Level 3 Writing Bar Charts / Line Graphs Information Transfer 1 Preparation & Worksheets (Portfolio) Your class test for Information Transfer 1 is in Week 2 ……………….. Get ready! For the test, you will have to write a report about a bar chart or line graph in just 25 minutes. You will have to write at least 150 words. Name: __________________________________ ID: __________________ Section: ____________________ Teacher: ___________________________ Draft Schedule for this week Sunday Campus Tour & Review of Vocabulary (Level 2) Monday Organizing the Report Writing the Intro Grammar: Verb / Adverb & Adjective / Noun Tuesday Writing the Body 1
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Level 3 Writing
Bar Charts / Line Graphs
Information Transfer 1
Preparation & Worksheets (Portfolio)
Your class test for Information Transfer 1 is in Week 2 ……………….. Get ready!
For the test, you will have to write a report about a bar chart or line graph in just 25 minutes. You will have to write at least 150 words.
Match the graphic with the vocabulary below. Draw it into the box next to the vocab:
Drawing Verbs of Change Related Nouns rose to increased to went up to climbed to
a rise an increase an upward trend a climb
fell to declined to decreased to dropped went down to
a fall a decline a decrease a drop a reduction
leveled out at did not change remained steady at stayed constant at
a leveling out no change
fluctuated a fluctuation
peaked at a peak
stood at (began at…)
Plateaued at
Example: As an overall trend, we can see that the price of gold fell during the 10-year period.
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Verb + Adverb Complete the chart with a partner. Can you add other words?
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Complete the following sentences by using an appropriate verb and an adverb (for most sentences). Use the PAST TENSE for the VERBS . Also, note the SUBJECTS of the sentences.
IDENTIFYING LINE GRAPH TRENDS4
The number of households owning more than one car ___________ ____________ between 2001 and 2003.
The population of rabbits in Queensland ___________ __________ during 1998.
The number of people investing in on-line bonds ______________ during the months of February and March.
Sales of Play Station Three ___________ _________ during March then ____________ _____________ during April.
TV ratings ________ at ten million on June 30th.
The number of homes owning more than one TV ________ ________ during September then __________ ________ during October and November.
The amount of rainfall in the UAE ________ ____________ during July.
Stocks in computer chips ___________ __________ during December.
The number of students attending Oxford University _________ ______________ between 1997 and 200.
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the price of petrol
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the number of students attending the ILC
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the number of tourists to Europe
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the cost of wheatin Australia
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the rate of unemployment in Uganda
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the number of visitors to the fun park
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the population of Stanford
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the number of visitors to the music website
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You will listen to 8 line chart descriptions. Match the noun phrase you hear to the line chart that it describes. Write the number of the line chart in the space beside the description. (Audio: https://soundcloud.com/level-3-integrated/identifying-line-graphs)
A. The number of people visiting the Natural History Museum was rise slightly during January.
B. Between February and April, the number is drop dramatically from 50 to 30 people.
C. Following this, the number climb rapidly from 52 to 70.
D. Then, between June and July, the numbers reduced slightly.
E. Finally, between July and August, the number visiting was reduce gradually from 55 to 35.
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VERBS NOUNS
Most of the verbs of change have matching nouns. You can increase your vocab and grammar scores by using different forms.
Example of sentence with a verb form
or we can use a related noun, for example:
verb of change related noun
Population levels fell. There was a fall in population (levels).
Sales of Toyotas increased over the 2-year period.
There was ___ _____________ _______sales of Toyotas over the 2-year period.
Al Ain’s population rose to 400,000 people by 2008.
ConversationsDirections: Make mini conversations with your partners, using different line graph titles. You may need to use add a few words (prepositions, articles, etc.). Alternate turns for who is A / B.Example: price of gold – increased dramatically - yesterdayStudent A. I heard that the price of gold increased yesterday.Student B: Oh, yes, there was an increase in the price of gold yesterday.Student A. That’s really interesting.Student B: I know right? I thought so too!
1. Number of traffic accidents in Al Ain – declined slightly –2020 - 2015
2. Number of Emirati girls who played sports – rose dramatically – last 10 years
3. population of Dubai – dropped– in 2010.
4. Percentage of people who used the metro in Dubai – increased– 2014
5. Number of Volvos sold in UAE – dropped sharply
6. Sales of Toyotas increased over the 2-year period.
(another tip: Try to vary the styles of the phrases. For example, there are many different way to say “sales of Toyotas”. See the first example, and complete more for practice:
sales of Toyotas Toyota sales The number of Toyotas
sold The number of Toyotas
The number of students attending the ILC _____________________
Number of people who played football_____________________
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Population levels fell.
