Writing task 1

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Lesson 4: Static chart - Introduction and Overview

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 Static chart - No time Change

Requirement

1. Comparison vocabulary to describe differences and similarities of data

2. Describing numbers and percentages

3. Past or present tense (No future tense in this chart)

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 Sample question

The graph below show a comparison of the weekly expenses, of the

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 Introduction

How to practice writing an introduction

1. Read and underline the key words in the topic

2. Find their synonyms

3. Write

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 Introduction

1. The graphs below show information of the weekly expenses in the UK and the
USA, in 2010.

2. Find synonyms
- Graph = pie charts
- Shows information = compare data = details statistics = illustrate data
- Weekly = per week
- Expenses = expenditures
- USA = America

3. The pie charts compare the expenditures, per week, in the United Kingdom and
America.

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 Overview

When we look at static graphs we should be looking for:

● Highest values
● Lowest values (can be omitted sometimes)
● Any significant exceptions? (In some special cases)

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Analyse graph

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 Overview

Overall, while the percentage of spending on rent was the highest in the United
Kingdom, it was food in America. Additionally, expenditures on DVDs accounted for the
lowest proportion in both nations.

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 Sample 2

Given is a graph describing the employment rate between males and females in four
different nations in the year 2002. Overall, the proportion of men in the workforce was
more prevalent than that of women in all four countries. Moreover, the percentage of
workers in Norway was the highest for both men and women.

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 Sample 3

Given is the table illustrating the proportion of consumer expenditure for three groups of
products and services in five nations in 2002. Overall, while the largest percentage of
consumer expenditure in each country was on food, beverages, and tobacco, the
lowest went on entertainment and learning.

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 Sample 4

The bar graph illustrates the preference for different housing types, based on a
questionnaire, in three English metropolises, in 2009. Overall, the most popular housing
option in Liverpool was apartments, while the highest rate of participants in London and
Manchester liked semi-detached houses. Additionally, the least favourite choice in all
cities was terraced houses.

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 Sample 5

Given are three pie charts illustrating the production, consumption and the profits
generated by different sectors of the coffee industry. Overall, while people in Europe
are the major consumers, South Africa is the largest coffee producer among the given
countries. Additionally, logistics companies earn higher profits than other sectors in the
supply chain.

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 Exercise 1

The graph below shows information about the activities that Australian and New Zealand
children enjoy doing the most in 2007.

Write an introduction and Overview

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 Sample Answer 1

The bar chart illustrates data about the favourite recreational pursuits of children in two
nations in 2007. Overall, Australians were more likely to do outdoor activities, whereas
New Zealanders were more involved in indoor activities. (Written by Mike Wattie)

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 Exercise 2

The graph shows the number of boys and girls playing sports in an English town in 2012.

Write an introduction and Overview

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 Sample Answer 2

The bar chart describes how many children of both genders participated in sports in a
village of England in 2012. Overall, the participation of boys dominated in most sports
activities except for badminton and swimming. Moreover, hockey was the least preferred
sport for both genders.

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 Exercise 3

The bar chart below shows the amount of money invested in each category from five
organisations.

Write an introduction and Overview

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 Sample Answer 3

Overall, Organisation B invests more money than other groups, especially in staff training
and doing research. Meanwhile, construction receives the most money from Company A,
and machinery is invested in the most by Firm C.

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