Do not copy information from the question paper, use your own words. Make sure that you describe the most important information and that your figures are accurate. Paraphrase the information in the question. Avoid repeating the same words and phrases and try to vary the sentence structures you use. Give an overview of the most important trends or patterns. When describing trends of graphs and charts, it is best to use:
1. the simple past to talk about ‘finished’ time, e.g. in 1950, last year.
2. the present perfect to talk about ‘unfinished’ time, e.g. since 1950, ever, this year.
3. a future tense to talk about a future time, e.g. in 2030, next year.
We often use the following expression when talking about future or predicted data, because the simple future is a little too certain:
---- are/is (un) likely
-----are/is predicted to
-----are/is expected to
For example Between 1950 and 2030, the proportion of the world's the population is expected to double. OR we use a verb such as predict and future tense. For example, It is predicted that the proportion of the world's population will double by 2030.
To emphasise a difference, you can use: many, much, far, and significantly. The amount of waste material being recycled In 2011 was much more than In 1565. For small differences you can use: slightly or nearby as ----as. The percentage of garbage being recycled [n 1970 was slightly higher than In 1960.
How to describe bar diagrams
When you first see a bar chart, ask yourself the following questions:
1. What do the numbers on the vertical/horizontal axis measures?
2. How is the Information grouped on the other ads?
3. What do the different shades of the bars show?
4. When was the data collected?
The answers will give you the essential Information for understanding It. Make sure you know which units are being used ta measure quantities.
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