10 Report Practice Questions with Answers | Cambridge B2 First
In Part 2 of the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Writing paper, you choose one task from a list, and a report is one of the options. You read a short situation, then write a report of 140 to 190 words that covers every point in the task. This post gives you 10 B2 First report practice questions with model answers. Each answer is written at B2 level and shows how to use clear section headings, keep a factual tone, and finish with a clear recommendation.
Report 1
A community hall has tested a new system for groups to collect and return keys without a member of staff present. Write a report describing what worked well, explaining a problem with late returns, and recommending how access should be managed in future.
Write your report in 140 to 190 words.
Model answer
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to describe how the new self-service key system at the community hall has worked during the trial. It looks at what went well, explains one problem, and recommends how access should be managed in future.
What worked well
On the whole, the new system was a success. Groups were able to collect and return their keys quickly, without waiting for a member of staff. Most users found the instructions clear, and the hall could stay open for longer than before.
The problem of late returns
The main problem was that some keys were returned late. Because no staff were present, a few groups kept the keys overnight, so the next group could not get in on time. This caused delays and several complaints.
Recommendations
I would recommend keeping the self-service system, because it is convenient and popular. However, the hall should add a simple electronic lock that records return times. This would encourage groups to bring the keys back promptly and solve the problem of late returns.
Report 2
Your college recently held an open day, and you collected comments from visitors. Write a report for the organiser describing what visitors found most useful, explaining what caused confusion, and recommending the most important change for the next open day.
Write your report in 140 to 190 words.
Model answer
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to describe what visitors thought of our recent college open day. It explains what they found most useful, what caused confusion, and recommends the most important change for next year.
What visitors found useful
Most visitors said that the subject talks were the most useful part of the day. They enjoyed meeting teachers and current students, and many said these conversations helped them decide which course to choose. The science demonstrations were also very popular with younger visitors.
What caused confusion
The main problem was finding the way around the college. Several visitors got lost because there were not enough signs, and some arrived late for talks in rooms they could not find. This caused stress and a few missed sessions.
Recommendations
I would recommend improving the signs and maps for the next open day. Clear signs at every entrance, and a simple map given to each visitor, would help people move around easily. This small change would make the whole day feel more organised and welcoming.
Report 3
Your college has tested a rotating display of student work in a wide corridor. Write a report for the college manager explaining which work attracted most attention, describing one problem with the display area, and recommending how future displays should be organised.
Write your report in 140 to 190 words.
Model answer
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to describe how the new rotating display of student work in the main corridor has been received. It explains which work attracted the most attention, describes one problem, and recommends how future displays should be organised.
Which work attracted attention
The most popular items were the large art projects and the photographs. Students often stopped to look at these, and the colourful designs stood out clearly from a distance. Written work attracted far less attention, mainly because it was harder to read while walking past.
A problem with the display area
The main problem was the location. The corridor is very busy, so groups of students blocked the way when they stopped to look. During busy times, this made it difficult for other people to pass.
Recommendations
I would recommend keeping the display but moving it to a wider space, such as the library entrance. I would also suggest showing more visual work and fewer long texts, because pictures attract attention better in a busy area.
Report 4
A community garden has tested a visitor sign-in book for one month. Write a report for the garden committee explaining how the book has been useful, describing one difficulty people had when using it, and recommending how its layout or location should be improved.
Write your report in 140 to 190 words.
Model answer
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to describe how the new visitor sign-in book in the community garden has worked during its first month. It explains how the book has been useful, describes one difficulty, and recommends how it could be improved.
How the book has been useful
The sign-in book has been very helpful. It shows the committee how many people visit and at what times, so we now know that weekends are the busiest. It has also helped us contact regular visitors about events and news.
A difficulty for users
The main difficulty was the position of the book. It was placed on a low table near the gate, so many visitors did not notice it and walked straight past. Older visitors also found it hard to bend down and write.
Recommendations
I would recommend moving the book to a higher stand, at a comfortable writing height, next to the main noticeboard. A short, clear heading asking visitors to sign in would also remind more people to use it.
Report 5
A community centre has tested twenty-minute exercise classes at lunchtime for one month. You have reviewed attendance and participant comments. Write a report explaining which classes were most popular, describing one practical problem, and recommending the future schedule.
Write your report in 140 to 190 words.
Model answer
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to review the twenty-minute lunchtime exercise classes that the community centre has tested for one month. It explains which classes were most popular, describes one practical problem, and recommends a schedule for the future.
The most popular classes
The most popular classes were yoga and simple stretching. Many participants said these were relaxing and easy to fit into a short lunch break. The faster classes, such as dance, attracted fewer people, mostly because they left participants too hot to return to work.
A practical problem
The main problem was space. Only one room was available, so on busy days some people had to be turned away. A few participants also arrived late because the previous class had not finished clearing the room.
