Writing task 38 #7

Langart writing

Task 38

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

What motivates you most to learn a foreign language?
Choose one option
OptionsNumber of respondents (%)
Career opportunities35
Travelling abroad25
Interest in other cultures18
Making new friends14
School or university requirements8

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

— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on whether learning a foreign language is still important today, given the rise of AI translation tools.