大学英语图表作文剖析.pptx

How to write about graphs and tables;You should be able to Organize, present and possibly compare data Describe the stages of a process or procedure Describe an object or event or sequence of events Explain how something works ; Be accurate. Be selective. DO NOT interpret.;Questions to ask 1 What is the graph about? What information is most important? Is it necessary to make comparison and contrast? If so, how? ;Know the right writing;Questions to answer What are the units of measurement used? What is the area involved? What is the time-scale involved? What is the purpose of the graph or table ;;;;;Steps of writing about graphs and tables Identify the main idea behind the graph or table. (The focus of the first sentence.) Consider the details of what is being shown and decide how much you need to include. Consider the language to use. ;introductory expressions time expressions terms of measurement expressions of comparison and contrast expressions for trends correlations ;1. You are not asked to discuss the information, but generally to ‘write a report describing the information. 2. It is not necessary to write an introduction like in an essay for this writing task. You are writing a report, which means that you do not begin with a broad general statement about the topic. 3. You do not need to write a conclusion which gives any kind of opinion about the significance of the information.;One is to refer to the visual directly (e.g. This graph shows the population of Alia in the 20th century.) The second way is to refer directly to the main message conveyed by the visual (e.g. There was a sharp increase in the population of Alia in the 20th century.) The third way combines the two (e.g. The graph shouts that there was a sharp increase in the population of Alia in the 20th century.);The graph/table shows/indicates/illustrates/reveals/represents It is clear from the graph/table It can be seen from the graph/table As the graph/table shows, As can be seen from the