Task 38.1

Essay Writing · Survey Comment

Comment on Data & Give Your Opinion

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Spring Break — How Do Zetland Teenagers Spend It?

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

Task 38.1 · Variant 4

Imagine that you are doing a project on how teenagers in Zetland spend their spring break. 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: What do you prefer to do during a spring break?

Choose one option

Options	Number of respondents (%)
Going on a family trip	35%
Chilling out with friends	30%
Sleeping and watching videos	16%
Doing some sports	12%
Doing extra studies	7%

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 planning a spring break and suggest a way of solving it;
conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of having a rest during a spring break.

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: how teenagers in Zetland spend their spring break. Mention the survey briefly.

Tap a phrase to insert it:

Spring break is an important time of year for many teenagers. How young people choose to spend their holidays is a fascinating topic, A recent survey among Zetland teenagers explored This project focuses on As part of a project on spring break habits,

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

35% prefer going on a family trip — the most popular choice.

30% enjoy chilling out with friends — the second most common answer.

Only 7% choose to do extra studies — the least popular option.

16% prefer sleeping and watching videos during the break.

12% opt for doing some sports activity.

Useful phrases — tap to insert:

According to the survey, The results show that The majority of respondents (35%) 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 teenagers prefer one activity over another? Are any results surprising?

Comparison ideas

Family trips (35%) vs. extra studies (7%) — leisure and bonding clearly dominate over academic effort during the break.

Chilling with friends (30%) vs. doing sports (12%) — relaxing socially is far more appealing than physical activity for most teenagers.

Active rest (family trip + sports = 47%) vs. passive rest (sleeping/videos = 16%) — most Zetland teens prefer engaging activities over doing nothing.

Comparison starters — tap to insert:

Compared to going on a family trip, While 35% prefer a family trip, This is perhaps because In contrast, Interestingly, It seems that social activities are far more appealing,

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Part 4 of 5 — Problem & Solution

Outline a problem that can arise with planning a spring break and suggest a realistic way to solve it.

Problem & solution ideas

Problem: teenagers may struggle to agree on activities when family and personal preferences clash, causing conflict.

Problem: a lack of planned activities can lead to boredom and excessive screen time, making the break feel wasted.

Problem: limited budget can prevent families from going on trips or organising meaningful activities.

Solution: plan the break together as a family, giving every member a chance to suggest activities.

Solution: set a rough daily schedule that balances rest with active or social pursuits to avoid boredom.

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, Families and teenagers could

0 words~3–4 sentences

Part 5 of 5 — Conclusion

Give and explain your opinion on the importance of having a rest during a spring break. Why does it matter? What benefits does proper rest bring to teenagers?

Closing phrases — tap to insert:

In conclusion, To sum up, I strongly believe that In my opinion, having proper rest during a spring break is essential because Taking a real break from studies is vital for Without adequate rest,

0 words~2–4 sentences

Vocabulary — key words & phrases

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