Task 38.1

Essay Writing · Survey Comment

Comment on Data & Give Your Opinion

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Camping — Why Do Zetlanders Enjoy the Outdoors?

Survey-Based Essay · 200–250 words · 5 Paragraphs

Task 38.1 · Variant 10

Imagine that you are doing a project on why Zetlanders enjoy camping. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey conducted among Zetlanders (see the table below).

Comment on the survey data and give your opinion on the subject of the project.

The survey question: Why do you go camping?

Choose one option

Options	Number of respondents (%)
To have fun	49
To relax and escape stress	20
To connect with nature	15
To have a new experience	10
To follow modern trends	6

Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

make an opening statement on the subject of the project;
select and report 2–3 facts;
make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;
outline a problem that can arise with organising a camping trip and suggest a way of solving it;
conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the popularity of camping with your friends.

200–250 words

Total words

Target: 200–250 words across all parts

Part 1 of 5 — Opening Statement

Introduce the topic. State the subject of your project: why Zetlanders enjoy camping. Mention the survey briefly.

Tap a phrase to insert it:

Camping has become one of the most popular outdoor activities in Zetland. Spending time in the great outdoors appeals to many Zetlanders, A recent survey among Zetlanders explored This project focuses on As part of a project on camping,

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Part 2 of 5 — Key Facts from the Survey

Report 2–3 specific facts from the data. Use percentages from the table. Mention the most and least popular answers.

Facts you can use — pick 2 or 3

49% said their main reason is to have fun — the most popular answer by far.

20% chose to relax and escape stress — the second most common reason.

Only 6% go camping to follow modern trends — the least popular option.

15% camp primarily to connect with nature.

10% are motivated by the desire to have a new experience.

Useful phrases — tap to insert:

According to the survey, The results show that The majority of respondents (49%) Notably, It is worth mentioning that At the other end of the scale,

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Part 3 of 5 — Comparisons & Comments

Compare 1–2 pairs of results and add your comment. Why might people have chosen one reason over another? Are the results surprising?

Comparison ideas

Having fun (49%) vs. following modern trends (6%) — personal enjoyment clearly matters far more than social pressure.

Relaxing (20%) vs. connecting with nature (15%) — both reflect a wish to step away from everyday life, but in slightly different ways.

Seeking new experiences (10%) vs. following trends (6%) — adventure-seeking ranks low overall, suggesting campers prefer familiar comfort to novelty.

Comparison starters — tap to insert:

Compared to having fun, While 49% camp to have fun, This is perhaps because In contrast, Interestingly, It seems that the desire for enjoyment outweighs

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Part 4 of 5 — Problem & Solution

Outline a problem that can arise with organising a camping trip and suggest a realistic way to solve it.

Problem & solution ideas

Problem: unpredictable weather can ruin a camping trip if participants are not adequately prepared.

Problem: organising equipment and supplies for a group can be expensive and logistically challenging.

Problem: choosing a safe and suitable campsite, especially for first-timers, can be difficult without prior experience.

Solution: check weather forecasts carefully and pack suitable gear, including waterproof clothing and shelter.

Solution: share costs and responsibilities among group members and use online platforms to find well-reviewed campsites.

Problem / solution phrases — tap to insert:

One major challenge is A significant problem with However, this could be solved by One possible solution would be To overcome this, Careful planning and preparation can

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Part 5 of 5 — Conclusion

Give and explain your opinion on the popularity of camping with your friends. Why is it appealing? What does it offer that other leisure activities do not?

Closing phrases — tap to insert:

In conclusion, To sum up, I strongly believe that In my opinion, camping is popular because Going camping with friends is a wonderful way to Unlike other leisure activities,

0 words~2–4 sentences

Vocabulary — key words & phrases

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