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Imagine that you are doing a project on what teenagers spend their pocket money on in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject – the results of a survey (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 spend your pocket money on?

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 spending pocket money and suggest a way of solving it;

– conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of pocket money for teenagers.

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Nowadays, more and more teenagers have their pocket money. I am currently working on a project, which is aimed at finding out on what teenagers spend their pocket money on in Zetland. I have found a table with some results of a relevant survey taken among teenagers in Zetland. As part of my project, I am going to analyse the statistics and present my findings.

Overall, the figures in the table show that, answering the question «What do you spend your pocket money on?», the majority of the respondents, 31%, choose the option «Sweets and drinks», while «Places of Entertainment» is not so popular, 27%. Only 19% opt for «Comics and Toys».

Interestingly, the percentage of those who prefer spending their pocket money on sweets and drinks, 31%, is more than 3 times as high as the percentage of those who pays for mobile games, 9%. In my opinion, buying sweets and drinks is cheaper and more pleasant than mobiles games.

It goes without saying that teens spend their pocket money for different things, but there may be some problems, for example, with purchasing alcohol or cigarettes. It can become a very serious problem to their health. I suppose the best solution to this problem is to ban the sales of alcohol and cigarettes to minors.

In conclusion, I am sure, that learning to spend their pocket money is very important for teens because it teaches them to be independent and cautious. The benefits will outweigh the disadvantages, undoubtedly.

∑ = 250

Imagine that you are doing a project about which companies young people would prefer working for in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject – the results оf a survey (see the pie chart below).