Task 38.1

Essay Writing · Survey Comment

Comment on Data & Give Your Opinion

Cinematic editorial aerial photograph of a peaceful small town nestled in a lush green valley at golden hour, warm amber and soft teal light, cosy houses with gardens, winding quiet streets, community square with trees, dramatic wide-angle lens, serene and welcoming atmosphere

Moving to Small Towns — Why Do Zetlanders Leave the City?

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

Task 38.1 · Variant 16

Imagine that you are doing a project on why some Zetlanders move to small towns. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey conducted among the Zetlanders who have moved to small towns (see the table below).

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

The survey question: Why have you moved to a small town?

Choose one option

Options	Number of respondents (%)
A sense of community	37
Better ecology	28
Good childcare facilities	15
No traffic jams	12
Big houses	8

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 moving to a small town and suggest a way of solving it;
conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the advantages of living in small towns.

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 some Zetlanders choose to move to small towns. Mention the survey briefly.

Tap a phrase to insert it:

The question of why people leave cities for smaller communities is increasingly relevant. Moving to a small town is a choice that many Zetlanders are making, A recent survey among Zetlanders who relocated to small towns explored This project focuses on As part of a project on small-town living,

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

37% said their main reason is a sense of community — the most popular answer.

28% chose better ecology — the second most common reason.

Only 8% moved for bigger houses — the least popular option.

15% cited good childcare facilities as their main reason.

12% moved primarily to avoid traffic jams.

Useful phrases — tap to insert:

According to the survey, The results show that The majority of respondents (37%) Notably, It is worth mentioning that At the other end of the scale,

0 words~3–5 sentences

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

A sense of community (37%) vs. bigger houses (8%) — the desire for human connection clearly outweighs material considerations.

Better ecology (28%) vs. no traffic jams (12%) — environmental concerns matter more than daily convenience.

Social and environmental motivations together (65%) vs. practical ones (35%) — people are driven more by quality of life than logistics.

Comparison starters — tap to insert:

Compared to a sense of community, While 37% moved for community, This is perhaps because In contrast, Interestingly, It seems that social bonds matter most to those relocating,

0 words~3–4 sentences

Part 4 of 5 — Problem & Solution

Outline a problem that can arise with moving to a small town and suggest a realistic way to solve it.

Problem & solution ideas

Problem: limited job opportunities in small towns may force residents to commute long distances or accept lower-paid work.

Problem: fewer cultural and entertainment options can lead to a feeling of isolation, especially for young people.

Problem: poorer public transport links make it difficult to travel to cities for work or leisure.

Solution: remote working arrangements allow people to keep city-level jobs while living in a small town.

Solution: local authorities could invest in cultural centres and community events to enrich social life.

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, Local authorities and employers could

0 words~3–4 sentences

Part 5 of 5 — Conclusion

Give and explain your opinion on the advantages of living in small towns. Why does it matter? What values or benefits does small-town life offer?

Closing phrases — tap to insert:

In conclusion, To sum up, I strongly believe that In my opinion, small towns offer significant advantages because Living in a small town is beneficial for Without a strong sense of community,

0 words~2–4 sentences

Vocabulary — key words & phrases

All cards reviewed!