Writing task 38: variant 7 - Langart

Task 38

Imagine that you are doing a project on what reasons to learn a foreign language young people have in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject – the results of a survey (see the table below).

Comment on the survey data and give your opinion on the subject of the project.

The survey question:
Why are you learning a foreign language?

Reasons

Number of respondents (%)

to travel

33

to study abroad

26

to volunteer abroad

20

to have more job opportunities

11

to have a new challenge

10

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 learning a foreign language and suggest a way of solving it;

– conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of learning foreign languages in the modern world.

Problem-solution ideas