Recommendations
I would recommend offering yoga and stretching four times a week, and keeping one faster class on Fridays. I would also suggest leaving five minutes between classes, so that each group has time to enter and leave calmly.
Report 6
An evening learning centre has tested an anonymous question box in its classrooms. Write a report for the course coordinator explaining how the box has helped students, describing one difficulty during the trial, and recommending how tutors should collect and answer the questions in future.
Write your report in 140 to 190 words.
Model answer
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to describe how the anonymous question box has worked in our evening classes. It explains how the box has helped students, describes one difficulty, and recommends how tutors should use it in future.
How the box has helped students
The question box has been very useful. Because questions are anonymous, shy students now ask things they were once too nervous to say aloud. Tutors have noticed that the questions are often thoughtful, and answering them has cleared up common misunderstandings for the whole class.
A difficulty during the trial
The main difficulty was timing. Some tutors collected the questions only at the end of the course, so students had already forgotten why they had asked them. A few questions were also hard to read because they were written quickly.
Recommendations
I would recommend that tutors empty the box at the end of every lesson and answer the questions at the start of the next one. A few example questions on the box would also show students how to write clearly.
Report 7
A youth club has tested large visual timers to show how much time remains during activities. Write a report for the club leader explaining when the timers were helpful, describing one situation in which they caused a problem, and recommending how they should be used in future.
Write your report in 140 to 190 words.
Model answer
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to describe how the large visual timers have worked during activities at the youth club. It explains when the timers were helpful, describes one situation in which they caused a problem, and recommends how they should be used in future.
When the timers were helpful
The timers were most helpful during games and team challenges. Members could see exactly how much time was left, so they worked faster and arguments about time stopped. Younger members especially liked being able to check the timer themselves without asking a leader.
When they caused a problem
The timers caused a problem during quiet activities, such as reading and art. Some members kept watching the clock and rushed their work, and a few felt nervous when the time was nearly finished. This made calm activities feel stressful.
Recommendations
I would recommend using the timers only for games and active tasks. During quiet activities, the timers should be switched off or covered, so that members can relax and take their time.
Report 8
A sports centre has tested numbered hooks in its changing rooms for one month. Write a report for the manager explaining how the numbers have helped visitors, describing one source of confusion, and recommending changes to the numbering or layout.
Write your report in 140 to 190 words.
Model answer
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to describe how the numbered hooks in the changing rooms have worked during the past month. It explains how the numbers have helped visitors, describes one source of confusion, and recommends changes to the numbering or layout.
How the numbers have helped
The numbered hooks have been very useful. Visitors can now remember exactly where they left their belongings, so there are fewer mix-ups and lost items. Staff also spend less time helping people search for their clothes, which saves time during busy periods.
A source of confusion
The main problem was that the numbers were not in order. Because the hooks were fixed quickly, number 12 was next to number 5, so visitors often walked to the wrong side of the room. Some numbers were also too small to read easily.
Recommendations
I would recommend arranging the hooks in a clear order, from one to twenty along each wall. Larger, brighter numbers would also help, so that visitors can find their hook quickly, even when the changing room is crowded.
Report 9
People using a community building have complained about the entrance in wet weather. Write a report for the building manager describing the problems caused by wet coats and floors, comparing two possible improvements, and recommending which improvement should be made first.
Write your report in 140 to 190 words.
Model answer
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to describe the problems at the entrance of the community building in wet weather. It compares two possible improvements and recommends which one should be made first.
The problems caused by rain
When it rains, visitors bring wet coats and umbrellas inside, and water quickly covers the entrance floor. The floor becomes slippery, which is dangerous for older visitors, and wet coats left on chairs make the seating area cold and uncomfortable.
Two possible improvements
The first option is to add a covered area and a coat rack just outside the door, so that visitors can shake off the rain before entering. The second option is to lay non-slip mats and provide an umbrella stand inside the entrance. The first idea keeps water outside, while the second deals with it once it is indoors.
Recommendations
I would recommend laying non-slip mats and adding an umbrella stand first, because this is cheaper and quickly makes the floor safer. The covered area could be added later.
Report 10
Your college is reviewing its printing service. You have asked students when they use it and what difficulties they experience. Write a report describing the busiest times, explaining the most common problem, and recommending one improvement.
Write your report in 140 to 190 words.
Model answer
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to describe how students use the college printing service. It explains the busiest times, describes the most common problem, and recommends one improvement.
The busiest times
According to the students I asked, the printers are busiest in the early morning and just before lessons begin. Many students print their work at the last minute, so long queues form between eight and nine o’clock. The machines are also very busy during the lunch break.
The most common problem
The most common problem was machines running out of paper or ink at these busy times. When one printer stopped working, the queue at the others grew even longer, and some students were late for class because they were still waiting.
Recommendations
I would recommend checking and refilling the machines early each morning, before the busy period begins. Adding one more printer near the library would also share the demand and make the queues much shorter.