The Proposal

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The Proposal

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The Proposal — Exercises

Identify the proposal section

  1. “The aim of this proposal is to recommend measures that would improve the cycling infrastructure in the city centre.”
    (Introduction / Current situation / Recommendations / Conclusion) 
  2. “Currently, there are fewer than twelve kilometres of dedicated cycle lanes in the city. This has resulted in a significant number of cycling accidents each year.”
    (Introduction / Current situation / Recommendations / Conclusion) 
  3. “It is recommended that the council invest in an additional forty kilometres of protected cycle lanes. Furthermore, a public bike-share scheme should be established.”
    (Introduction / Current situation / Recommendations / Conclusion) 
  4. “In conclusion, targeted investment in cycling infrastructure would reduce congestion, improve public health, and lower carbon emissions. It is hoped that the committee will give these proposals serious consideration.”
    (Introduction / Current situation / Recommendations / Conclusion) 

Choose the correct formal proposal language

  1. The ______ of this proposal is to outline recommendations for improving library services.
    (aim / point / reason why I write) 
  2. ______ been noted that student satisfaction with current facilities is declining.
    (It has / People have / We have all) 
  3. It is ______ that the opening hours be extended to include weekends.
    (recommended / suggested that maybe / a good idea) 
  4. ______, a booking system should be introduced for study rooms.
    (In addition / Also like / Plus you could) 
  5. These measures would ______ improve student productivity and satisfaction.
    (significantly / quite a lot / loads) 
  6. It is ______ that the board will give these recommendations due consideration.
    (hoped / expected definitely / wished that) 

The Proposal — Answer Key

Identify the proposal section

  1. Introduction
  2. Current situation
  3. Recommendations
  4. Conclusion

Choose the correct formal proposal language

  1. aim
  2. It has
  3. recommended
  4. In addition
  5. significantly
  6. hoped