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 reasons for doing sports 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.
| Reasons | Number of respondents (%) |
|---|---|
| to keep fit | 41 |
| to cope with stress | 25 |
| to spend time with friends | 23 |
| to spend time outdoors | 7 |
| to be trendy | 4 |
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 one can face doing sports and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of doing sports.
38.2. Imagine that you are doing a project on leisure activities most popular among senior citizens 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.
Leisure activities most popular among senior citizens 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 taking up a leisure activity and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the role of leisure activities in the life of cenior citizens.
38.1. Many people believe that doing sports is the best way of spending their free time. The aim of the project I am currently working on is to find out reasons for doing sports in Zetland. As part of my project, I have found and analyzed some relevant data presented in the table.
According to the data, the people have quite a wide range of things to think of before going to the gym. It is clear that the vast majority of the respondents consider keeping fit to be the most significant reason, 41% of them have mentioned it. Moreover, coping with stress as well as spending time with friends are also quite popular answers with the interviewed (25% and 23% respectively); whereas, people rarely think about spending time outdoors and being trendy.
It is worth mentioning that according to the poll the opportunity to be healthy is ten times as important as to be fashion forward. It seems to me that people value their health more than entertainment.
One problem that can arise with doing sports is that some people need a company to go to the gym due to their shyness or laziness. One solution to this problem is to open clubs where like-minded people could cheer each other and thus assist.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that doing sports is very important nowadays. I think, it is the best way of spending their free time. (237 words)
38.2. Nowadays the elderly spend their free time differently particularly there is a variety of hobbies. The aim of the project I am currently working on is to find out leisure activities most popular among senior citizens in Zetland. As part of my project, I have found and analyzed some relevant data presented in the diagram.
According to the data, the senior generation in Zetland has quite a wide range of tastes when it comes to spend their time. It is clear, that the vast majority of the respondents enjoy watching TV as well as reading (39% and 34% respectively). Also, 16% of the interviewed senior citizens like spending time with their friends and family, whereas gardening and playing computer games appear to be the least popular pastimes.
It is worth mentioning that spending time at home with a book is four times as popular as planting flowers and vegetables in the garden. To my mind, not everyone has their own garden so that they enjoy reading more.
Statistics reveal one problem connected with taking up a leisure activity. Obviously, there are no active hobbies in the table. Thus, senior citizens in Zetland do not do sports, it is not easy to take up sports. One solution to this problem is to open special clubs for the elderly there they can do gymnastics or go walking. It is easier to do something new in a company.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that leisure activities play a significant role in the life of senior citizens. It helps the elderly spend their time with pleasure and feel their importance. (266 words)