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Describing Graphs
Match the words to the pictures.

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Vocabulary
“increase sharply”
“is/remain steady” peak
“grow slowly” “decrease steadily”
“decrease rapidly”
“reduce spending” 5 …………………………………….
4 ………………………………..…. “increase steadily”
plummet/plunge
“fluctuate wildly”

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6 ……………. ……………………….

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Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Make sure you explain your point. You may like to write about
aspects of your life such as: heartbeat, blood sugar level, free time, work, energy level etc.

Example: My income fluctuates wildly when I work part-time.

1 My________________fluctuates wildly ______________________________________________
2 My weight _____________________________________________________________________
3 The hours I sleep ______________________________________________________________
4 I had to reduce my ______________________________________________________________
5 _______________will grow slowly__________________________________________________
6 My problems___________________________________________________________________
7 My happiness plummets when________________________________________________________
Number 1
The patient's blood sugar level fluctuated wildly after she ate a big meal.

Number 2
It got really hot. The temperature increased sharply during the day.

Number 3
Apple's profit increased sharply after the release of Iphones with 5G.

Number 4
Our company had bad results this quarter. We have to reduce spending immediately.

Number 5
I think I'm quite healthy. My heart beat is steady.

Number 6
During the COVID 19 epidemic, people's incomes decreased rapidly.

Number 7
The price of oil plunged, because there was no demand for petrol.

Number 8
Look at this! Our sales peaked in the middle of the year. Can you explain why?

Number 9
How will we pay our bills? Our wages have decreased steadily for over a year.

Number 10
Our savings will grow slowly but steadily if we invest wisely.

Sentences
1 My blood sugar level fluctuates wildly when I eat fast food.
2 My weight remains steady if I exercise.
3 The hours I sleep decrease sharply before the exams.
4 I had to reduce my spending when I lost my job.
5 My savings will grow slowly if I buy a lot of clothes.
6 My problems increase rapidly if I am lazy.
7 My happiness plummets when someone criticizes my work.