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 the price of gold and suggest the way of solving it;

  – draw a conclusion giving your personal opinion on the importance of gold in human life

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

1

(вводное предложение)

Undoubtly, gold is a very valuable metal in economy of countries. 

2

(перифраз) 

I am currently working on the project which focuses on studying the change in the price of gold over a century period.

3

(разъяснение)

I have found some relevant data on the change in the price of gold over the last ten decades.

– select and report 2–3 main facts;

1

(1-е предложение - инфо. из таблицы)

As it is evident from the bar chart, the average price is about $ 500, give or take.

2

(2-е предложение - инфо. из таблицы)

These are  1940, 2000 accordingly. 

3

(подтверждение - инфо. из таблицы)

There are two jumps of the price higher than $ 1500. The years are1980 and 2020 consequently. 

4

(удивление - самое маленькое значение)

Surprisingly, gold was worth less than $500 in 1920 and 1940.

– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant;

1

(вводное предложение + сравнительная конструкция)

Comparing the data given in the bar chart, it becomes obvious that the price of gold is eight times higher in 2020 than it was in 1920. 

2

(второе предложение + сравнительная конструкция)

The price of gold was almost the same in 1920 and 1940. The figure stands at approximately 300 dollars.

– 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 bar chart clearly illustrates that it is quite stable to invest in gold as a valuable asset.

2

(вводное предложение)

However, some problems can arisewith the price of gold.

3

(сама проблема)

One of them, buying gold at a high price in the hope of selling it more expensive later.

4

(решение проблемы)

The possible solution is to analyze the precious metals market and consult with an investment specialist.

– 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, gold plays a significant role in human’s life because it provides a sustainable store of value. 

3

(обобщение)

All in all, those who trade it should keep their minds cool and do not react on sudden market storms.