BAR CHART
Bar charts or bar graphs are very common Task 1 questions. The data can be presented vertically, as in the example below, or horizontally.
❗️В задании изменяется только та часть, которая жирным шрифтом.
❗️В задании изменяется только та часть, которая жирным шрифтом.
Chart:
- What are the axes (x and y)?
- What are the units of measurement? (e.g. amount, %, age, etc.)
- Is there more than one group being compared? (e.g. 3 different countries)
- Does it show change over time? (this is common for graphs)
- What are the time periods shown? (past, present, future)
- What is the general trend? (increase, decrease, etc.)
- Are there any large differences between groups or charts?
- Are there any groups or charts that share similarities?
- How can I break it into two parts?
Method: One Bar Chart
One chart
Introduction: Paraphrase the prompt
Overview: Summarise the main trends, stages or differences
Key features: Compare and contrast key features (with data) (1-2 paragraphs)
Method: Two Pie Charts
2+ charts
Introduction: Paraphrase the prompt
Overview: Summarise the main trends, stages or differences
Key features: Compare and contrast key features (with data) (1-2 paragraphs)
