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 why young people in Zetland do extreme sports. 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.
| Motives | Number of young athletes (%) |
|---|---|
| То get some adrenalin | 47 |
| То follow modern trends | 15 |
| To increase self-confidence | 14 |
| To fight fears and stress | 13 |
| To explore one's limits | 11 |
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 doing extreme sports and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the role of extreme sports in the life of young people.
38.2. Imagine that you are doing a project on what problems large cities in Zetland face. 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.
What problems large cities in Zetland face
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 life in large cities for teens and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the disadvantages of living in large cities.
38.1. Nowadays extreme sports are very popular among young people. The aim of the project I am currently working on is to find out why young people in Zetland do extreme sports. As part of my project, I have found and analyzed some relevant data presented in the table.
According to the data, there is quite a wide range of reasons why younger generation is fond of extreme sports. It is clear that getting some adrenalin is at the top of the table, 47% of the respondents named it. Following modern trends and increasing self-confidence are also quite popular with young sportsmen in Zetland (15% and 14% respectively), whereas fighting fears and stress and exploring their limits appear to be the least popular reasons to do extreme sports.
It is worth mentioning that getting some adrenalin encourages young people three times more often than following modern trends. Obviously, doing extreme sports such as snowboarding and windsurfing helps them get new and exciting emotions.
One problem that is usually associated with doing extreme sports is the high risk of being traumatized. People, especially adolescents, usually start doing extreme sports unaided. One solution to this problem is to organize volunteers centres where well-qualified trainers can explain the basic rules that will help avoid injuries.
In conclusion, I think that extreme sports play the great role in the life of young people. It is a nice way to spend their pastimes actively. (238 words)
38.2. Recent studies show that the population continues to increase, moreover, the great number of people move to cities. The aim of the project I am currently working on is to find out what problems large cities in Zetland face. As part of my project, I have found and analyzed some relevant data presented in the pie chart.
According to the data, there is quite a wide range of problems what can occur in modern cities. It is clear that traffic jams are at the top of the table, 46% of the respondents named it. Too many migrants and industrial pollution are also quite discussed issues in Zetland (19% and 16% respectively), whereas a high population density and a high crime rate appear not to be particularly dramatic challenges right now.
It is worth mentioning that traffic management system bothers people nine times more often than their security. Obviously, the security services work more effectively than the department of traffic.
One problem that is usually associated with life in large cities for teenagers is the lack of places where they can get together in order to make art. So that they usually occupy abandoned buildings that is not safe. One solution to this problem is to open special centres for the adolescents where they can express themselves in the care of volunteers.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that despite disadvantages that living in a big city can have, it is obviously a further step in the evolution. All together people can overcome the difficulties. (253 words)