Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных заданий (38.1 или 38.2). Укажите его номер и выполните согласно данному плану. В ответе на задание 38 числительные пишите цифрами.
38.1. Imagine that you are doing a project on what teenagers in Zetland think about school uniform. 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.
| Opinions about school uniform | Number of teenagers (%) |
|---|---|
| Enjoying to wear it | 40 |
| Having to wear it | 24 |
| Feeling no concern in wearing it | 14 |
| Feeling discomfort wearing it | 13 |
| Regarding it as outdated | 9 |
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 with wearing school uniform and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the role of school uniform for students.
38.2. Imagine that you are doing a project on why online shopping is popular in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject — the results оf the opinion polls (see the pie chart below).
Comment on the data in the diagram and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
Why online shopping is popular in Zetland
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 online shopping and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the role of online shopping in our life.
38.1. There have always been pros and cons of mandatory school uniforms, as some students like wearing it, whereas others prefer an individual look. While doing a project on what teenagers in Zetland think about school uniform, I found a diagram containing some relevant data that I am going to comment on.
According to the diagram, as much as 40% of the adolescents in Zetland enjoy wearing uniform at school. 24% of them have to wear it because it is a school rule. 9% of the respondents consider wearing school clothes old-fashioned.
The data analysis reveals that the number of teenagers (40%) who like wearing school uniform is 4,4 times as large as the number of those who find it outdated. It is not surprising, because wearing school uniform makes students feel like their school is one big team and can even reduce potential for bullying.
Although school uniform is a dress code and is still required by lots of schools, there are always students who struggle with wearing it, and this seems to be a problem. To solve this problem school authorities could organize a student design contest to create such an outfit that would satisfy all teenagers’ demands including colour, material and comfort preferences.
To conclude, I believe that wearing school uniform plays a significant role in students’ lives, as it is a badge of pride, creates an identity for a school and is an important part of being a school student. Wearing school uniform is practical, safe and helps learning concentration. (253 words)
38.2. Online shopping is becoming more and more popular as people discover its advantages. While doing a project on why online shopping is popular in Zetland, I found a diagram containing some relevant data that I am going to comment on.
The diagram shows that nearly one-third of the teenage boys and girls in Zetland, that is 32%, choose online shopping because the variety of products is enormous. Convenience of home shopping comes second in popularity with 28% of those polled. It can also be seen that only 6% of the Zetland youngsters prefer cybershopping because they don’t have to queue.
The data analysis reveals that online access to clear information about products, chosen by 12% of the respondents, is twice as popular with the young online customers as the lack of queues. At the same time lower prices are by 10% less preferable than the large assortment of the products available online. It is clear that not price but deversity is more significant.
Although online shopping tends to attract more and more customers, there is always a risk of fraud and this seems to be a great problem as one can lose the money paid without getting the desired product. The best solutions to this problem could be shopping at secure sites only and checking the reviews before buying anything even if the offer seems to be a real bargain.
In conclusion, I believe that online shopping will always play a big role in the lives of people who really value their time, because it has lots of benefits including free store-to-door delivery or discounts. (265 words)