03. Read this sample answer, which describes the chart and graph in exercise 2.
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Model Answer
The bar chart shows which countries have won the most medals in the winter Olympics. It also states how many gold,silver and bronze medals each country has achieved. In contrast, the line graph shows which nations have won the most medals in the summer Olympics.
Overall, the bar chart shows that in the winter Olympics, Norway has gained the most medals, winning an equal number of gold, silver and bronze medals. It has won just over three hundred medals,whereas Canada,in fifth place,has won approximately 150 medals.
The results of the summerOlympics are quite different, however, with the USA having won the most medals. Overall, the USA has won just under 2,500 medals, a much higher number than the other four countries on the graph. The USSR is the second highest, winning approximately a thousand medals.
To summarise,the bar chart and the graph illustrate how many medals the highest-ranking countries have won in the summer and winter Olympics. The results of each Olympics are very different, with the USA, the USSR and Germany being successful m both.
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04. Label the paragraphs of the sample answer 'Summary', 'Main body' or 'Introduction'.
Paragraph 1:
Paragraph 2:
Paragraph 3:
Paragraph 4:
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| The sample answer describes a graph and a chart,as you may be asked to do in the Writing test. Although this may look difficult, the structure is similar to describing just one graph. |
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05. Answer these questions, which deal with some minor differences between discussing one graph and comparing two or more graphs.
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1. Did the writer introduce both graphs in the introduction?
2. Did the writer discuss the details (main body) of both graphs in the same paragraph or separate paragraphs?
3. Did the summary include both the bar chart and the graph or just one?
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06. Complete the gaps with 'main body', 'summary' or 'introduction'.
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The should state what the graph is about. Do not copy the wording of the question. You should paraphrase the question using synonyms, e.g. illustrates/ shows.
The should discuss the general trends in the graph, supported by the relevant data, e.g. dates or numbers. Identify the most important features - do not try to include everything.
The should provide an overview of the key points made in the 'Main body'. Do not include new information or your own opinion.
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07. Study these two charts.
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08. Read and order the sample answer describing the two charts.
1. 2. 3. 4.
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Model Answer
Looking at the bar chart it is easily apparent that China has been significantly more successful than any other country in badminton. They have achieved far more gold medals than other countries but have gained only slightly more silver and bronze medals.
To summarise therefore, both charts illustrate the countries (or former countries) with the greatest number of medals. The bar chart indicates that China is the most successful country in badminton and the pie chart shows that the USA is the most successful in rowing.
The bar chart illustrates the country medal leaders in badminton and also the number of gold, silver and bronze medals won by each country. The pie chart, however, shows which countries are the most successful in rowing.
The pie chart, on the other hand, shows that the USA won the most medals in rowing. They were a little more successful than Great Britain, however. The other three countries represented won roughly the same number of medals each.
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