There was a fall in population.
that were sold
Writing the IntroductionWith a partner, discuss the chart below, in 2 minutes, with these questions:
1. What does the chart measure? __________________________
2. (Y-axis) HOW are the tourist numbers MEASURED? (percentages, millions, numbers) ___________
3. (X-axis) For what TIME PERIOD? __________________________
4. In GENERAL What HAPPENED to the number from the beginning to the end of the period? ______
Example Introduction:
The line graph shows how many tourists visited Al Ain’s Old Souq every year from
2004 to 2015. As an overall trend, the number of people visiting the souq decreased over
the eleven-year period.
5. How many sentences are in the intro? ______
6. What is the in the first sentence?
7. What is in the 2 nd sentence
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Writing the IntroductionThe Intro has two sentences.
Sentence 1 – a general statement that answers the questions: “What kind of chart? Is this?” It includes several points about the graph. It should paraphrase the title & key, but not copy the words exactly.
Title & Key info (meaning of each line) – try to combine the title + key X axis (when) – “from 2010 to 20014” – during a 20-year period from 2010 to 2014” Y axis (how measured) - “in percentages” , “by percentage” “in thousands”
Example of Sentence 1
The chart shows the __________ of people who _________ football, ____________, and ___________ at UAE University between ________ and ____________.
Sentence 2 describes the trends (the direction of the line). It answers the question: What
happens in this chart?
Example of Sentence 2
As an ___________ trend, we can clearly see that the ___________ of students who __________ football and badminton _____________ while the number of _________ who played __________ increased.
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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 20080
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FootballTennis Badminton
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decreased
Do NOT get the overall trend wrong, or forget to write it. This will have a negative effect on
your grade. Be careful. Technique: put your finger at the beginning of the first number
(football) and another finger on the end number – does it increase or decrease?
There is no need to use adverbs in the introduction because it is just the general trend.
The words should be paraphrased. Do not repeat the exact words from the exam paper.
More phrases for the INTRODUCTION : In general, ….. Overall, …… As an overall trend, … We can see… In general, we can see, ….
18)__________ sales of Coke and orange juice, there was an overall decrease in sales of water. It started at 5
million litres in 1970, 19) _________ which it 20)__________ upwards to 7 million litres in 2000. 21)_________ 2000
and 2010, there was a sharp decline in water sales to 1 million litres, which was the 22)__________ in the 40 years.
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ORGANIZING THE REPORT Compare the graphs carefully and then look at the report on the next page.
1980 1985 1990 1995 20000
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Average Monthly Cost of Utilities in Al Ain
Electricity
Water
Cable TelevisionUAE
Dhs
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Average Monthly Cost of Utilities in Al Ain
ElectricityWaterCable TV
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Analysing a report1) Directions: Look at the graphs on the previous page and use information from the page to complete the gaps in this report.
2) Take notes on organisation
The bar chart shows the average cost per month of _____________,
_____________ and cable television in Al Ain from 1980 to 2000 in UAE Dhs. As
an overall trend, the cost of both _____________ and _____________
_____________ rose, while the cost of _____________ fell over the 20 year
period.
1.______________________
2.______________________
3._________/____________
4.______________________
Looking at the average monthly cost of _____________, it is clear to see that it
increased over the 20 years. In _______, it stood at about 70 Dhs. Then, from
1980 to _______ it increased slightly to 80 Dhs. From 1985 to __________ the
cost of electricity fell moderately to approximately _____________ Dhs, which was
the lowest figure in the 20 years. After that, it rose dramatically to just under
_____________ Dhs in 2000.
1.______________________
______________________
2.______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
Similarly, the cost of ___________ _________ went up during the same 20
years. It stood at just over _________ Dhs in 1980. Following this, it increased
steadily to approximately _________ Dhs in 1990. Between 1990 and __________
the average monthly cost of cable television remained constant. Finally, there was
a moderate rise in costs to slightly over __________ Dhs in 2000, which was the
highest in the 20 years.
1.______________________
______________________
2.______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
Unlike the cost of ___________ and ___________ ___________, there was an
overall decrease in the cost of ___________. It started at 20 Dhs in ________,
after which it rose steadily to just over __________ Dhs in 1985. From
__________ to 1995 the monthly cost of water fluctuated up to a peak of slightly
under _________ Dhs. Finally, in __________, there was a moderate decrease in
the cost of water to just under 20 Dhs, which was the lowest figure in the 20 years.
