Bar Chart: Body Paragraph 1 Body Paragraph 2

Bar chart
Introduction
Overview
Body paragraph 1
Body paragraph 2
* The graph shows/ gives/ illustrates/compares/reveals/indicates/demonstrates/highlights…
* over a period of 5 years, from 2000 to 2005, between 2000 and 2005, during 2000 and 2005…
* overall, as regards, however, while, by contrast, furthermore, likewise…
*more/less/fewer….than, the most, the least, ….
1. Write the INTRODUCTION: paraphrase the task question

Question: The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010.
Paraphrased: The chart illustrates the amount of money spent on five consumer goods (cars,
computers, books, perfume and cameras) in France and the UK in 2010.
2. Write the OVERVIEW: contain key information
Overall, the UK spent more money on consumer goods than France in the period given. Both the
British and the French spent most of their money on cars whereas the least amount of money was
spent on perfume in the UK compared to cameras in France. Furthermore, the most significant
difference in expenditure between the two countries was on cameras.
3. Write the BODY PARAGRAPHS
3.1 Body paragraph 1: Cars, Books, Cameras
( the British spent more money on cars, books and cameras than the French)
In terms of cars, people in the UK spent about 450,000 on this as opposed to the French at
400,000. Similarly, the British expenditure was higher on books than the French (around 400,000
and 300,000 respectively). In the UK, expenditure on cameras (just over 350,000) was over
double that of France, which was only 150,000.
3.2 Body paragraph 2: Computers, Perfume
(the French spent more money on computers and perfume than the British)
On the other hand, the amount of money paid out on the remaining goods was higher in France.
Above 350,000 was spent by the French on computers which was slightly more than the British
who spent exactly 350,000. Neither of the countries spent much on perfume which accounted for
200,000 of expenditure in France but under 150,000 in the UK.
Model answer 1:
The chart illustrates the amount of money spent on five consumer goods (cars, computers, books,
perfume and cameras) in France and the UK in 2010. Units are measured in pounds sterling.
Overall, the UK spent more money on consumer goods than France in the period given. Both the
British and the French spent most of their money on cars whereas the least amount of money was
spent on perfume in the UK compared to cameras in France. Furthermore, the most significant
difference in expenditure between the two countries was on cameras.
In terms of cars, people in the UK spent about £450,000 on this as opposed to the French at
£400,000. Similarly, the British expenditure was higher on books than the French (around
£400,000 and £300,000 respectively). In the UK, expenditure on cameras (just over £350,000)
was over double that of France, which was only £150,000.
On the other hand, the amount of money paid out on the remaining goods was higher in France.
Above £350,000 was spent by the French on computers which was slightly more than the British
who spent exactly £350,000. Neither of the countries spent much on perfume which accounted
for £200,000 of expenditure in France but under £150,000 in the UK.
Model answer 2:
This bar chart compares the most popular items sold by two bakeries in London on a typical
Saturday in 2010. The graph shows average sales of eight items, including cakes, rolls and
toasted sandwiches, in Bernie’s Buns and Lovely Loaves.
Overall, it can be seen that Bernie’s Buns is generally the busiest bakery, outselling Lovely
Loaves in six out of eight items. On the whole, savoury foods such as toasted sandwiches,
salads and rolls are not as popular as sweet items like cakes and cookies.
In terms of sales at Bernie’s Buns, doughnuts come top of the list, with an average of around
135 sold on a Saturday. Cookies and cakes are the next best sellers, with around 115 and 100 of
these snacks sold respectively. Savoury foods are less popular. Bernie’s Buns sells slightly
more rolls than crisps, with roughly 75 of each leaving the shelves. Toasted sandwiches and
salads are not nearly as popular, with just 25 and 18 sold in turn.
Doughnuts are also the number-one purchase in Lovely Loaves, with just over 120 sold on a
Saturday. Cookies are third, at around 65 sales. Salads come next, with just over 60, three times
as many as are sold in Bernie’s Buns. Rolls and fresh loaves are joint fifth, with 50 sales apiece,
followed by crisps at approximately 45. The least popular item in Lovely Loaves is toasted
sandwiches, with around 25 sales.
1. Read the model answer 2 and list examples of:
1. Comparatives:
2. Linking devices:
3. Superlatives:
4. Ways numbers are described: with around 115 and 100, ……….
5. not as + adjective + as:
2. Read these sentences and complete the gaps with the correct numbers.
1. The temperature in Rawai Island was much lower than in Phuket, at 15 degrees and
25 degrees respectively.
The temperature in Rawai Island:…… The temperature in Phuket: …..
2. The number of visitors to Portugal was twice as high as those who went to Greece, at
500 and 250 respectively.
The number of visitors to Portugal:….. The number of visitors to Greece: …..
3. You can also use the expression “in turn” in the same way as “respectively”. Find an
example in the model answer above.
4. Say whether these words relate to small differences or big differences
much a lot slightly a bit considerably a little far
Small differences: ……….. Big differences: ………………..
Example:
1. The number of registrations has been slightly lower than we expected.
2. Houses in my city are not much more expensive than flats.
3. Sales in July were a lot higher than sales in June.
4. He was far less experienced than the other applicant.
5. These sentences contain four useful linking devices. Find and underline them.
a. Monster Hits Records sold 230,000 CDs in 1990, while Crooners plc sold 225,000
(While + subject + verb)
b. Monster Hits Records sold 230,000 CDs in 1990, as opposed to Crooners plc, who
sold 225,000. (as opposed to + subject + relative clause)
c. A hundred couples chose the name James in 2000, whereas just 20 couples opted for
the name Peter. (Whereas + subject + verb)
d. A hundred couples chose the name James in 2000, compared to 20 who opted for the
name Peter. (compared to + subject + relative clause)
6. The linking devices whereas and while work with slight different grammar to compared
to and as opposed to. Study the pairs of sentences in Exercise 5. What is the difference?
7. Correct the mistakes in these sentences.
a. Just 10% of first-time buyers said they needed a garage, as opposed to 30% said a large
kitchen was necessary.
b. Just 10% of first-time buyers said they needed a garage, whereas 30% who said a large
kitchen was necessary.
8. Look at these four different ways for writing about key percentages
10% a tenth of/ one in ten/ one out of ten/ one out of every ten
Rewrite these key percentages using one of the four ways above
20%
25%
50%

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