Task 38.1

Essay Writing · Survey Comment

Comment on Data & Give Your Opinion
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Home Decor in Zetland — What Do People Prefer?
Survey-Based Essay · 200–250 words · 5 Paragraphs
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Task 38.1 · Variant 14

Imagine that you are doing a project on the most popular home decor in Zetland. 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: What home decor do you prefer?
Choose one option
Options Number of respondents (%)
Wall art (posters, prints, paintings)
39
Vases
25
Table lamps
15
Cushions
11
Rugs
10

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 decorating your house and suggest a way of solving it;
  • conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the best decoration for your room.
200–250 words
Total words
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Target: 200–250 words across all parts
Part 1 of 5 — Opening Statement
Introduce the topic. State the subject of your project: what home decor Zetlanders prefer most. Mention the survey briefly.
Tap a phrase to insert it:
Home decor plays an important role in creating a comfortable living environment. Decorating one's home is a popular pastime among Zetlanders, A recent survey among Zetlanders explored This project focuses on As part of a project on home decor preferences,
0 words~2–3 sentences
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
39% said they prefer wall art (posters, prints, paintings) — the most popular answer.
25% chose vases — the second most popular option.
Only 10% prefer rugs — the least popular choice.
15% of respondents favour table lamps.
Cushions were chosen by 11% of those surveyed.
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
According to the survey, The results show that The majority of respondents (39%) 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 type of decor over another? Are the results surprising?
Comparison ideas
Wall art (39%) vs. rugs (10%) — visual decoration on walls is far more appealing than floor coverings.
Vases (25%) vs. table lamps (15%) — decorative objects are preferred over functional lighting pieces.
Cushions (11%) vs. rugs (10%) — soft furnishings score similarly low, suggesting Zetlanders favour wall decor overall.
Comparison starters — tap to insert:
Compared to wall art, While 39% prefer wall art, This is perhaps because In contrast, Interestingly, It seems that visual appeal matters most to Zetlanders,
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Part 4 of 5 — Problem & Solution
Outline a problem that can arise with decorating your house and suggest a realistic way to solve it.
Problem & solution ideas
Problem: it can be difficult to choose decor that matches the existing interior style, leading to a cluttered or mismatched look.
Problem: quality home decor can be expensive, making it hard for people on a limited budget to create their ideal space.
Problem: trends in interior design change rapidly, so items that look stylish today may feel outdated in a few years.
Solution: stick to a consistent colour palette and style theme to ensure all pieces complement each other.
Solution: shop at second-hand stores or make DIY decorations to save money while still achieving a personal look.
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, A practical way to deal with this is
0 words~3–4 sentences
Part 5 of 5 — Conclusion
Give and explain your opinion on the best decoration for your room. What would you choose and why? What effect does it have on the atmosphere?
Closing phrases — tap to insert:
In conclusion, To sum up, I strongly believe that In my opinion, the best decoration for a room is Personally, I would choose A well-decorated room can
0 words~2–4 sentences
Vocabulary — key words & phrases