Pie chart description

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Description of pie charts

How would you describe this graphic?

How to do it?1. Introduction2. Major trends3. Describe the rest of the graphic4. Conclusion: a) Summary or/and b) Surprising facts or/and c) Future actions

1. Introduction• The chart shows (what.../ who…/when.. / where..) - When: in + year/month from... to..• The (study/research/survey) was carried out (in + date/ by + agent)• The pie chart illustrates• This graph provides information on…

2. Major trends (the biggest and smallest sections)

• It is clear that... represents the largest portion whereas .... is undoubtedly the smallest.

• The highest number of ( S+ V +C) in contrast the lowest number...

3. Data descriptionCommon phrases

The proportion(s) ofThe percentage(s) of

Connectors

Followed by....Another (reason/ factor…)

3. Conclusion• Overall the majority...• A surprising fact is that… // The most striking feature• In conclusion/ To sum up/ In a nutshell…• Because of these results, we can suggest…(ing)• All in all, it is seen that…

The % share of total water usage BBC

How to do it?A)1. Introduction2. Similarities3. Differences4. Conclusion: a) Summary or/and b) Surprising facts or/and c) Future actions

B)1. Introduction2. Chart A3. Chart B4. Conclusion: a) Summary or/and b) Surprising facts or/and c) Future actions

Connectors to compare and contrastSimilarities Differences

both chartssimilarlylikewisesimilar toalsotooas… asthe same …as

on the other handhoweverin comparisonbutin contrastwhilewhereasalthougheven thoughneverthelessdespitein spite of

Use comparatives more/ less… than -er …. than