Features for diagram writing 实用写作.ppt

Write on diagrams BBC English （audio visual） 3 components useful expressions Attention: p.137 (9.2 three parts) To be changed into: Define the attributes ( the first 3 sentences on p.144) Describe and compare the data (pp.144-5) Summarize or predict the trend (pp.145-6) Helpful hints for diagram writing Read the diagram(s) carefully Focus on the key trend or changes Look for ways to compare Think about the tense (past tense, present tense, future tense, in passive / active voice) You are NOT being asked for your own opinion; just to describe and report information. (Don’t give reasons for the data unless you are asked to do so.) Features for diagram writing Objective (restore) Clear Concise Sample 4: p.141 over a span from…to…时间跨度 designate [‘dezigneit] vt.指定 respectively adv.分别地 versus prep.[‘v?:s?s]对、比 （1 vs. 3） draw even 扳成平局 counterpart adj. / noun对应的人或物 in terms of 就…而言，从…方面来说 namely adv.即、也就是 multifaceted [,m?lti’f?sitid] adj.多面的、多重的 About sample 4 Para.1: --- define the attributes (2 bar charts, theme) --- summarize the overall trend (can also be put in the last para.) --- general statements (present tense) --- data statements (past tense) Para.2: --- data description and comparison in chart one --- by time (1970, 1980, 1990, 2000) --- by marriage and divorce --- a key feature (The year 1980 witnessed the greatest number of divorces.) --- past tense Para.3: --- data description and comparison in chart two --- by time (1970, 2000) --- by 4 indicators (never, married, widowed, divorced) --- past tense Para.4: --- the last two sentences of the 1st para. can be moved in (overall trend: past tense) --- general statement (we have gained an insight into……: present tense) Sample 3: p.140 fluctuate [‘fl?ktjueit] vi 波动 (fluctuation) peak [pi:k] n.adj.vi （达到）顶峰、巅峰的 end up with / at 以…告终 draw even 扳成平局 About sample 3 Para 1: define the attributes Para 2: solid line (Japan)