Task 38.1

Essay Writing · Survey Comment

Comment on Data & Give Your Opinion

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Space Trip — Why Would Zetland Teenagers Go?

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

Task 38.1 · Variant 18

Imagine that you are doing a project on why Zetland teenagers would like to go on a space trip. 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 would you like to go on a space trip?

Choose one option

Options	Number of respondents (%)
To experience something unique	45
To see the Earth from outer space	28
To make a dream come true	15
To learn more about the world	10
To make a scientific discovery	2

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 people going into space and suggest a way of solving it;
conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of space exploration.

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 would like to go on a space trip. Mention the survey briefly.

Tap a phrase to insert it:

Space exploration has always captured the imagination of young people. The idea of travelling to space is a dream shared by many Zetland teenagers, A recent survey among Zetland teenagers explored This project focuses on As part of a project on space travel,

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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

45% said their main reason is to experience something unique — the most popular answer by far.

28% chose to see the Earth from outer space — the second most common reason.

Only 2% would go to make a scientific discovery — the least popular option.

15% would go primarily to make a dream come true.

10% want to learn more about the world through a space trip.

Useful phrases — tap to insert:

According to the survey, The results show that The majority of respondents (45%) 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

Experiencing something unique (45%) vs. making a scientific discovery (2%) — personal thrill clearly dominates over scientific curiosity.

Seeing the Earth from space (28%) vs. learning more about the world (10%) — the emotional appeal of the view outweighs the educational motive.

Making a dream come true (15%) vs. scientific discovery (2%) — romantic aspiration matters far more to teenagers than research goals.

Comparison starters — tap to insert:

Compared to experiencing something unique, While 45% want a unique experience, This is perhaps because In contrast, Interestingly, It seems that personal adventure drives most teenagers,

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Part 4 of 5 — Problem & Solution

Outline a problem that can arise with people going into space and suggest a realistic way to solve it.

Problem & solution ideas

Problem: prolonged exposure to weightlessness causes serious health issues such as muscle loss, bone density reduction, and vision problems.

Problem: the psychological strain of isolation and confinement in a spacecraft can lead to severe mental health challenges for astronauts.

Problem: the enormous cost of space travel means that it remains inaccessible to the vast majority of people.

Solution: develop advanced exercise programmes and medical technology to counteract the physical effects of microgravity.

Solution: provide rigorous psychological training and mental health support both before and during space missions.

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, Space agencies and researchers could

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Part 5 of 5 — Conclusion

Give and explain your opinion on the importance of space exploration. Why does it matter for humanity? What does exploring space teach us?

Closing phrases — tap to insert:

In conclusion, To sum up, I strongly believe that In my opinion, space exploration is vital because Venturing beyond our planet is essential for Without space exploration,

0 words~2–4 sentences

Vocabulary — key words & phrases

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