Factors

Number of respondents (%)

travel cost

40%

safety

26%

close proximity

4%

shopping

8%

sights

22%

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 facts;
• make 1-2 comparisons where relevant;
• outline a problem that can arise with choosing a travelling destination and suggest a way of solving it;
• conclude by giving your opinion on the most important factors affecting the choice of a travelling destination for young people.

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

1

(вводное предложение)

Undoubtly, choosing a travel destination can be stressful and overwhelming for many people.

2

(перифраз) 

I am currently working on the project which focuses on studying the factors people in Zetland take into consideration when choosing a travel destination. 

3

(разъяснение)

I have found some relevant data on the subject and I am going to use them in my project. 

– select and report 2–3 main facts;

1

(1-е предложение - инфо. из таблицы)

According to the information provided in the table, the majority of respondents, accounting for more than one third, choose the destinations considering the cost of travel.

2

(2-е предложение - инфо. из таблицы)

The next popular factor is safety. 

3

(подтверждение - инфо. из таблицы)

The figure is 26%. 

4

(удивление - самое маленькое значение)

Surprisingly, just a few people care about close proximity. The figure stands at 4%.

– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant;

1

(вводное предложение + сравнительная конструкция)

Comparing the data given in the table, it becomes obvious that almost four times more citizens in Zetland care about travel costs than those who care about shopping.

2

(второе предложение + сравнительная конструкция)

Sights seem less popular than safety. 

– 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 table clearly illustrates that travel cost mostly is the main factor for people to choose their destination. 

2

(вводное предложение)

However, some problems can arise with a choosing a traveling destination. 

3

(сама проблема)

One of them is a lack of information.

4

(решение проблемы)

One of the probable solutions to the problem is to learn the subject in the Internet. 

– 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, travel cost plays the most important role in people’s choice because their incomes have decreased and the economical situation worsened. 

3

(обобщение)

All in all, people should investigate the subject more careful before choosing a trip.