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Cours 2 Vocabulary Charts and Graphs

The document discusses different types of graphs and charts used to present statistical data, including bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts. It provides examples of each type of graph and describes how they are used to visualize different kinds of data relationships. The document also introduces vocabulary used to describe graphs, charts, and lines, including nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, and expressions.

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Cours 2 Vocabulary Charts and Graphs

The document discusses different types of graphs and charts used to present statistical data, including bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts. It provides examples of each type of graph and describes how they are used to visualize different kinds of data relationships. The document also introduces vocabulary used to describe graphs, charts, and lines, including nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, and expressions.

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Section 02: Vocabulary used to describe charts and graphs1

Data can be represented in many ways. The 4 main types of graphs are a bar graph or bar
chart, line graph, pie chart, and diagram.

I. Different ways of presenting data

1- Bar graphs are used to show relationships between different data series that are
independent of each other. In this case, the height or length of the bar indicates the
measured value or frequency. Below, you can see the example of a bar graph which is the
most widespread visual for presenting statistical data.

2- Line graphs represent how data has changed over time. This type of charts is especially
useful when you want to demonstrate trends or numbers that are connected. For example,
how sales vary within one year. In this case, financial vocabulary will come in handy.
Besides, line graphs can show dependencies between two objects during a particular
period.

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3- Pie charts are designed to visualize how a whole is divided into various parts. Each
segment of the pie is a particular category within the total data set. In this way, it
represents a percentage distribution.

II. Introducing the graph

The graph/table/pie chart/bar chart/diagram ...

 gives information about/on ...

 provides information about/on ...

 shows ...

 illustrates ...

 compares ...

 explains why ...

 describes ...

 draws the conclusion of (a survey) ...

Example: The pie charts provide information on the proportion of males and females
working in agricultural sector.

III. Vocabulary used to describe graphs , charts, lines :


These are important nouns ,verbs , adverbs ,adjectives , expressions that can help
to present a graph , line , chart .
a- Types of changes

Nouns a rise (of) a fall (in) a fluctuation (of)

an increase (of) a decrease (in) a variation (in)

a growth (of) a decline (in)

a peak (of) a dip (in)

a surge (of)

Verbs to rise to fall to fluctuate

to increase to decrease to vary

to surge to decline

to grow to dip

to peak to dive

Large rises: to plunge

to rocket Large falls:

to soar to plummet

to leap

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b- Description of changes

sharply slightly
suddenly
gently
rapidly
gradually
abruptly
dramatically steadily
significantly
Adverbs modestly
considerably
marginally
markedly
wildly

sharp slight
sudden gentle
rapid gradual
abrupt steady
Adjectives dramatic consistent
steep modest
significant margina
considerable
marked
substantial
spectacular

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