38.1. Imagine that you are doing a project on whose behaviour and appearance teenagers in Zetland like to copy. 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.
| Role models | Number of respondents (%) |
|---|---|
| Elder sibling or cousin | 35 |
| Celebrity | 28 |
| Book or film character | 24 |
| Parent | 8 |
| Teacher | 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 can arise when copying somebody else's behaviour and appearance and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of choosing the right role model.
38.2. Imaginе that you arе doing a projеct on what household chores teenagers in Zetland do regularly. You havе found somе data on thе subjеct — thе rеsults of thе opinion polls (sее thе pie chart bеlow). Comment on the data in the pie chart and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
Household Chores that Teenagers in Zetland Do Regularly
Write 200−250 words.
Usе thе following plan:
— makе an opеning 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 related to household chores that teenagers can face and suggest a way of solving it;
— conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of helping parents around the house.
38.1. There is no doubt some people have bigger impact on others. The aim of the project I am currently working on is to find whose behaviour and appearance teenagers in Zetland like to copy. As part of my project, I have found and analyzed some relevant data presented in the table.
According to the data, the adolescents have quite a wide range of role models when it comes to choosing their own lifestyle. It is clear that the majority of the respondents (35%) consider their elder sibling or cousin’s behaviour and appearance to be the most attractive. Moreover, a great number of the teenagers (28%) closely monitor celebrities’ life in order to cope it. It is worth mentioning that teachers influence only 5% of the respondents.
Surprisingly, only 8% of the teenagers are influenced by their parents choosing their lifestyle. It is three times less popular answer than copying a book or film character. To my mind, the adolescents read romantic books therefore they really like these ideal and tender characters.
One problem that can arise when copying somebody else's behaviour and appearance is that teenagers really do not how to deal with real situations due to the simulative lifestyle. One solution to this problem is to hold special psychological test and interviews in order to help the adolescents achieve their full potential and find their own style.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that choosing the right role model is an essential step for teenagers. I hope the adolescents wisely look at people around them and make their own choice. (260 words)
38.2. A great part of daily routine is dealing with chores around the house, every member of a family usually does something. While doing a project on what household chores teenagers in Zetland do regularly, I have found a pie chat containing some relevant data that I am going to comment on.
According to the data, the vast majority of the adolescents clean their own bedrooms, at 57%. Taking the garbage out as well as washing the dishes are also done by the teenagers quite often, 19% and 17% of the respondents have said about it. Meanwhile, vacuuming carpets and cooking for the family are least favourite household chores for the teenagers.
It is worth mentioning that keeping their bedroom neat is much more preferable for teenagers than cooking. To my mind, the adolescents do not like when their parents clean out their bedroom, so they prefer doing it by themselves.
One problem related to household chores that teenagers can face is difficulties with planning them promptly. Of course, nowadays there are plenty of modern appliances that make people’s lives easier. Nevertheless, time management is the biggest problem when it comes to doing household chores especially for teenagers. The best solution to this problem is to use special applications that will remind to do chores around the house in time.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that helping parents around the house is very important. It will help teenagers become responsible adults in future. (242 words)