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 the opinion polls (see the bar chart below).

Comment on the data in the bar chart and give your opinion on the subject of the project.

  • Travel — 33%
  • Career benefits — 26%
  • New friends — 20%
  • Social contact — 11%
  • Personal development — 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 our lives.

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