1.______________________
______________________
______________________
2.______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
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Verbs of change/ adverbs
Adjectives/ Related nouns
rose dramatically to
increased steadily to
climbed gradually to
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
there was a sharp fall to
there was a dramatic decline
there was a slight decrease
there was a sudden drop
there was a steady reduction
fluctuated (upwards)
fluctuated (downwards)
__________________________
__________________________
_______________________
_______________________
there was a leveling out at
there was no change
_______________________ there was a peak
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Sentence Types You can choose two basic sentence structures to write about information in a chart or graph. If you can use different types, you will get a higher score.
1. Sentences using verbs of change
Sales increased slightly, to eight thousand dirhams in September.subject + verb + adverb + other important details
2. Sentences using nouns of change (noun verbs)
There was a slight increase in sales, to 8,000 dirhams in September. be + art.+ adj. +noun + subject + other important details verb
Practice changing these verbs of change and adverbs into adjectives and related nouns.
PRACTICE SENTENCE TYPES
Change the following sentences as shown in the examples below:
a) Exports from Africa fluctuated dramatically throughout the period.
b) The development of new products fell gradually during the two year period.
c) The price of petrol dropped significantly in Sydney between 2007 and 2008.
d) The price of goods in the UAE increased slowly over the last ten months.
e) The average temperature in Abu Dhabi rose steeply between June and August.
f) There was a rapid rise in the price of food in third world countries.
g) There was a steady increase in the number of tourists visiting Dubai.
h) There was a gradual decline in the export of fruit from Jordan over the period.
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The production of wheat fell steadily (verb + adverb)
There was a steady fall in the production of wheat. (there was a + adjective + noun)
There was a dramatic rise in the production of Indian films. (there was + adjective + noun)
The production of Indian films rose dramatically. (verb + adverb)
Change the following from (verb + adverb) to (there was a + adjective + noun)
Change the following from (there was a + adjective + noun) to (verb + adverb)
i) There was a sudden drop in Syria’s water supplies in 2007.
Audio Practice Directions: Complete the report below, using the audio to help you. The first letter of each word has been given. The audio is HERE or on the blog, www.uaeufpwriting.wordpress.com > Line Graph > Course Materials
Task 1: You should spend 20 minutes on this task.
The bar chart below illustrates the number of tourists visiting three European countries in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
L_______________ a____________ the number of visitors to France, i_________ i__________
c___________ t__________ s________________ t______________ it d_________________ over the
p____________. In January, it s______________ a_______________ a________________ 850,000,
a _________ t__________ t________ w_________ a d__________________
f___________________ in tourist numbers to approximately 575,000 in April, w_____________
w______________ t__________ l____________ in the 10 m____________. N___________, it
increased sharply to 800,000 in May. A__________ t___________, the number of tourists
r_________________ c_______________ to July. F_______________ it d________________
s___________________ to about 650,000 in October.
S_________________, the number of tourists in Germany f_________ d____________
t________ s________ 10 months. It s___________ a__________ half a million in January,
b___________ g__________ down gradually to 400,000 in June. F___________ t________, visitor
numbers p___________ at around 650,000 in August. A____________ t____________, it
d___________ s________________ to 200,000 in October.
U____________ in France and Germany, in Italy t__________ w___________ a_________
o___________ r____________ i_________ the number of tourists. T____________ w___________
400,000 tourists in January, a____________ w____________ it f___________ r_______________ to
just 100,000 in February. From February to June, there was a g___________ i______________
i______________ the number of tourists to 300,000, and this d______ n___________
c______________ for the following three months. F___________, b_____________ September and
October, it r___________ d_____________ to 600,000, which was the highest in the 10 months.
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Body Paragraphs – Checklist
People who played soccer
20042005
20062007
20082009
20102011
20120%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
BoysGirlsTeachers
Directions: Check a body paragraph, using the checklist. There is an example to help you.
Example Body: Student Paragraph – Draft 1Looking at the percentage of girls who played soccer, it is clear to see that it fell over
the period. It stood at 50% in 2004. Following this, the figure dropped steadily to 10% in 2007. Next, there was a peak at 70% in 2008. After that, there was a downwards fluctuation to 40%, where it ended in 2012.
B1 B2
The first sentence names a line and gives the trend (increase/decrease)
For Body 2 & 3, give a comparison
The second sentence says where the line STARTED
Sentences #3-5 have all data for changes: when, what (subject), what
happened (verb), how much (data/number)
it says where the data ended
Special points are mentioned _____ highest or ______ lowest
Language
- Connecting words are used
- Mix of styles (verb/adverb & adjective / noun)
- Complex sentences (people who used phones / phone users)
Item 1: Now you try it for Body 2. Read the paragraph and complete the checklist.
