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 ReportWriting the Intro Grammar: Verb / Adverb & Adjective / Noun

Tuesday Writing the Body

Wed/Thursday Practice Test (by yourself)

Sunday Review/Grammar/Error Correction

Monday Quiz (2 %)Turn in worksheets/Portfolio Assignments

Resources - Spelling City Lists - Line Graph Vocabulary Verbs of Change (past tense) - https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=20921415 Adverbs - https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=20921571 Nouns - https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=20922332 Adjectives - https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=21226718

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Vocabulary Review – Verbs of Change

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)

Listen again and fill in the gaps with the words that you hear.

Line Chart ________

Between 1962 and 1989, the price of petrol ___________ ____________ and reached $1.80 by the end of the period.

Line Chart ________

Between April and August, the number of students attending the ILC ______________ _____________ at around 500 students per day.

Line Chart ________

From 1950 to 1955, the number of tourists to Europe _______________ at around 1, 000, 000.

Line Chart ________

Between 1995 and 2004, the cost of wheat in Australia ____________ ____________ from $50 to $200 a bag.

Line Chart ________

From 1979 to 1989, the rate of unemployment in Uganda ______________ ______________ throughout the period, to reach 2% by the end of the period.

Line Chart ________

From 1980 to 1991, the number of visitors to the fun park ____________ _______________ from 100, 000 to 20, 000 visitors per year.

Line Chart ________

In 1995, the population of Stanford ________ ____ 150, 000 people.

Line Chart ________

From 2001 to 2002, the number of visitors to the music website ___________ _____________ from 100 to 1300.

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Correct the following sentences for the chart on the Natural History Museum

For the above chart, write sentences that are similar to the above sentences.

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________

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2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

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3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

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4. ________________________________________________________________________________________

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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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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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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, ….

during the period

over the 10-year period

over the 10 years

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NOTES!

Football Players at UAEU

Number of students who passed UFP at UAEU

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In 1000’s

Model Report VOTE HERE– What kind of Drinks do you like?

Sales of Drinks in the UAE

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Orange Juice

Water

Coke

Complete the report using words from the box:

between similarly peaked dramatic stood while dropped following over drop lowest

after unlike looking then increased fluctuated increase slight next after rising

The line graph shows the sales of orange juice, water and Coke in millions of litres in the UAE from 1970 to

2010. As an overall trend, the sales of Coke and orange juice 1)__________, 2) ___________water sales

3)___________ over the 40 year period.

4)___________ at the sales of Coke, it is clear to see that it rose over the period. Sales 5)___________ at

around half a million litres in 1970 and 6)___________ it climbed steadily to 3 million litres in 1985. 7___________,

from 1985 to 1990, there was a 8)___________ 9)___________ in sales to 9 million litres, which was the highest

figure in the 40 years. This figure did not change for the next 5 years. 10)__________that, there was a

11)_________12)_________ in Coke sales to 8 million litres in 2010.

13)___________, sales of orange juice went up during the same 40 years. In 1970 it stood at 1 million litres,

before 14)________ gradually to 3 million litres in 1980. 15)___________ this, it 16)___________ at 8 million litres

in 1985. Finally, there was a fall to slightly 17)___________ 3 million litres in 2010.

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Millions of litres

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.

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Average Monthly Cost of Utilities in Al Ain

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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

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__________________________

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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)

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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.

T___________ b____________ c______________ g_______________ i________________

a____________ the number of visitors to France, Germany and Italy between January and October of

2008. A______ a______ o__________________ t_______________, visitor numbers in France and

Germany d________________, w__________ the number of visitors to Italy i______________

o____________ t___________ 10 month p___________.

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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

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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

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Body 1

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BODY 2

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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?

________________________________________________

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2. Paraphrase the following:

Original: In 2013, there was a sharp climb in tourist numbers to 1,959 people”

Paraphrase:

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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.

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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.

Student #1 (just pass 6) – 0 mistakes, but nothing special.

There was a gradual increase to just under 15 in 2004.

Student #2 (good score 7)

Then, there was a gradual increase in the number to just under 15 in 2004.

Student #3 (very good score 9)

Next, in 2004, there was a steady climb in the number of monkeys to almost 15.

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Sugar in kg

A. From 2002 to 2003, there was a sharp drop in the amount of sugar to about 1kg.

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B. Between 2004 and 2005, it fell steadily to 5 kg. Next, it rose moderately to about 7 kg in 2006.

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A. The number of trees stood at 40 in 1970. The figure declined moderately to about 10 in 1980.

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B. Between 1980 and 2000, it climbed steadily to around 70 . This was the highest in the period.

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Writing complex sentences - Fill in the gaps with the correct phrase from the box.

. Soccer Players at UAEU

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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.

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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.

B (which was the…)

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Sugar in kg

A (which was the …)

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B (after which …)

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AB

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Percentage of graduates

A (before + ~ing…)

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B (after which …)

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Common Grammar Errors – Line Graphs

A. REVIEW – use the codes to help you correct the sentences.

1. (sp) Over the 10-years period.

2. (#) The number of Blackberry decreased.

3. (VM) There increase in the number.

4. (VT) The number increase.

5. (VT) The number of people who use Samsungs increased in this period.

6. (VX) The number is increased.

B. NEW CODES – A = …………………………………. F = …………………………….Prep = ……………………………. ? =

…………………………………. Su = ………………………………….

