Skills for Study Level 2 Teacher's Book - Cambridge University Press

10bSuggested answersStructure Advantages DisadvantagesStructure byoptionStructure byfeatureClearer division of theoptionsGives a stronger overallsense of what each optionis like in itselfAllows easier comparisonof each featureMakes it more difficult tocompare them feature byfeatureMay be more difficult toget an idea of one option’sstrengths and weaknessesas a whole11 Feasibility/recommendation reports – conclusions andrecommendations11aAnswers1Appendix 4 – combinedAppendix 5 – separated2Appendix 4 – “Desalination … now appears to offer distinct economicadvantages”Appendix 5 – “From the information given above, the following conclusions canbe drawn.”3Appendix 4 – “Governments … are now able to seriously consider usingdesalination as an alternative to large-scale engineering projects and … miningdeep fossil groundwater reservoirs”.Appendix 5 – “… is to be recommended …” / “… may be possible if …”11bAnswers1 The water cooler2 They dislike it: many have complained about it3 This is arguable (and designed to contribute to the discussion in 11c), butprobably the tap water or vending machine.11c Student discussion11dSuggested answerRecommendationsIn terms of cost and reliability, the existing tap water supply is to berecommended. This option would be advantageous in terms of cost not only tothe company, but also for employees, who would not have to pay any extra fortheir refreshments. However, staff members are likely to resist this option dueto the perceived taste of the water and the belief that it is unhealthy. Despitethe fact that supplies to both the water cooler and vending machine risk beingdisrupted by delivery problems, many companies use these drinks supplieswithout problem. Given that staff might be resistant to being charged for drinks,Unit 2 Part E ∙ Reporting in writing 73