1. 高考英语写作专题 How to describe a graph 浙江省温州中学 罗 虎

2. Warming up  What does the report mainly talk about?  What is the purpose of the report? To inform us of the universities in UK. To encourage more students to study in UK.

3.  The quality of your course is __________.  The British education system is very _______.  Your course is officially ________ and has wide international __________.  It is also ____________.  The emphasis is on _______and _____________ thought.  The UK is a ___________ place to live and study. flexible approved recognition cost-effective creative fascinating good value for the money The reasons listed guaranteed independent

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5. D. Two major reasons may account for the change. The Bristish education system is flexible. Besides, the quality of its course is guaranteed. Arrange them in order A. Overall, it can be concluded from the graph that there was a steady increase in the number of the Chinese students in UK from 2003 to 2007. B.The graph shows the number of Chinese students studying in UK during the past four year. C. The number started with 14,000 in 2003 and then it increased steadily until it reached its highest at 27,000 four years later.

6. D. Two major reasons may account for the change. The Bristish education system is flexible. Besides, the quality of its course is guaranteed. Arrange them in order A. Overall, it can be concluded from the graph that there was a steady increase in the number of the Chinese students in UK from 2003 to 2007. B.The graph shows the number of Chinese students studying in UK during the past four year. C. The number started with 14,000 in 2003 and then it increased steadily until it reached its highest at 27,000 four years later. Introduction Data details Reasons Conclusion

7. Learn to describe ____ the graph displays/shows/describes,… ____ can be seen from the graph,… The introduction The graph _________________________________… The graph shows the number of Chinese students studying in UK during the past four year. Similar words or phrases Various structures ____________ the graph, … indicates/displays/describes/reveals As According to

8. Learn to describe The data detail The number started with 14,000 in 2003 and then it increased steadily until it reached its highest at 27,000 four years later. Hint One: There be… _______________________________________________ Hint Two: rise (vi.) _______________________________________________ There was a steady increase of the number within this period. The number rose from 14,000 in 2003 to 27,000 in 2007. Hint Three: witness/experience (vt.) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ The past five years witnessed/experienced a steady increase of the number from 14,000 in 2003 to 27,000 in 2007.

9. Learn to describe The possible reasons moreover, what is more, in addition, apart from this, For one thing, for another, not only…but also Hint: Use transitional words and phrases to connect sentences Two major reasons may account for the change. The Bristish education system is flexible. Besides, the quality of its course is guaranteed.

10.  It's clear from the graph that...,  We can draw the conclusion that...,  The figures lead us to the conclusion that… Learn to describe The conclusion in a word, in short, to sum up, in conclusion Overall, it can be concluded from the graph that there was a steady increase in the number of the Chinese students in UK from 2003 to 2007.

11. Have a try  Words and phrases for reference: chemical n. 化学物质 melamine 三聚氰胺 kidney stones 肾结石 Describe the graph and give some possible reasons.

12. Have a try As can be seen from the graph, the sales figures of milk powder in China experienced both rises and falls in the past five months. ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ The figures lead us to the conclusion that there are contant changes in the sales figures of milk powder in China.  Words and phrases for reference: chemical n. 化学物质 melamine 三聚氰胺 kidney stones 肾结石 The data detail: The reasons:

13. 1. Polish your writing after class and double check it with your deskmates. 2. Surf the Internet to find other such passages. Homework