Unlike the percentage of girls and teachers who played soccer, there was an overall climb in the percentage of boys who enjoyed soccer. The figure started at 30% in 2004, after which it went up moderately to 50% in 2007. Between 2007 and 2009, there was no change. Following this, it rose dramatically to 90%, which was the highest in the period, and stayed constant until 2011. Finally, it decreased slightly to approximately 85% in 2012.
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Prepositions and ArticlesAdd prepositions (of, at, in) and articles (a / an / the)
Similarly, ____ percentage ___ teachers who enjoyed soccer declined during ____ same 8
years. __ 2004, it began __ 70%, before increasing __ 90% __ 2006. From 2006 __ 2008, it
plateaued __ 90%. Following this, there was __ sharp fall __ the percentage __ 30% __ 2010.
Finally, the figure leveled off __ the next 2 years.
Review Vocabulary
Verbs P-tense Nouns Adverbs Adjectives Others
rise rapidly constant
increase dramatically around
climb sharply approximately
grow gradually about
go up moderately
fall steadily
decrease slightly In general
reduce slowly Overall
drop Trend
remain
Level out
stay
fluctuate
plateau
peak
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Practice Report (group jigsaw)
Instructions: With your class, identify trends and order of paragraphs. Then, with a group, write one paragraph. Then, meet a new group. Read them your paragraph and write the one that they read to you. DOUBLE SPACE
Percentages of People who Played Football at UAEU
20042005
20062007
20082009
20102011
20120%
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
BoysGirlsTeachers
INTRO
Body 1
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BODY 2
Body 3
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Paraphrasing
Review the chart about Visitors to the Old Souq
Looking at visitor numbers to the Old Souq, it is clear to see that the number fell during
the period. In 2004 the number of tourists stood at 2,100. Then, from 2004 until 2007, it
rose gradually, and peaked at 2,300. The next year, in 2008, tourist numbers fell
dramatically to 1,600, which was the lowest point in the eleven years shown. Then from
2008 to 2012, they fluctuated between 1,600 and 1,700. Then, in 2013, there was a sharp
climb in tourist numbers to 1,950 people. After that, from 2013, the amount of visitors
declined steadily until numbers fell to 1,850 in 2015.
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1. How many different ways is “the number of tourists” written?
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
2. Paraphrase the following:
Original: In 2013, there was a sharp climb in tourist numbers to 1,959 people”
3. Why does Souq have a capital S in the first line, but a small S in the second?
4. What is another word that means dramatically?___________
5. What is another word for increased?___________
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Paraphrasing Practice
Directions: Paraphrase the sentences given. If the sentence uses a noun phrase, use a verb phrase in your answer. Keep the meaning. Try to use different vocabulary or change the order of the phrases. The first one is done for you. Look at the example answers and the scores.
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 20080
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The number of monkeys
Example The number of monkeys stood at 7 in 2001. Then, the number increased gradually to just under 15 in 2004.
Writing complex sentences - Fill in the gaps with the correct phrase from the box.
. Soccer Players at UAEU
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 20120%
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
BoysGirlsTeachers
The line graph shows the percentage of boys, girls and teachers at UAEU who liked playing soccer between 2004 and 2012. As an overall trend, the percentage of girls and teachers who enjoyed soccer decreased, while the percentage of boys who played soccer increased over the 9 year period.
Looking at the percentage of girls who played soccer, (1)___________________________. It stood at 50% in 2004, and then the figure dropped steadily to 10% in 2007, (2)__________________________________. Next, there was a peak at 70% in 2008. After that, there was a downwards fluctuation to 40% in 2012.
Similarly, the percentage of teachers who enjoyed soccer declined during the same 9 years. In 2004, it began at 70%, (3)__________________________________. From 2006 to 2008, it plateaued at 90%. Following this, there was a sharp fall in the percentage to 30% in 2010. Finally, the figure leveled off for the next 2 years.
Unlike the percentage of girls and teachers who played soccer, there was an overall climb in the percentage of boys who enjoyed soccer. The figure started at 30% in 2004, (4)__________________________________ in 2007. Between 2007 and 2009, there was no change. Following this, it rose dramatically to 90%, (5)__________________________________, and stayed constant until 2011. Finally, it decreased slightly to approximately 85% in 2012.
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it is clear to see that it fell over the period
which was the highest in the periodwhich was the lowest in the 9 years
after which it went up moderately to 50%
before increasing to 90% in 2006.
Task 1 Report Writing: Forming Complex SentencesWrite a description using complex sentences for each line ( ) that you see marked with A and B. The first one has been done for you.
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 20080
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The number of monkeys
A (after which)
The number of monkeys stood at 7 in 2001, after which it increased gradually to just under 15 in 2004.