Pie chart description
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Description of pie charts
How would you describe this graphic?
How to do it?1. Introduction2. Major trends3. Describe the rest of the graphic4. Conclusion: a) Summary or/and b) Surprising facts or/and c) Future actions
1. Introduction• The chart shows (what.../ who…/when.. / where..) - When: in + year/month from... to..• The (study/research/survey) was carried out (in + date/ by + agent)• The pie chart illustrates• This graph provides information on…
2. Major trends (the biggest and smallest sections)
• It is clear that... represents the largest portion whereas .... is undoubtedly the smallest.
• The highest number of ( S+ V +C) in contrast the lowest number...
3. Data descriptionCommon phrases
The proportion(s) ofThe percentage(s) of
Connectors
Followed by....Another (reason/ factor…)
3. Conclusion• Overall the majority...• A surprising fact is that… // The most striking feature• In conclusion/ To sum up/ In a nutshell…• Because of these results, we can suggest…(ing)• All in all, it is seen that…
The % share of total water usage BBC
How to do it?A)1. Introduction2. Similarities3. Differences4. Conclusion: a) Summary or/and b) Surprising facts or/and c) Future actions
B)1. Introduction2. Chart A3. Chart B4. Conclusion: a) Summary or/and b) Surprising facts or/and c) Future actions
Connectors to compare and contrastSimilarities Differences
both chartssimilarlylikewisesimilar toalsotooas… asthe same …as
on the other handhoweverin comparisonbutin contrastwhilewhereasalthougheven thoughneverthelessdespitein spite of
Use comparatives more/ less… than -er …. than