objectively 15.1 Experience Practice 15.1.1 Learning about reports and communication in writing reports A. Brief introduction Questions: How many types of reports do you know? And how do you write reports effectively? B. Read the following report and answer the questions below. Four. They are introduction, findings, conclusions and recommendations. Some of the old clients have moved out of Shanghai. Besides, Shanghai Office does not have an up-to-date mailing list for sending circulars to them. Comment: This report is quite neat for it gives a clear structure and message as well. The recommendations made are well founded and convincing. A Report on Taking Measures to Prevent Attack from White Sharks To: Local Council From: Williams Sail, Manager of the Local Ocean Baths Date: May 20, 2001 Subject: Taking measures to prevent attack from white sharks Since last September, ten incidents occurred along the local beach. All were caused by the invasion of white sharks. Five people were killed including one eight-year-old boy, and nine people were injured. This month, white sharks broke through the safety chain of the baths several times. Because the potential danger is still great and the summer vacation is coming, I sincerely hope that effective measures can be taken to prevent attacks from sharks. Recommendations place warning signs in prominent positions; install a safety chain across the ocean end of the baths; install a loudspeaker system; store safety and rescue equipment in an accessible position. The aim of this report is taking the companies’ overall ratings into consideration The poor standards of craftsmanship the best suitable for our supplier Report on Investm