Imagine that you are doing a project on why computer games are popular among teenagers in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject – the results of the opinion polls (see the table below). Comment on the data in the table and give your opinion on the subject of the project. Reasons - Number of respondents (%)
Looking for entertainment - 46%
Making new friends - 21%
Improving mental skills - 13%
Developing hand-eye coordination - 11%
Seeking relaxation - 9%
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;– outline a problem that can arise with playing computer games and suggest a way of solving it;– conclude by giving your opinion on the role of computer games in teenagers’ life.
Computer games are becoming more and more popular. While doing a project on why computer games are popular among teenagers in Zetland, I have found a table with some data. I am going to analyse the data and express my opinion.
As can be seen from the table, most respondents in Zetland play computer games for looking for entertainment and making new friends - 46% and 21% respectively. It is also clear that the least popular reason for playing computer games is seeking relaxation (just 9%).
According to the table, improving mental skills, which was chosen by 13% of the respondents, is 2 percentage points more popular than developing hand-eye coordination, which was chosen by 11% of the surveyed. It demonstrates that computer games help in improving mental skills better than in developing hand-e