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 the most popular environmentally friendly technologies 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.
| Environmentally friendly technologies | Number of respondents |
|---|---|
| Wind generators | 35 |
| Solar panels | 27 |
| Solar water heater | 18 |
| Rainwater harvesting | 15 |
| Energy saving appliances | 5 |
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 using environmentally friendly technologies and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of environmentally friendly technologies in human life.
38.2. Imagine that you are doing a project on the most popular DIY hobbies among teenagers 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.
Do-It-Yourself hobbies most popular among teenagers 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 DIY hobbies and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the role of DIY hobbies in the teenagers' life.
38.1. Recent studies show that environmental problems are very topical nowadays. The aim of the project I am currently working on is to find out the most popular environmentally friendly technologies in Zetland. 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 people can take care of the environment. It is clear that wind generators as well as solar panels are at the top of the table, 35% and 27% of the respondents have chosen these eco-friendly inventions. Also, 18% of the interviewed save electricity by using solar water heater, whereas rainwater harvesting and energy saving appliances appear to be the least preferable ways of helping the environment in Zetland.
It is worth mentioning that decreasing the consumption of electricity is much more important than reducing water consumption for people in Zetland. Obviously, energy saving technologies become an integral part of people’s daily life.
One problem that can arise with using environmentally friendly technologies is that they are rather expensive for average people. So that, it is necessary to find a way how to minimize the cost of such appliances in order to more people will be able to afford them. For instance, these technologies should be used in big companies and so the more they spread, the cheaper they become for consumers.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that environmentally friendly technologies are very important. People have to think about the future of the planet. (253 words)
38.2. Nowadays teenagers 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 the most popular DIY hobbies among teenagers in Zetland. As part of my project, I have found and analyzed some relevant data presented in the diagram.
According to the data, the younger generation in Zetland has quite a wide range of tastes when it comes to take up DIY hobbies. It is clear, that the vast majority of the respondents prefer paper modeling, 42% of the teenagers have named it. Also, 16% of the interviewed adolescents like spending time making candles as well as making soap, whereas collage art and pottery appear to be the least popular pastimes.
It is worth mentioning that spending time doing something with paper is four times as popular as working with clay. To my mind, paper is much more affordable than clay and easy to work with.
Statistics reveal one problem connected with taking up DIY hobbies among teenagers. Obviously, there are no such hobbies as sewing or knitting. Thus, the young adults do not practice activities which can become their future job. One solution to this problem is to open special clubs for teenagers there they can learn sewing and knitting. It is easier to do something new in a company.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that DIY hobbies play a significant role in the teenagers’ life. It develops their creativity and imagination. (248 words)