Writing task 38: variant 31 (Halloween) - Langart

Task 38

38.1 Imagine that you are doing a project on how children celebrate Halloween in Zetland. 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.

The opinion poll question:
How do you celebrate Halloween?

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 a Halloween celebration and suggest a way of solving it;

– conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the benefits of a Halloween celebration for children.

38.2 Imagine that you are doing a project on how people celebrate Halloween in Zetland. 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.

The opinion poll question:
How do you celebrate Halloween?

Ways to celebrate Halloween

Number of respondents (%)

Throw / Attend Halloween parties

30

Decorate homes

25

Carve pumpkins

24

Make Halloween-inspired snacks and drinks

13

Hand out candies

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 a Halloween celebration and suggest a way of solving it;

– conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of keeping Halloween traditions.

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