Writing. Part 2. Домбровская И.В - 38 стр.

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Exercise 32
Match the facts with the generalisations.
                                      Facts
1 19% of teenagers leave school at 16 to get a job.
2 7 out of 10 people drive alone to work.
3 90% of people who buy magazines regularly read specialist magazines.
4 3 out of 4 people interviewed said they did not enjoy their job.
5 66% of families watch more than 20 hours of television per week.

                                Generalisations
a This implies that few people read magazines for relaxation alone.
b This demonstrates the growing influence of television in our lives.
c This suggests that most teenagers value education above money.
d This shows that most people do not find jobs which suit their personal
  interests.
e This indicates that most people value personal convenience above
  environmental concerns.

Exercise 33
Read the following facts and complete the sentences by writing appropriate
generalisations.
1. 81% of ex-smokers said they had quit smoking in the last five years. This
  suggests...
2. 87% of people under the age of 25 travel abroad at least once a year. This
  indicates...
3. 4 out of 5 people drink a brand name cola. This illustrates...
4. 9 out of 10 married couples were engaged for more than a year. This shows...
5. 92% of all games sold last year were computer games. This illustrates…

Exercise 34
Match the generalisations with the facts.
                                Generalisations
1.   Most people would rather watch TV than read a book.
2.   Few people prefer to holiday in their own country.
3.   A majority of people exercise regularly.
4.   Most people who eat out regularly prefer Chinese food.
5.   A large percentage of the population read a daily newspaper.
                                      Facts
A.   This is exemplified by the fact that 8 out of 10 people go abroad for their
     holidays.
B.   This is illustrated by the fact that 61% of the population buy newspapers
     daily.
C.   This is shown by the fact that 99% of all households own a TV, while
     book sales have fallen by a third.