Task 38.1
38.1. Imagine that you are doing a project on why New Year is the happiest time for schoolchildren 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.
| Why is New Year the happiest time for you? | |
|---|---|
Reasons | Number of respondents (%) |
New Year gifts | 48 |
No schoolwork | 30 |
New Year atmosphere | 10 |
Lots of fireworks | 7 |
Family fun | 5 |
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 fireworks, firecrackers or sparklers to welcome the beginning of a new year and suggest a way of solving it;
– conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the benefits of New Year celebrations for schoolchildren.
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Task 38.2
38.2. Imagine that you are doing a project on what New Year’s gifts people in Zetland would most like to receive. 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.
Which of these gifts would you most like to receive
for New Year’s?
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 one can face selecting a New Year’s gift and suggest a way of solving it;
– conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of gift giving in our lives.
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