全新改版writing task励学国际模版1.get to know different types of graphs

1、If you give a report to your boss which includes hundreds of numbers, what will you do? Lead-inWe usually use graphs and charts as a tool to present numbers. Like these:Read the description below and choose a picture (1-6) that can match the description. (handout 1)Looking more closely at the trend

2、for women, it can be seen that a steady increase took place between 1994 and 1998, with obesity levels rising by 5% to 21%. This was followed by a two-year period of stability. Then, after the year 2000, levels rose again, reaching a peak of 24% in 2001. Since then, apart from a slight fluctuation,

3、the percentage of obese women has increased significantly.Lead-inHandout 11. Writing: Get to know different types of graphsRead the description below and choose a picture (1-6) that can match the description. Looking more closely at the trend for women, it can be seen that a steady increase took pla

4、ce between 1994 and 1998, with obesity levels rising by 5% to 21%. This was followed by a two-year period of stability. Then, after the year 2000, levels rose again, reaching a peak of 24% in 2001. Since then, apart from a slight fluctuation, the percentage of obese women has increased significantly

5、. 1: Get to Know Different Types of Graphs In this lesson, we are going to learn：how to understand the types of graphs and their functionshow to understand the types of data from the graph(s)ObjectivesLabel the graphs with the words below. (handout 2)Preparationpie chart line chart table diagram bar

6、 chart mapLabel the graphs with the words below.pie chart line chart table diagram bar chart mapHandout 21. Writing: Get to know different types of graphsWe usually use the graph for expressingPreparationLine graphincreasefalltrendPie graphrepresentpercentagepercentageBar charttriplecomparison proce

7、sslocation & directionsfigures & comparison Mapin the west/southin the center ofTablethe greatest number ofthe smallest number ofDiagramthe first stepafter thisin the end of the processPreparationMatch the graphs below to the relevant sentences. (handout 3, 4 &5)Teacher-led practice BFEDCAMatch the

8、graphs below to the relevant sentences. Handout 31. Writing: Get to know different types of graphsA : The first step in the cement production is to introduce limestone clay. These materials pass through a crusher that produces a powder. Then this powder goes into a mixer. After this, this product pa

9、sses to a rotating heater which works with heat. Afterwards, the mixture goes into a grinder where the cement comes out. At the end the process, the cement is packed in bags. B: In 1980, energy from nuclear, hydro- and solar /wind power was equal at only 4q. Nuclear has risen by 3q, and solar/wind b

10、y 2. After slight increases, hydropower has fallen back to 1980 figure. It is expected to maintain this level until 2030, while the others should rise slightly after 2025. C: Moving on to the second map, we can see that there are lots of buildings on the island. There are two areas of modation. One

11、is in the west, near the beach while the other one is in the centre of the island. Between them, there is a restaurant in the north and a central reception block, which is surrounded by a vehicle track. This track also goes down to the pier where people can go sailing in the south sea of the island.

12、 Furthermore, tourists can swim near the beach in the west. A footpath connecting the western modation units also leads to the beach. Handout 41. Writing: Get to know different types of graphsD : Interestingly, Tokyo, which only has 155 kilometres of route, serves the greatest number of passengers p

13、er year, at 1927 millions passengers. The system in Paris has the second greatest number of passengers at 1191 millions passengers per year. The smallest underground railway system, Kyoto, serves the smallest number of passengers per year as predicted. E: There was a dramatic increase in mobile call

14、s from 2 billion to 46 billion minutes. This rise was particularly noticeable between 1999 and 2002, during which time the use of mobile phones tripled. F: Expenditure on resources such as books had increased to 20% by 1991 before decreasing to only 9% by the end of the period. In contrast, the cost

15、 to furniture and equipment saw an opposite tread. This cost decreased to only 5% of total expenditure in 1991 but rose dramatically in 2001 when it represented 23% of the school budget. Similarly, the cost of insurance saw a rising trend, growing from only 2% to 8% by 2001. Handout 51. Writing: Get

