Make an opening statement on the subject of the project

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• I am doing the project on …... (rewrite the topic from the task) I have found some data on the subject. The aim of my project is to analyze the results of the opinion poll presented in a diagram and express my opinion on the subject.

Select and report 2-3 facts�

Analyzing the results of the opinion poll, I can identify some interesting facts about ….. It is interesting that …% of the respondents have chosen …. Only …% of the respondents have preferred ….

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• I can identify the main features of the statistics presented in the table/diagram.
• The table/diagram shows/indicates/demonstrates/presents statistics on/ gives information about/provides information about …… as well as the number/percentage of ……

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• The first fact is that …/the second fact is that …;
• It is interesting/surprising that …; It is worth mentioning that …

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Make 1-2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments

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The data from the diagram allows me to make a comparison. It can be seen from the diagram that the number of the respondents who have chosen … is smaller than the number of those who have chosen …. It can be explained by the fact that ….

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Comparative structures:

• It can be seen from the table/diagram that the percentage of the respondents Ving….…
• … is almost as popular as …/… is twice as popular as …
• … is not as popular as …/… is more/less popular than …/… far less ... than…

Commenting the comparison: trying to explain the difference.

• Using modals of speculation (could, may, might)
• Using linkers of reasoning (because, as, since)
• Using phrases like It seems that …, Perhaps, …, I suppose …..

Outline a problem that can arise with ……… and suggest a way of solving it (§4)

• The presented information raises a significant issue. People (teenagers….)I believe the best solution to the problem is …

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• According to the statistics presented in the table (the topic mentioned in the paragraph 4) is actual. Although there are a lot of benefits of ………. there is a serious problem.
• Although I see from the table/diagram that (the topic mentioned in the paragraph 4) is actual, there is a problem connected with ……… Describe the problem.
• I believe that the best solution to the problem is ……..

Conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the ________. (§5)

• In conclusion, I strongly believe that …

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Linking words to express your point of view:

• I believe that …
• I am convinced that …
• Personally, I think that …
• In my opinion, …