Kinds of sports

Popularity

Football

11,2%

Volleyball

10,8%

Basketball

9,8%

Athletics

6,7%

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 features;

— make 1−2 comparisons where relevant;

— outline a problem that can arise with popular kinds of sports and suggest the way of solving it;

— draw a conclusion giving your personal opinion on the importance of sports in human life

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

1

(вводное предложение)

It goes without saying that sports are an integral part of people’s life.

2

(перифраз) 

I am currently working on the project which focuses on studying  sports activities that people do in Russia. 

3

(разъяснение)

I have found some relevant data on the subject and I am going to analyze 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 people, accounting for more than a half, like football.

2

(2-е предложение - инфо. из таблицы)

I have found out that the next popular sport is volleyball.

3

(подтверждение - инфо. из таблицы)

The figure is 10.8%.

4

(удивление - самое маленькое значение)

It seems surprising to me that few people like athletics, which makes 6.7%.

– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant;

1

(вводное предложение + сравнительная конструкция)

Comparing the data given in the table, it becomes obvious that almost two times more people in  Russia like football than those who fancy athletics.

2

(второе предложение + сравнительная конструкция)

3

(подтверждение - инфо. из таблицы)

The conducted comparison allows me to assume that athletics is not a favourable activity with people in Russia.

– 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 people have a wide range of sports activities.

2

(вводное предложение)

3

(сама проблема)

4

(решение проблемы)

The possible solution is to be careful playing football or basketball.

– 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, sports play a notable role in humans’ life because these activities help people to relax, stay healthy and active.

3

(обобщение)

All in all, sports are good for humans.