Comment on the following statement:

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?
Write 200-250 words.
Use the following plan:

• – make an opening statement on the subject of the project work;

  – select and report 2–3 main facts;

  – make 1–2 comparisons where relevant;

  – outline a problem that can arise with transportation in cities;

  – draw a conclusion giving your personal opinion on the role of public transport in modern life.

– make an opening statement on the subject of the project work;

1

(вводное предложение)

Undoubtly, going to workis an integral part of people’s life.

2

(перифраз) 

 I am currently working on the project which focuses on studying the means of transport that Zetland people use to go to their work and come back. 

3

(разъяснение)

I have found some data on how residents of Zetland travel to and from work and I am going to analyze it in my project.

– select and report 2–3 main facts;

1

(1-е предложение - инфо. из таблицы)

According to the information provided in the pie chart the majority of residents, accounting for nearly a half, use their own cars.

2

(2-е предложение - инфо. из таблицы)

The next popular ways to commute is a walk.

3

(подтверждение - инфо. из таблицы)

The figure is 14%.

4

(удивление - самое маленькое значение)

Surprisingly, the pie chart plainly indicatesthat very few people ride bikes. The figure stands at 2%. 

– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant;

1

(вводное предложение + сравнительная конструкция)

Comparing the data given in the diagram, it becomes obvious that almost five times more people use public transport, namely buses, than those who ride bikes.

2

(второе предложение + сравнительная конструкция)

Commuting by underground seems less popular than walking. 

– outline a problem that can arise due to the leisure activities preferred by senior citizens and suggest a way of solving it;

1

(вводное предложение + обобщение)

The pie chart clearly illustrates that transportation system in Zetland is well-developed.

2

(вводное предложение)

However, some problems can arise with going to work by vehicles. 

3

(сама проблема)

One of them is traffic jams.

4

(решение проблемы)

One of the probable solutions to the problem is to build more roads and widen the old ones.

– conclude by giving your opinion on the role of leisure activities in life of senior citizens.

1

(общая фраза)

2

(дать пояснение почему я так думаю)

In my opinion, transport plays a significant role in city life and government should provide proper facilities for its development. 

3

(обобщение)

Therefore, citizens must demand such help from their authorities and have more active position towards city reconstruction.