Task 38.1
Essay Writing · Survey Comment
Comment on Data & Give Your Opinion
Technological Advancements — What Excites Zetland Teenagers Most?
Survey-Based Essay · 200–250 words · 5 Paragraphs
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Task 38.1 · Variant 9
Imagine that you are doing a project on technological advancements Zetland teenagers are most excited about. 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 technological advancement are you most excited about?
Choose one option
| Options | Number of respondents (%) |
|---|---|
| Breakthroughs in medicine | |
| Eco-friendly decisions | |
| Personalised learning technologies | |
| Hyper-speed transportation | |
| Advanced translation technologies |
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 technological advancement and suggest a way of solving it;
- conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of science in our lives.
Part 1 of 5 — Opening Statement
Introduce the topic. State the subject of your project: what technological advancements excite Zetland teenagers the most. Mention the survey briefly.
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Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace,
Technological progress is one of the most discussed topics among young people today.
A recent survey among Zetland teenagers explored
This project focuses on
As part of a project on technological advancements,
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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
36% of respondents chose breakthroughs in medicine — the most popular option by far.
24% selected eco-friendly decisions — the second most popular choice.
Only 9% were most excited about advanced translation technologies — the least popular option.
19% favoured personalised learning technologies.
12% chose hyper-speed transportation.
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
According to the survey,
The results show that
The majority of respondents (36%)
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 teenagers prefer one technology over another? Are any results surprising?
Comparison ideas
Breakthroughs in medicine (36%) vs. advanced translation technologies (9%) — teenagers clearly prioritise health over communication tools.
Eco-friendly decisions (24%) vs. hyper-speed transportation (12%) — environmental concerns outweigh the appeal of faster travel.
Personalised learning (19%) vs. translation tech (9%) — both relate to education and language but learning tools are rated twice as popular.
Comparison starters — tap to insert:
Compared to breakthroughs in medicine,
While 36% are excited about medical advances,
This is perhaps because
In contrast,
Interestingly,
It seems that teenagers are more concerned with health and the environment than
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Part 4 of 5 — Problem & Solution
Outline a problem that can arise with technological advancement and suggest a realistic way to solve it.
Problem & solution ideas
Problem: rapid technological development can lead to job displacement as automation replaces human workers.
Problem: over-reliance on technology may reduce critical thinking skills and make people dependent on devices.
Problem: unequal access to new technologies creates a digital divide between wealthy and less privileged communities.
Solution: governments and schools should invest in digital literacy programmes to prepare people for a technology-driven future.
Solution: introduce ethical guidelines and international agreements to regulate the development and use of powerful technologies.
Problem / solution phrases — tap to insert:
One major challenge is
A significant problem with rapid technological progress is
However, this could be addressed by
One possible solution would be
To overcome this,
Governments and educational institutions could
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Part 5 of 5 — Conclusion
Give and explain your opinion on the importance of science in our lives. Why does scientific progress matter? What role does it play for society and for young people?
Closing phrases — tap to insert:
In conclusion,
To sum up,
I strongly believe that
In my opinion, science plays a vital role in our lives because
Scientific progress is essential for
Without continued investment in science,
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Vocabulary — key words & phrases