(i Graphs with a trend Try it first! oa —______ — ~ © Task 1 Writing: How to write about graphs with a trend | ‘One type of question in Task 1 isto write about a graph which shows trends, which are | changes over time. You can be asked 10 wite about diferent types of graphs, suchas Tine graphs, pie charts, tables or bar charts. For graphs with tends, you will see a | _ time period in the tile of the graph (eg she arma earnings of three bakeries in London 2000-2010) 1 Try writing an answer for the essay question below. You will need to: © write an introduction to the topic of the graph in your own words (paragraph 1) © givean overview of the main ideas in the graph (paragraph 2) © describe the most important changes and numbers (paragraphs 3 and 4); @ write a minimum of 150 words. In the exam, you brave 20 minutes for Task L The graph shows data about the annual earnings of three bakeries in London, 2000-2010. ‘Summarize the information by selecting anid reporting the maia features, and make comparisons where relevant. | enn enone 2 Think about these questions before you start. ‘What is the main topic of the graph? @ How could you rewrite the introduction in your own words? © What are the general trends for the three bakeries over the whole period? © Which numbers will you select to write about in paragraphs 3 and 4? i ° ° What grammar and vocabulary will you need to use? Can you give your personal opinion about what happens in the graph? 3 Are these sentences about the graph true (T) oF false (F)? Use a dictionary to help you. 1 There was an upward trend in the income of Bernie's Buns over the period. 2 The earnings of Robbie's Bakery fluctuated significantly between 2000 and 2005. 3 The income of Lovely Loaves saw a considerable decline over the decade. i 7 Graphs with atrend 79spotlight 4 Re-wording the introduction — - ~~ This essential to cert the introduction in your own words. Ths section shows you an | easy and effective way to do this for any Task 1 question. ‘The chart shows information about visitors to Australia, 2000-2008. ‘Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant, mre sg OOOO OTC COR A TOTTI 1 Look at the extract from an essay question above. The topic is visitors to Australia, Complete these two possible ways of rewriting it. 1. 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Write an introduction for these two topes, pesne ova epee 1 Gas production in Russa (2003-2008) severscouion. | Employment.rates inthe public sector, UK (2006-2010) 80 7 Graphs with a trendrr Spotlight 2 Writing an overview ——— pease In paragraph 2 of your Task 1 answer, you need to write a general overview of the ‘main trends and most important information in the graph, Don't write any numbers or percentages in this paragraph. 1 Look at the graph about bakeries on page 79 and discuss these questions. 1. What was the general trend for the earnings of the three bakeries? i 2 Which were the most popular bakeries in 2000 and in 2010? Thefcthngyousto | 3 Is there anything ole you could talk aboutin the overview? vriteabouciheswenien | ‘eWefeeeowrtiewoe | 2 Match the two halves of these phrases for describing gonoral trends. pero eee | There wasasignificant upwardtrend a. trend a the income of Lovely Loaves vnemumnenead 2 The earings of Lovely Loaves saw b significantly over the period. 3 There was a downward in the income of Bernie's Buns, 4 The income of Bernie's Buns fluctuated da dramatic increase in the last 5 The income of Robbie's Bakery witnessed five years. © aconsiderable fall over the period, 3 Read this overview and find synonyms for the phrases below. Overall, what stands out from the graph is that there were considerable upward trends in the income of both Bernie's Buns and Robbie's Bakery, while the earnings of Lovely Loaves saw a substantial fall over the period in question. 1 in general pverai, 2 itcan be seen that bi 3 the income of Bernie’s Buns and Robbie's Bakery rose | Toov denrhawe meh ae mesieeente, 5 the income of Lovely Loaves wont down significantly | See onan RE Perereerie eects evn he eres Heoburmake ce 00 vor enue we Segrinewna ose After you have desctibed the general trends, if you have time, you can select another iteresing ides ftom the graph to waite inthe overview. i 4 Match the phrases in italics in these sentences (1-2) with their definitions (ab). 1 Another interesting point is that Lovely Loaves was the most popular bakery in 2000, but in 2010 Robbie's Bakery earned more money than the others. 2 In addition, the highest income in the period was for Robbie's Bakery in 2010. a the peak income in the ten years b the highest figures at the start and the end of the period ‘Add the words from the box on the left to the correct places in this sample overview. saw than wnat, Overall Atands out from the graph that there were constderable trends in the income of a aia both Rerhie's Buns and Robbic’s Bakery, the earnings af Lovely Loaves a substantial fall over the in question. Another interesting point is that Lovely Loaves the most popular bakery in 2000, but in 2010 Robbie's Bakery earned more money the others. eee ere Write an overview for the graph on types of employment in the Check and challenge section on page 90. 7 Graphs withatrend 81