Task 38.1
Essay Writing · Survey Comment
Comment on Data & Give Your Opinion
Fashion Trends — How Do Young Zetlanders Follow Fashion?
Survey-Based Essay · 200–250 words · 5 Paragraphs
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Imagine that you are doing a project on how young Zetlanders follow fashion. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey conducted among young Zetlanders (see the table below).
Comment on the survey data and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
The survey question: How do you follow fashion?
Choose one option
| Options | Number of respondents (%) |
|---|---|
| Looking through fashion articles online | |
| Noticing what others wear | |
| Following fashion bloggers | |
| Seeking professional advice | |
| Watching fashion shows |
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 following fashion and suggest a way of solving it;
- conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on whether it is important for young people to follow fashion.
Part 1 of 5 — Opening Statement
Introduce the topic. State the subject of your project: how young Zetlanders follow fashion. Mention the survey briefly.
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Fashion plays an increasingly important role in the lives of young people today.
Following fashion trends is a widespread habit among young Zetlanders,
A recent survey among young Zetlanders explored
This project focuses on
As part of a project on fashion,
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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
36% said they follow fashion by looking through fashion articles online — the most popular answer.
26% keep up with trends by noticing what others wear — the second most common method.
Only 7% follow fashion by watching fashion shows — the least popular option.
22% follow fashion bloggers to stay updated on trends.
9% seek professional style advice from experts.
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
According to the survey,
The results show that
The majority of respondents (36%)
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 method over another? Are the results surprising?
Comparison ideas
Online articles (36%) vs. watching fashion shows (7%) — digital content clearly dominates over traditional media.
Noticing others (26%) vs. seeking professional advice (9%) — informal, everyday observation outweighs expert guidance.
Online articles (36%) vs. fashion bloggers (22%) — both are digital, but curated editorial content is preferred over personal influencers.
Comparison starters — tap to insert:
Compared to reading articles online,
While 36% use online articles,
This is perhaps because
In contrast,
Interestingly,
It seems that digital sources are far more accessible,
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Part 4 of 5 — Problem & Solution
Outline a problem that can arise with following fashion and suggest a realistic way to solve it.
Problem & solution ideas
Problem: constantly chasing trends can be very expensive, putting young people under financial pressure.
Problem: following fashion obsessively can harm self-esteem if young people feel they never look good enough.
Problem: social media creates unrealistic beauty and style standards that are hard to live up to.
Solution: develop a personal style that does not depend entirely on current trends, reducing spending.
Solution: schools could teach media literacy so young people critically evaluate fashion content they see online.
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 whether it is important for young people to follow fashion. Does fashion matter? What role does it play in identity and self-expression?
Closing phrases — tap to insert:
In conclusion,
To sum up,
I strongly believe that
In my opinion, following fashion is important for young people because
Being aware of fashion trends can help young people
Without a sense of personal style,
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Vocabulary — key words & phrases