38.1. Imagine that you are doing a project on why people in Zetland keep pets. You have found some data on the subject – the results of the opinion polls (see the table below). Comment on the data in the table and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
| Reasons | Number of respondents (%) |
|---|---|
| not to feel lonely | 44 |
| to feel happy | 22 |
| to spend more time outdoors | 14 |
| to take care of someone | 12 |
| to cope with stress | 8 |
Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan: make an opening statement on the subject of the project; select and report 2–3 facts; make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments; outline a problem that can arise with keeping pets and suggest a way of solving it; conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the role of pets in our lives.
38.2. Imagine that you are doing a project on what Zetland teenagers most often use their smartphones for. You have found some data on the subject – the results of the opinion polls (see the pie chart below). Comment on the data in the pie chart and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan: make an opening statement on the subject of the project; select and report 2–3 facts; make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments; outline a problem that can arise with using smartphones and suggest a way of solving it; conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the role of smartphones in teenagers' lives.
