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 how young people in Zetland celebrate New Year. 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.
| Ways of celebrating New Year | Number of young people (%) |
|---|---|
| Having a family dinner | 60 |
| Going for a walk with friends | 17 |
| Having a party at friends' home | 8 |
| Eating out in the cafe | 13 |
| Travelling to another city or country | 2 |
Write 200–250 words.
Use the following plan:
— make an opening statement on the subject of the project;
— select and report 2–3 main facts;
— make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;
— outline a problem that can arise with celebrating New Year and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the best way of celebrating New Year.
38.2. Imagine that you are doing a project on ways of learning a foreign language 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.
Ways of learning a foreign language 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 learning a foreign language and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of speaking a foreign language.
38.1. Some people believe that New Year is the most significant family holiday. The aim of the project I am currently working on is to find how young people in Zetland celebrate New Year. 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 ways to spend New Year’s holidays happily. It is clear that the teenagers enjoy having a family dinner, 60% of them have mentioned it. Going for a walk with friends as well as having a party at friend’s home are also quite popular pastimes among young people (17% and 13% respectively), whereas travelling to another city or country is at the bottom at the table.
It is worth mentioning that having a special meal at home is seven times as popular as eating out. Obviously, New Year is a family holiday, even teenagers do their best to be with their nearest and dearest during this magic time.
One problem that is usually associated celebrating New Year is heavy transport system these days. Due to everyone has long holidays it may be hard to get from one part of the county to another to spend New Year with the family. One solution to this problem is to use special software which helps drivers find fellow travelers.
In conclusion, I think that the best way of celebrating New Year is gathering together with the family. It is a magic time that should be shared with the nearest and dearest. (258 words)
38.2. Many people believe that learning a foreign language is an essential part of schooling and there is a lot of ways to do it. The aim of the project I am currently working on is to find out ways of learning a foreign language in Zetland. As part of my project, I have found and analyzed some relevant data presented in the diagram.
According to the data, people have quite a wide range of opportunities to study foreign languages. It is clear that the majority of the respondents prefer attending a course or working with a tutor as well as listening to music to improve their knowledge and skills (46% and 23% respectively). However, watching films in a foreign language is not so popular in Zetland, only 11% of the respondents chooses way of practicing.
It is worth mentioning that chatting with international friends is less popular than working with professionals. To my mind, the supplementary education is a fast-developing industry, it provides different kinds and forms of schooling. All the more, it is important in order to prepare for exams for example.
One problem that people often face learning foreign languages is that they are not ready psychologically for the real communication. It is hard for them to do their best in new conditions. One solution to this problem is to create volunteering centres where people can practice their language with other learners and native speakers.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that speaking foreign language is very important nowadays. I think it is a great opportunity to discover the world. (260 words)