Problems that can arise with shopping for clothes:

P1: It can be challenging/difficult to find clothes that fit well
S1: Take accurate measurements and use sizing charts when shopping online.
S2: Try clothes on before purchasing/buying or look for stores with good return policies.
S3: Seek help from shop assistants

P2: The wide range of options, styles, and trends can make it difficult to make a decision and choose the right clothing items.
S1: think about your needs and preferences before shopping.
S2: Set a budget to help prioritize choices.
S3: Seek advice or second opinions from friends or family members.

P3: Certain stores may have limited options for different body sizes, which can make it challenging for some people to find suitable clothing.
S1: Look for brands or stores that offer a wide range of sizes.
S2: Explore online shopping platforms that provide more options.


P4: Some clothing items may have poor quality materials.
S1: read reviews to assess the quality of clothing items.
S2: Check fabric composition and care instructions.

#вербицкая_Вариант5
#волонтерство

The proportion of the people who belong to a volunteer organisation which supports animal shelters is higher than that of those who choose to support senior citizens, at 18% and 10% respectively. THis is not surprising because many young people love animals which can be very cute. At the same time, helping senior citizens can be challenging as they are often unfriendly.

Lack of information about the volunteer organization
Solution: Before joining, ask for detailed information about the organization's mission, activities, and expectations. Read their website to ensure you understand their goals.

Volunteering takes too much time.
- Solution: take a time-management course and learn to manage one's time effectively

Language barrier with other volunteers
- Solution: choose tasks which do not require any language skills or ask for translation support when needed.

#вербицкая_вариант10
#free_time
#свободное_время

Problems with ways of spending free time:

P1: Some ways of spending free time can be dull and uninteresting, which can lead to feelings of boredom and dissatisfaction.

S1: Explore (исследовать) new hobbies or activities that match personal interests.
S2: Join local clubs or organizations to engage in (вовлекаться в) group activities.

P2: Many people today choose to spend free time alone. It can lead to limited social interaction, which can impact one's social well-being (социальное благосостояние)
S1: join social clubs.
S2: Plan outings (выходы) or activities with friends and family.
S3: Volunteer for local organizations to meet new people.

P3: Some ways of spending free time can lead to unhealthy habits.
S1: Make conscious choices (делать осознанный выбор) to engage in activities that promote (продвигают) physical and mental well-being.
S2: Avoid (избегать) activities or environments that have negative influences.
S3: Surround oneself (окружить себя) with supportive and positive people.

Переосмыслила. Все же и первый вариант с Obviously тоже окей, вот Unsurprisingly, было бы нарушением логики.

Не стала перезаписывать чисто из-за кота. Надеюсь, не запутала никого. Все четыре варианта годятся.

#вербицкая_вариант10
#social_networks

Сегодня совсем болею, поэтому без видео. Кот, впрочем, готов сниматься.

The proportion of the respondents who use social networks for chatting with friends is much higher than that of those who do so to watch films, at 23% and 10% respectively. This is not surprising because people mostly use their phones to access social media apps, and phone screens are too small to enjoy a film.

Problems with using social networks:

1. Spending too much time on social networks can decrease (снизить) productivity in other areas of life.

S1:
- Set (установить)limits on daily social media usage
S2:
- Engage in (вовлекаться) hobbies or activities that promote (продвигают/способствуют) productivity and personal growth.

2. Social networks can be platforms for cyberbullying, negative comments, or toxic interactions. It can cause emotional distress and negative effects on mental well-being (психическое состояние).

S1:
- Report (сообщать) or block abusive or harmful individuals.
S2:
- Surround yourself with a positive and supportive online community

3. Sharing personal information on social networks can pose risks (представлять риск), for example, someone can steal one's online identity.

S1:
- Review privacy settings on social media platforms and take necessary precautions (принять необходимые меры предосторожности) to protect personal data.
S2:
- Don't share sensitive information on social media.

4. It can consume (потреблять) significant amounts of time, affecting relationships, work, or academic performance.

S1:
- Set time limits for social media use.
S2:
- Engage in activities that promote face-to-face connections.
S3:
- Seek support (искать поддержки) from friends, family, or professionals who can help overcome social media addiction.(преодолеть зависимость от соцсетей)

#вербицкая_вариант11
#sources_of_information
#источники_информации

Если мы уже прописали вопрос во втором параграфе, то в третьем можно попробовать так:

Analysing the responses to the opinion poll question, it is clear that the proportion of those who select “friends” is higher than that of those who opt for “school teachers”, at 24% and 14% respectively. This is surprising as it is school teachers’ job to provide information to their students.

or

friends/relatives

The proportion of those who get information from friends most often (24%)is higher than that of those who receive it from parents and relatives (14%).

This is not surprising as the former (первые упомянутые) play a more important role in teenagers’ lives than the latter (вторые упомянутые).

Problems with ways of getting information:

Vocabulary
1) to obtain information - получать информацию
2) to access information получать доступ к информации
3) To verify information проверять
4) To seek information искать
5) inaccurate information неточная
6) Relevant information
7) unreliable information ненадежная
8) trustworthy sources заслуживающий доверия
9) reputable sources - источники с хорошей репутацией
10) multiple sources - множественные источники

P1: There is a risk of obtaining information from sources that are inaccurate or unreliable.

S1: Seek information from reputable sources such as official websites or trustworthy books.

S2: Verify information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy.

P2: there is a lot of information available, so it can be challenging to find relevant information.

S: Seek guidance from librarians or subject experts. They can assist you in finding reliable and relevant information.

P3: Some sources do not provide the desired information in one's native language.

S1: use translation tools or websites to access information in different languages.
S2: Seek assistance from bilingual individuals or use language-learning resources to overcome language barriers (преодолевать языковые барьеры) .

P4: in many areas people have limited access to (ограниченный доступ к) technology or the internet, so it is hard for them to stay informed.

S: use public libraries, community centers, or internet cafes that provide free or affordable internet access.

Problems with choosing a job:
Vocabulary

a challenging task = a difficult task
to pose challenges - представлять трудности
a remote job - удаленная работа
a career counsellor - консультант по трудоустройству
work experience - опыт работы
to gain experience - получить опыт

P1: It can be challenging to find suitable job opportunities in a specific field or location

S1: Consider remote work options.
S2: Seek advice from career counselors

P2: It can be challenging to choose a job due to a lack of specific qualifications or relevant work experience.

S: get some additional education to improve one's qualifications.

P3: many people do not have clear career goals, which can make it challenging to choose a job.

S1: do an aptitude test to understand one's personal values, skills, and interests. It will help to identify potential career paths.
S2: Seek guidance from mentors or career counselors.

P4: low salary offers can pose challenges when choosing a job especially if one does not have relevant work experience.

S: Explore part-time or freelance work to have some income while gaining experience.

Во втором параграфе - the least popular answers/options were are

К третьему параграфу еще вот так можно подводку сделать, чтобы с кавычками писать потом:

Analysing the responses to the opinion poll question, it is clear that the proportion of those surveyed who select “a” is higher than that of those who opt for “b”