Task 38.1

Essay Writing · Survey Comment

Comment on Data & Give Your Opinion

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Clothes Shopping — Why Do Zetlanders Buy New Clothes?

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

Task 38.1 · Variant 19

Imagine that you are doing a project on why Zetlanders buy new clothes. 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: Why do you buy new clothes?

Choose one option

Options	Number of respondents (%)
To replace worn-out clothes	40
To keep up with fashion	31
To give as a present	16
To enrich one's wardrobe	7
To improve one's mood	6

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 shopping for clothes and suggest a way of solving it;
conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the role of fashion in our lives.

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 Zetlanders buy new clothes. Mention the survey briefly.

Tap a phrase to insert it:

Shopping for clothes is a part of everyday life for most people. The reasons why people buy new clothes are surprisingly varied, A recent survey among Zetlanders investigated This project focuses on As part of a project on clothes-buying habits,

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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

40% said they buy new clothes to replace worn-out ones — the most popular answer.

31% chose keeping up with fashion — the second most common reason.

Only 6% buy clothes to improve their mood — the least popular option.

16% purchase clothes primarily to give as a present.

7% buy clothes mainly to enrich their wardrobe.

Useful phrases — tap to insert:

According to the survey, The results show that The majority of respondents (40%) 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

Replacing worn-out clothes (40%) vs. keeping up with fashion (31%) — practical necessity clearly outweighs trend-following.

Fashion (31%) vs. improving one's mood (6%) — far more people cite style than emotional well-being as a motive.

Practical reasons vs. social/gift reasons — buying as a gift (16%) ranks higher than enriching a wardrobe (7%), suggesting generosity matters.

Comparison starters — tap to insert:

Compared to keeping up with fashion, While 31% buy clothes for fashion, This is perhaps because In contrast, Interestingly, It seems that practical concerns dominate,

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Part 4 of 5 — Problem & Solution

Outline a problem that can arise with shopping for clothes and suggest a realistic way to solve it.

Problem & solution ideas

Problem: overspending on clothes driven by fast fashion trends leads to personal debt and financial stress.

Problem: impulsive buying results in wardrobe clutter — people own many items they rarely or never wear.

Problem: the environmental impact of fast fashion — excessive clothing production contributes to pollution and waste.

Solution: set a monthly clothing budget and plan purchases in advance to avoid impulse buys.

Solution: choose quality over quantity and consider second-hand or sustainable fashion options.

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, Shoppers could benefit from

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Part 5 of 5 — Conclusion

Give and explain your opinion on the role of fashion in our lives. Does fashion matter? Can it be positive? What is a healthy attitude towards clothing?

Closing phrases — tap to insert:

In conclusion, To sum up, I strongly believe that In my opinion, fashion plays an important role in our lives because While fashion can be a form of self-expression, A balanced approach to clothing means

0 words~2–4 sentences

Vocabulary — key words & phrases

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