This lesson is to give practice analysing a bar graph for writing Task 1, and choosing the best phrases to describe the graph in an essay.

This is a bar graph which could be presented as a writing Task 1 test.

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Activity 1:

Discuss these questions in your pairs/groups:

  • What does the graph show?
  • What will you have to do in your essay:
    • describe change over time?
    • make a comparison?
  • What unit of measurement is used in the graph?
  • How would you describe the percentage of people giving ‘Location’ as the main reason for choosing a university?
  • How do you correctly use the words ‘per cent’ and ‘percentage’?
  • You will write two main paragraphs in your essay. How would you divide the data in the graph into two groups?

Exercise

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