Band 4 B4DT1E1 The bar graph bellow shows the increase of the sale of computers for the years

2008 to 2012. Based on the bar graph and information given, write a report on the reasons for the increased sale of computers for the years 2008 to 2012.

Sale of Computers

40 000 30 000 20 000 10 000 0 2008 2009 2010 Years 2011

2012

Uses of computers * In school learning process information * In homes entertainment communication - form of - form of - teaching- teaching aids - gather

When writing your report : Interpret the bar graph You may use all the information Elaborate on the given information to make it more interesting Use the reasons given Make sure it is not less than 120 words.

Model Answer; The bar graph above shows that the sale of computers for the years 2008 to 2012 is on the rise. There is a steady increase in the sales of computers. Why are computers so popular? Computers are used in schools, and in homes. Our government has supplied lots of computers to schools with the aim that students are able to appreciate what the computers can do for them. Teachers use the computers in the teaching-learning process. The computer is used as a teaching aid. Coloured pictures can be projected on the screen for students to see. They get more excited seeing pictures than just words. Students need computers to gather more information on a subject given by a teacher. Today, almost every home has a computer. The computer is a form of entertainment for the family. They can play CD and play online games. Parents are able to chat with their children and friends. It is a much cheaper form of communication. It can be concluded that man has found the `magic computers can give them. This explains why the sale of computers from 2008 to 2012 has been on the increase steadily.