Task 38.1
Essay Writing · Survey Comment
Comment on Data & Give Your Opinion
Volunteer Organisations — What Do Young Zetlanders Choose?
Survey-Based Essay · 200–250 words · 5 Paragraphs
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Task 38.1 · Variant 15
Imagine that you are doing a project on the most popular types of volunteer organisations among young Zetlanders. 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: What volunteer organisation do you belong to?
Choose one option
| Options | Number of respondents (%) |
|---|---|
| Ecological organisations | |
| Helping in an emergency | |
| Animal shelters | |
| Supporting senior citizens | |
| Helping the homeless |
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 joining a volunteer organisation and suggest a way of solving it;
- conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of volunteering for young people.
Part 1 of 5 — Opening Statement
Introduce the topic. State the subject of your project: the most popular types of volunteer organisations among young Zetlanders. Mention the survey briefly.
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Volunteering has become an increasingly popular activity among young people.
Many young Zetlanders are actively involved in various volunteer organisations,
A recent survey among young Zetlanders explored
This project focuses on
As part of a project on volunteer organisations,
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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
39% belong to ecological organisations — the most popular choice by a wide margin.
28% volunteer to help in an emergency — the second most common answer.
Only 5% help the homeless — the least popular option overall.
18% are involved in animal shelters.
10% support senior citizens through volunteering.
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 organisation over another? Are the results surprising?
Comparison ideas
Ecological organisations (39%) vs. helping the homeless (5%) — environmental causes are far more attractive to young Zetlanders than direct social care.
Emergency help (28%) vs. supporting senior citizens (10%) — urgent response work appeals more than ongoing elderly care.
Animal shelters (18%) vs. supporting senior citizens (10%) — caring for animals is notably more popular than caring for elderly people.
Comparison starters — tap to insert:
Compared to ecological organisations,
While 39% join ecological organisations,
This is perhaps because
In contrast,
Interestingly,
It seems that environmental awareness drives most young volunteers,
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Part 4 of 5 — Problem & Solution
Outline a problem that can arise with joining a volunteer organisation and suggest a realistic way to solve it.
Problem & solution ideas
Problem: volunteering takes up a lot of time, making it difficult to balance with schoolwork and personal life.
Problem: young volunteers may feel emotionally overwhelmed when dealing with difficult situations such as homelessness or emergencies.
Problem: lack of proper training means young volunteers may not know how to help effectively or safely.
Solution: organisations could offer flexible schedules and short-term commitments to make volunteering more accessible.
Solution: provide mandatory orientation sessions and mentoring from experienced volunteers before starting.
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,
Volunteer organisations could
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Part 5 of 5 — Conclusion
Give and explain your opinion on the importance of volunteering for young people. Why does it matter? What skills or values does volunteering develop?
Closing phrases — tap to insert:
In conclusion,
To sum up,
I strongly believe that
In my opinion, volunteering plays a vital role in young people's lives because
Taking part in volunteer work is essential for
Without volunteering,
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Vocabulary — key words & phrases