12 Example Report Topics (PDF) (Writing) | C1 Advanced (CAE)

You have just completed six months in a new job. In preparation for a progress meeting, you have been asked to write a report to your manager.

Your report should explain what you feel you have achieved in the job so far, describe any problems you have had, and suggest any future training that would be suitable.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260words

You have just finished a three-week study and work programme in an English-speaking country. You studied English language in the mornings and worked for a local company in the afternoons. The programme organiser has asked you to write a report about your experience.

In your report, you should evaluate the programme, explaining which part of the programme was more useful, and suggest changes you would recommend for next year’s programme.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260words

As part of an exchange programme, you recently spent a week staying in another country with someone who had previously stayed with you as part of the same exchange programme. You have been asked to write a report on your experience.

Your report should include where you went and who you stayed with, and what you did during your visit. It should also include a comparison between your visit and the person’s previous stay with you, as well as any points you wish to make about the exchange programme in general.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260words

As part of a class project about education and work, you have been asked to write a report on what young people in your city, region or country do after they leave school.

Your report should include information about further studies that some young people do after they leave school and the kind of jobs that other young people do immediately after leaving school, and you should also mention where you got the information from. 

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220- 260words

You see this announcement on the noticeboard of the international college where you are studying.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220- 260words

Your local authority is conducting a survey into the language learning habits of the people between 16-45 in the area. They have asked for a report on the types of methods used in state run schools and language centres. T

hey have asked for some suggestions on how to improve their facilities, teaching methods and resources.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220- 260words

You have just completed a cooking course. As part of the school’s research and efforts to offer superior classes, they have asked you to write an evaluation of your experience as a student.

Your report should discuss what you learned from the class and what you thought of the teachers and their instruction methods. Mention any ways you think the class could be improved and say whether you would or would not recommend the course to a friend or relative.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260words

You work as an environmentalist for the local council.

A large shopping centre has recently been built in your area. You have been asked to visit the shopping centre and to write a report saying what effect the shopping centre might have on the local environment and the community.

Your report should state both the positive and the negative aspects of the shopping centre. Finally, you should make some suggestions as to how the more negative aspects could be improved.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260 words

You have just completed six months working as a volunteer for a global organisation helping to educate children in Africa. In preparation for a meeting with the person in charge of your area, you have been asked to write a report to him/her.

Your report should explain what you feel you have achieved in this position so far, describe any problems you have had, and suggest any improvements you think are necessary.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260words

For a political science class you are taking, the professor asks you to conduct a small survey of students to learn more about their voting habits in elections of local officials.

The professor asks that you create a report organising the data you collect on:

•  if and why people vote
•  do they vote based on single issues
•  political party affiliation
• what do they read or consult to inform themselves about the issues and political leaders and candidates of the day

Include other factors or ideas in your report as you see fit.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260 words

Some business leaders are coming to your town to find out more about the shopping facilities.

You have been asked to write a report for the leader of the group. Your report should:

• Explain what are the most popular types of shop in your town.
• Include ideas for how the shopping facilities can be improved.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260 words.