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 the insufficient physical activity in adolescents and suggest the way of solving it;
—   draw a conclusion giving your personal opinion on the role of sport in the life of teenagers.

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

1

(вводное предложение)

Undoubtedly, leisure time is becoming more and more popular nowadays.

2

(перифраз) 

I am currently working on the project which focuses on studying popular free time activities that teenagers in Zetland do. 

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 pie chart, the majority of adolescents, accounting for more than one third, surf the Internet.

2

(2-е предложение - инфо. из таблицы)

The next popular activities is playing computer games. 

3

(подтверждение - инфо. из таблицы)

The figure is 21%. 

4

(удивление - самое маленькое значение)

Surprisingly, just few teenagers do sports. The figure stands at 9%.

– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant;

1

(вводное предложение + сравнительная конструкция)

Comparing the data given in the pie chart, it becomes obvious that that almost three times more teenagers surf the Internet than those engaged in sports. 

2

(второе предложение + сравнительная конструкция)

Hanging out with friends seems less popular than chatting on social networks. 

– 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 adolescents mostly spend their pastime on sedentary activities. 

2

(вводное предложение)

However, some problems can arise with the insufficient physical activity. 

3

(сама проблема)

One of them is obesity. 

4

(решение проблемы)

One of the probable solutions to the problem is organizing free recreation centers for youngsters where they can do sports that appeal to them.

– 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, sport plays a notable role in teenagers’ life because exercise involved in most sports improves teenagers' emotional balance, reduces heart disease and diabetes, among other health benefits. 

3

(обобщение)

All in all, teens should lead a more active life.