Writing. Part 2. Домбровская И.В - 44 стр.

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      To sum up, I had a really boring time so we shouldn't put Hillside in our
brochure unless we want to lose customers.

Exercise 40
Read the following report about the Roxy Cinema and write appropriate
headings for each section.
To: Mr Donaldson
From: Mavis Tyler
Subject:
Roxy Cinema, Townsville
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        As requested, this report describes and assesses the suitability of the
Roxy Cinema, Townsville as a host for the “Horror Films of the 20th century”
Festival.
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        Situated in the centre of town, the Roxy is easily accessible by public
transport. However, for those travelling by car, parking can be expensive and
difficult to find.
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        The usual cost of an adult ticket is £5, though the management is willing
to issue a season pass which would reduce this to £3. Although the
administration has been cooperative over the season pass, it refuses to consider a
discount for students. As you know, students make up 40% of our society
membership.
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        The Roxy has been decorated and refurnished recently so the seats are
extremely comfortable. Unfortunately, the screen is quite small and would, in
fact, reduce the impact of the films. The auditorium is large, heightening the
sense of solitude and general atmosphere.
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        The cinema has a snack bar offering a wide variety of hot and cold
snacks and drinks. There are also a number of ushers to help you to your seats.
The snack bar is actually quite expensive, beyond the economic range of our
student members.
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        In spite of a number of bad points, I would recommend the Roxy Cinema
for our Horror Festival. All things considered, it presents a pleasant venue at a
reasonable price.

Exercise 41
An English friend of yours is working on a series of articles called “Young
and Old Around the World” which looks at different towns and cities
through the eyes of teenagers and senior citizens. She has written asking for
your help, and this is an extract from her letter.