16、 to know different types of graphsAs we talked about just now, graphs present you with _ information that you need to describe.Different graphs have different _ of visual information. PreparationvisualfocusesNow lets learn them one by oneLine graphs: Look at the line graph on the right.PreparationWo

17、rk with a partner. Discuss the questions:1: Is the graph about people or vehicles?2: What do the numbers along the horizontal axis represent?3: What do the numbers on the vertical axis represent?people (car owners)yearscar owners in millionsWhat is the focus when youre facing line graph?vertical axi

18、shorizontal axisYou must make sure you understand what the two axes represent before you start writing. Whats more:1. Is the information in millions or as a percentage?2. Is there a time element to the information? If yes, what the gap between each year shown?3. Are two or more things being compared

19、? What are they?Whatre the other focuses? PreparationpercentageYes, 10 year gaps from 1950 to 2000.Yes, 4 types of transport are compared: cars, trains, bicycles, and other types of public transport. unitslegendtime intervalUnits, legend, time intervalPie charts: Look at the pie graph on the right.W

20、ork with a partner. Fill in the blanks.1. Therere _ segments in the pie.2. Together the segments represent _.3. _of the shops sales are DVDs.4. PC games account for _of the stores sales.5. Posters represent the _of goods sold. What is the focus when youre facing pie graph?Preparation4100% 60% / the

21、highest percentage 20% lowest / smallest percentage Your answer must accurately describe the information presented in the visual. Bar charts: Look at the bar chart . Answer the questions. Then, check with your partner.PreparationApproximately how many adults play basketball? A. 80 B. 25 C. 10How man

22、y boys enjoy swimming? A. about 40 B. about 60 C. about 170Which sport is enjoyed by the same number of adults as girls? A. basketball B. tennis C. footballWhich group seems to participate in the most sport overall? A. adults B. boys C. girlsWhat is the focus when youre facing bar chart?Legend, two

23、axeslegendTwo axesTables: Look at the table below. Work with your partner and turn the table into chart. (handout 6)categoriesunitsWhat is the focus when youre facing table?PreparationUnits, categoriesWork with your partner and turn the table into pie charts.Handout 61. Writing: Get to know differen

24、t types of graphsBritainSingaporeAustraliaDiagrams: Look at the diagram. Answer the questions with your partner. Then, check answer in class.What does the process diagram show?What do the arrows represent?What does the scale at the side of the diagram describe?PreparationIt shows how industrial poll

25、ution caused by fossil fuels increases the acidity of the worlds oceans and how this acidity is harmful to coral and plankton.They indicate the stages in a process of causes and effects.It shows how acidic the water is expected to be by 2100.What is the focus when youre facing diagram?Process and la

26、belsMaps: Look at the map. Answer the questions. Then, check with your partner.PreparationComplete the sentences with the correct feature.1: The _, which is right in the centre of the town, has not changed in 300 years. 2: According to the 1700s map, there was a _ in the bottom right-hand corner. 3:

27、 Another feature that has remained the same is the _located in the centre, to the right of the market square. 4: The row of _ that can be seen in the bottom centre of both maps, has changed little over the years. market squarehousechurchshopsWhat is the focus when youre facing map?The comparison and

28、 the specific informationTeacher-led practice Look at the mixed graph below and fill in the blanks. (IELTS 8 / Test 1 / Task 1) (handout 7)1: Together the segments represent _.2: _ of causes of worldwide land degradation are deforestation. 3: Over-grazing account for _ of causes of worldwide land de

29、gradation.4: Over-cultivation represent the _ of causes of farmland ing degraded in the world today.5: Europe has as much as _ of degradation due to deforestation. 6: The impact of deforestation on Oceania and _ was minimal, with only _ and _ land affected respectively. 7: North America had a lower

30、proportion of degraded land at only _. 100%30%35%28% 9.8% over-cultivation1.7%05%Look at the mixed graph below and fill in the blanks. (IELTS 8 / Test 1 / Task 1) 1: Together the segments represent _.2: _ of causes of worldwide land degradation are deforestation. 3: Over-grazing account for _ of causes of worl