Task 38.1
You are doing a project on what motivates people to lead a healthy lifestyle in Zetland. You have found the following data in a survey of Zetland residents.
The survey question was:
"What is the main factor that motivates you to lead a healthy lifestyle?"
Comment on the data in the table and give your opinion on the topic of what really motivates people to be healthy.
In your essay you should:
- comment on the data in the table
- compare the different factors
- say what problem people face when trying to lead a healthy lifestyle and suggest solutions to these problem
- give your opinion on the importance of a healthy lifestyle for young people
Write 200–250 words.
Упражнение
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I am currently working …. ………. on what motivates people in Zetland to lead a healthy lifestyle. I have found a table ……………. on this topic. In this essay, I will …….. my opinion.
According to the table, ……………………….. is "Desire to feel better and have more energy," chosen by 35%, ……………… "Recommendation from a doctor," chosen by 28%. …………… "Following current trends and fashion," chosen by 10%. This clear difference between the top and bottom factors shows that ……………………................
The remaining factors - "Influence of social media and fitness bloggers" (….%) and "Advice from friends and family" (….%) - form a middle group. While social media influence is slightly higher than personal advice, both are significantly less important than the main motivations. This might be because ……………………………………………………
Notably, one problem that can arise with pursuing a healthy lifestyle is ……………………We can solve it by ………………………………………………………………………………................................
In conclusion, I believe that leading a healthy lifestyle is extremely important for young people because ………………………………………………………………………………………………… This opinion supports a more careful and long-lasting way of thinking about health.
(Word count: 200 - 250)
Решение
I am currently working on a project on what motivates people in Zetland to lead a healthy lifestyle. I have found a table showing the results of a survey on this topic. In this essay, I will analyse the data and provide my opinion.
According to the table, the most popular response is "Desire to feel better and have more energy," chosen by 35%, followed by "Recommendation from a doctor / Health concerns," chosen by 28%. The least popular is "Following current trends and fashion," chosen by 10%. This clear difference between the top and bottom factors shows that internal motivation is much stronger than external trends.
The remaining factors - "Influence of social media and fitness bloggers" (15%) and "Advice from friends and family" (12%) - form a middle group. While social media influence is slightly higher than personal advice, both are significantly less important than the main motivations. This suggests that while digital and social environments have some impact, they are not decisive in people's health choices.
Notably, one problem that can arise with pursuing a healthy lifestyle is high levels of stress and unrealistic expectations from social media. We can solve it by promoting digital detox periods and educating people that health is a personal journey, not a competition.
In conclusion, I believe that leading a healthy lifestyle is extremely important for young people. It helps because it builds a strong foundation for future well-being and teaches valuable life skills. This opinion supports a more careful and long-lasting way of thinking about health among Zetland youth.
(Word count: 250)