Contributed by Mariyam Rabeeu, English Teacher, Kaafu AEC, Maldives. Thanks a million for sharing, Mariyam. We would also like to thank Aishath Sara Ahmed, Noonu AEC,Maldives, for sending her response to this question.
Your class recently visited sea turtle recovery pools in a resort and your teacher has now asked to write a report about what you have learned from the trip AND suggest how the resort could further improve the pools.
Here are two comments from other students in your class:
I was fascinated by how protectively the turtles are kept in the pools.
Some of the pools were too crowded, I guess the resort should dedicate more resources.
Write a report for your teacher.
The comments above may give you some ideas, and you can also use some ideas of your own.
Your report should be between 100 – 150 (core) and 150 – 200 (extended).
You will receive up to 6/8 marks for the content of your report, and up to 6/8 marks for the language used.
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Authentic Student Response::
Introduction
This reports purports to highlight what we learned from the trip to the turtle recovery pools in Rihiveli Resort and suggest ways to enhance the pools further.
The trip
We were fascinated to see two of the most common species of turtle in Maldives, which is Green Turtle and Hawksbill turtle being under observation in a such a large quantity. The turtles were carefully monitored by qualified employees on a weekly basis. They were fed squids, fish eggs and lobsters along with essential vitamins for recovery. Injured turtles were nursed specially by marine experts.
There are currently 30 turtles distributed into two pools. Sadly, this has resulted in severe overcrowding in the pools. Additionally, the pools tend to be extremely unhygienic as the employees majorly give important to monitor the turtles. The overcrowded and unhygienic pools evidently display the whole project as an eyesore.
Recommendation
In light of the observations, I vehemently believe that the resort should take in accordance to upgrade the pools and provide enough space for each turtle. Moreover, employees must prioritise the cleanliness of the pools as much as monitoring the physical well-being of the turtles.
Written by: Aishath Sara Ahmed, Noonu AEC, Maldives.
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