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THINK! Do you think that students should have a small amount of studying in the holidays? Why/Why not?

1 Read the survey results and the report and answer the questions.

1 There is one error in the report. What is it?

2 Do you agree or disagree with the majority of people in this survey?

2 Study the Key Phrases. Which of the phrases is not in the report?

Language point: Expressing contrast

3 Study the expressions in blue in the report. Rewrite sentences 1-4. Include the words in brackets.

1 Most students don't like exams. Many teachers think they are useful. (whereas)

2 I like trying out new things. I don't always like the things I try. (although)

3 I find maths and science really easy. Subjects like literature and English are difficult for me. (In contrast)

4 I think exams are important. I think we have too many. (However)

4 USE IT! Follow the steps in the Writing Guide.

Survey report: Holiday studying

In our survey at school, we asked people 'Should students have a small amount of studying in the holidays? Of the forty students who participated, 60% said 'yes' and 30% said 'no' However, 10% of people were undecided.

Those in favour said that it is helpful for students to have some work in the holidays so that they don't forget everything, In contrast, those against commented that students have too much work when they are at school and they need a break. Another comment from the 'yes' side was that students can maintain the concentration by doing work little and often, whereas people who said 'no' think that it's sad to consider the holidays as an extension of the school year. Those who were undecided didn't make comments, although one student said 'It depends on the amount of work!

All in all, the results indicate that the majority of students think that a small amount of studying in the holidays can be helpful.