Task 38.1

Essay Writing · Survey Comment

Comment on Data & Give Your Opinion

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Part-Time Jobs — Why Do Zetland Teenagers Work?

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

Task 38.1 · Variant 11

Imagine that you are doing a project on why Zetland teenagers have part-time jobs. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey conducted among Zetland teenagers (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 have a part-time job?

Choose one option

Options	Number of teenagers (%)
Getting work experience	33
Gaining extra money	30
Developing some skills	21
Meeting new people	9
Boosting confidence	7

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 having a part-time job for teenagers and suggest a way of solving it;
conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the advantages of working part-time for teenagers.

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 Zetland teenagers choose to have part-time jobs. Mention the survey briefly.

Tap a phrase to insert it:

Part-time employment is becoming increasingly common among teenagers. Working part-time is a growing trend among young people in Zetland, A recent survey among Zetland teenagers explored This project focuses on As part of a project on teenage employment,

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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

33% said their main reason is getting work experience — the most popular answer.

30% chose gaining extra money — the second most common reason.

Only 7% work part-time to boost their confidence — the least popular option.

21% take a part-time job primarily to develop some skills.

9% are motivated mainly by the opportunity to meet new people.

Useful phrases — tap to insert:

According to the survey, The results show that The majority of respondents (33%) 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

Work experience (33%) vs. boosting confidence (7%) — practical career goals clearly outweigh personal development motives.

Gaining extra money (30%) vs. meeting new people (9%) — financial independence matters far more to teenagers than socialising.

Developing skills (21%) vs. boosting confidence (7%) — concrete skill-building is valued more than general self-improvement.

Comparison starters — tap to insert:

Compared to gaining work experience, While 33% work to gain experience, This is perhaps because In contrast, Interestingly, It seems that practical goals drive most teenagers,

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Part 4 of 5 — Problem & Solution

Outline a problem that can arise with having a part-time job as a teenager and suggest a realistic way to solve it.

Problem & solution ideas

Problem: combining part-time work with school studies can lead to fatigue and lower academic performance.

Problem: irregular working hours may disrupt sleep patterns and harm teenagers' health.

Problem: some employers exploit young workers by paying them less than the minimum wage or giving them too many shifts.

Solution: set clear limits on weekly working hours for teenagers to protect their studies and wellbeing.

Solution: teach teenagers time-management skills so they can balance work, school, and rest effectively.

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, Schools and parents could

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Part 5 of 5 — Conclusion

Give and explain your opinion on the advantages of working part-time for teenagers. Why is it beneficial? What skills or values does it develop?

Closing phrases — tap to insert:

In conclusion, To sum up, I strongly believe that In my opinion, part-time work offers teenagers valuable benefits because Working part-time is essential for Without early work experience,

0 words~2–4 sentences

Vocabulary — key words & phrases

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