Type of mistake: ……………….…………… Notes: ………………………………….………………

7. As overall trend

8. In 2012, number ended at 60,000.

9. The number increased over 10 year period.

10. There was increase in the number of phones.

Type of mistake: …………………… Notes: ………………………………….………………

11. There was a moderately increase in the number.

12. There was a steady increased in the number.

13. The number went up dramatic.

Type of mistake: …………………… Notes: ………………………………….………………

14. The percentage Samsungs increased.

15. The number increased at 2,300 in 2007.

Type of mistake: …………………… Notes: ………………………………….………………

16. (su) It increased to 30,000, after which peak at 10,000.

17. (su) Similarly, we can see that it the number of people who used iPhones increased.

Type of mistake: ___________________ Notes: ________________________

18. (?) The Blackberrys decreased.

19.

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Extra Credit A: https://soundcloud.com/level-3-integrated/graph-a B: https://soundcloud.com/level-3-integrated/graph-b C: https://soundcloud.com/level-3-integrated/graph-c D: https://soundcloud.com/level-3-integrated/graph-d E: https://soundcloud.com/level-3-integrated/graph-e F: https://soundcloud.com/level-3-integrated/graph-f G: https://soundcloud.com/level-3-integrated/graph-g H: https://soundcloud.com/level-3-integrated/graph-h

NUMBER OF CARS - Listen & draw the line:

Graph A – Number of cars

1970 1980 1990 2000

Graph B – Number of cars

1970 1980 1990 2000

Graph C – Number of cars

1970 1980 1990 2000

Graph D – Number of cars

1970 1980 1990 2000

Graph E – Number of cars

1970 1980 1990 2000

Graph F – Number of cars

1970 1980 1990 2000

Graph G – Number of cars

1970 1980 1990 2000

Graph H – Number of cars

1970 1980 1990 2000

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605040

30

2010

605040

30

2010

605040

30

2010

605040

30

2010

605040

30

2010

605040

30

2010

605040

30

2010

605040

30

2010

Listen to the sentences again and fill in the missing words:

Graph A

In 1970, the number of cars __________ __________ 5. After that, the number __________ __________

__________ 50 in 1990. Finally, it __________ __________ 40 in 2000.

Graph B

In 1970, the number of cars __________ __________ 20. Then, from 1970 to 1980, it __________

__________ 40. In 1990, the number of cars __________ __________ 30. After that, in 2000, the number

__________ back to 40.

Graph C

In 1970, the number of cars __________ __________ 60. From 1970 to 2000, there was a __________

__________ __________ 10.

Graph D

The number of cars __________ __________ 20 in 1970. Then, there was an __________ __________

__________ 50 in 1990. From 1990 to 2000, the number of cars __________ __________ 50 to 40.

Graph E

The number of cars __________ __________ 10 in 1970. From 1970 to 1980, it __________ and

__________ __________ 60 in 1990. In 2000, the number of cars __________ __________ 30.

Graph F

In 1970, the number of cars __________ __________ 40. The number __________ __________ 60

between 1980 and 1990. Finally, the number in 2000 __________ 20.

Graph G

The number of cars __________ __________ 60 in 1970. Then, there was a __________ in the number of

cars to 40 in 1980. This figure __________ __________ __________ 40 for the next 20 years.

Graph H

The number of cars __________ __________ 10 in 1970. Then, from 1980, it __________ __________ for

the next 10 years at 30. It then __________ __________ __________ 60 in 2000.

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Additional

Complete the table then label the simple charts below with adverbs or nouns.

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Correct the Mistakes

A = article (a – an – the) C = Capital letter # = singular/plural V = verb ? = wrong info.

The line graph shows percentage of B oys, G irls and teachers at UAEU who played football

between 2004 and 2012. As an overal trend, the p re centage of girls and teachers who enjoyed football

decrease, while percentage of boys is increased over the 10 years period.

Most Common Errors – Line GraphBelow are the most common codes used by teachers to mark your writing. Can you fix the mistakes?code

MEANING - Note

EXAMPLE OF MISTAKE (correction) – if no example correction is given, correct it yourself.

# singular/plural - Check every noun

20. The number of Blackberry decreased.

21. Over the 10-years period.

? Unclear or words - missingword missing/extra, or unclear – there may be several mistakes.

22. The Blackberrys decreased. (The …………….. ……. Blackberrys

decreased)

23. As overall trend (As …… overall trend)

24. It increased to 30,000, after which peak at 10,000

(OK: , after which …………. peaked at 10,000)

(OK:, after which ………………………. ……………. a peak at 10,000)

X Wrong information

25. The number of Blackberrys and Iphones increased, while the

number of Samsungs increased. (……………………………… )

26. There was a peak in the number of iPhones in 2006 (………..)

A Article: a – an – the

27. In 2012, number ended at 60,000 (…… number)

28. The number increased over 10 year period (…… 10 year period.)

29. There was increase in the number of phones (an increase)

[ ] Extra words - Delete these

30. Similarly, the number of people who used iPhones [we can see

that it] increased. [we can see that it]

F Form of the word:noun – verb – adjective – adverb

31. There was a steady increased in the number. (………………………)

32. There was a moderately increase in the number. (……………………….)

sp Spelling:check it yourself, keep a list of YOUR mistakes

33. stady – …………………….. - ……………………………… -

(_______________ , _____________, _______________)

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A Csp

V #

sp

?

Prep Preposition:In, on, at, of

34. The percentage Samsungs increased. (of Samsungs)

V VerbNot missing, not extra, past tense

35. The number is increased. (The number ……………………………………..)

36. There increase in the number. (There ………………. …………. )

37. The number increase. (The number ……………………..)

38. The number of people who use Samsungs increased in this period.

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