Task 38.1

Essay Writing · Survey Comment

Comment on Data & Give Your Opinion

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Popular Ways of Travelling — What Do Zetlanders Prefer?

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

Task 38.1 · Variant 8

Imagine that you are doing a project on popular ways of travelling in Zetland. 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: How do you prefer to travel?

Choose one option

Options	Number of respondents (%)
By car	40
By train	29
By bus	20
By plane	8
Hitchhiking	3

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 when travelling and suggest a way of solving it;
conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the best way of travelling for you.

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: popular ways of travelling in Zetland. Mention the survey briefly.

Tap a phrase to insert it:

Travelling is an important part of life for many people around the world. The way people choose to get from place to place varies greatly, A recent survey among Zetlanders explored This project focuses on As part of a project on popular ways of travelling,

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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% of respondents prefer travelling by car — the most popular option.

29% chose to travel by train — the second most common answer.

Only 3% prefer hitchhiking — the least popular way of travelling.

20% said they prefer travelling by bus.

8% prefer flying by plane.

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 Zetlanders prefer one mode of transport over another? Are the results surprising?

Comparison ideas

Travelling by car (40%) vs. by plane (8%) — cars offer much greater flexibility and convenience for everyday journeys.

Travelling by train (29%) vs. by bus (20%) — trains are often faster and more comfortable, which may explain their higher popularity.

Road transport (car + bus = 60%) vs. rail/air — most Zetlanders clearly prefer ground-level travel over faster alternatives.

Comparison starters — tap to insert:

Compared to travelling by car, While 40% prefer going by car, This is perhaps because In contrast, Interestingly, It seems that convenience plays a key role,

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Part 4 of 5 — Problem & Solution

Outline a problem that can arise when travelling and suggest a realistic way to solve it.

Problem & solution ideas

Problem: heavy traffic and road congestion make travelling by car slow and stressful, especially in cities.

Problem: long-distance travel can be expensive, meaning some people cannot afford the means of transport they prefer.

Problem: travelling by car contributes significantly to air pollution and carbon emissions.

Solution: invest in better public transport infrastructure so that trains and buses become a more attractive alternative to cars.

Solution: introduce affordable travel passes or subsidies for eco-friendly modes of transport.

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, Governments and transport authorities could

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Part 5 of 5 — Conclusion

Give and explain your opinion on the best way of travelling for you. Which mode of transport do you prefer personally, and why?

Closing phrases — tap to insert:

In conclusion, To sum up, I strongly believe that In my opinion, the best way to travel is Personally, I prefer travelling by As far as I am concerned,

0 words~2–4 sentences

Vocabulary — key words & phrases

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