Factors

Number of respondents (%)

Smartphones Android

48%

Smartphones iOS

19%

Computers Windows 

15%

Computers iOS

5%

Tabs iOS 

9%

Tabs Android 

4%

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 using electronic devices and suggest a way of solving it;

  – conclude by giving your opinion on the role of electronic devices in our life

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

1

(вводное предложение)

It goes without saying that electronic devices are widely used nowadays.

2

(перифраз) 

The purpose of my project is to study different gadgets that are used in Zetland. 

3

(разъяснение)

I have found some relevant data on what electronic gadgets are popular in Zetland and I am going to use them in my project.

– select and report 2–3 main facts;

1

(1-е предложение - инфо. из таблицы)

The information provided in the table is about the types of devices people use in Zetland.

2

(2-е предложение - инфо. из таблицы)

As it is evident from the pie chart, the majority of the residents, accounting for nearly a half, use Android Smartphones.

3

(подтверждение - инфо. из таблицы)

The figure is 38% respectively. 

4

(удивление - самое маленькое значение)

Surprisingly, the table plainly indicates that very few people use tabs android. The figure stands at 4%.

– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant;

1

(вводное предложение + сравнительная конструкция)

Comparing the data given in the diagram, it becomes obvious that almost twice more people use Android than iOS. 

2

(второе предложение + сравнительная конструкция)

MacBooks seem less popular than Windows computers. The figures are 5% and 15% accordingly. 

– 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 gadgets are popular with people in Zetland.

2

(вводное предложение)

However, some problems can arise with using electronic devices.

3

(сама проблема)

One of them is lack of personal communication. It is a serious problem since people start communicating via their devices more and more, forgetting to visit each other personally. 

4

(решение проблемы)

One of the probable solutions to the problem is to start to visit each other more often. 

– 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, electronic devices play a notable role in people’s life because they help them in all spheres of life. 

3

(обобщение)

Nevertheless, people should limit using gadgets and communicate face-to-face more.