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Line graphs

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In describing line graphs, changes in trends are easily recognized,
making comparison and contrast a simple task while practicing
specific vocabulary and phrases in various comparative structures.
Topic #1
The following line graph shows the percentage of two modes of traveling in
Vancouver from 1990 to 2015.
Summarize the information by reporting the main features and making
comparisons where relevant.
Explanatory sample writing
1) Introduction
The introduction is a short paragraph to introduce the task while paraphrasing
the given topic. (Paraphrasing includes using synonyms, similar words, or
different sentence structures that will be discussed in more depth later in the
section related to writing task 2.)
The line graph compares the percentage of using two different means of
transportation in Vancouver between 1990 and 2015.
(The “line graph” is introduced. The verb “shows” is paraphrased to
“compares.” The noun phrase, “modes of traveling,” is changed to “means of
transportation.” The phrase “from 1990 to 2015” is paraphrased to “between
1990 and 2015.”)
2) Overview
This paragraph summarizes the main features of the graph in a comparative
structure without giving details. Using the word “
overall
” at the beginning
signals the role of this paragraph.

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Overall, the percentage of traveling by car had a dramatic increase while
the figure for commuting by bus significantly declined over the period.
(“overall” at the beginning of the paragraph signals the graph’s general
outlook. There is a general and comparative sentence describing a contrast
between the two trends; a noun phrase and a verb phrase have helped with a
clear description.)