Change over time

Task 1 reminder:
• 1. Write at least 150 words
• 2. 3-4 paragraphs
• 3. Word limit : maximum 300 words
• 4. The question always asks you to “summarize information by
selecting and reporting main features and make comparisons where
relevant”.
• 5. DO NOT write abbreviation.
- DO: should not, can not
- DON’T: shouldn’t, can’t
Writing task 1: What are main features?
• Highest figures
• Lowest figures
• Most drastic changes
• Stability
• Similar patterns
• Opposite patterns
Identify main
features
Highest figures
Lowest figures
Most drastic changes
Stability
Similar patterns
Opposite patterns
 Intro +
overview

The chart (line graph) illustrates

(shows/compares) how much
electricity in six countries was
produced from renewable sources
between 2010 and 2013.

Overall, there was an increase in the

percentage of energy production
coming from renewable sources in
all six countries examined, with the
most dramatic rise being seen in
Germany. In addition, Germany had
the highest figures from mid 2010
onwards.
Identify main
features
Highest figures
Lowest figures
Most drastic changes
Stability
Similar patterns
Opposite patterns
 Intro +
overview
The charts illustrate how many school
leavers chose to study at a certain
university in the UK between 1987 and
2007.

Overall, there was an increase in the

proportion of young people choosing to
study at this school because it provided
suitable courses and it was close to their
home, while the figures for those opting
for this school owing to its quality of
resources and teaching, and its physical
and social activities declined. In
addition, the majority of students chose
to study in the examined school because
of its degree courses in both years.
 Intro +
overview

The chart illustrates how much oil

was produced daily in four countries
between 2000 and 2004.
Overall, there was an increase in the
daily amount of oil produced in
Nigeria, Chad and Somalia, while a
gradual decline (in oil
production/output) was seen in
Congo. In addition, Congo generally
produced the most oil among the
four countries examined, but it was
surpassed/overtaken by Nigeria in
the last year of the period.