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MIXED CHARTS

COMPARATIVE GRAPHS WITH MULTIPLE CATEGORIES & MORE THAN ONE SUBJECT
Structure of a mixed diagram.
Task 1. Look at the advice from two IELTS students in this table. Tick the advice you think is more logical and
would make it easier to write a clear answer.

Student 1’s advice Student 2’s advice

Try to be as clever as possible in the Keep it clear and simple. Write


introduction to impress the examiner. something like: The bar graph shows the
Something like Both these charts most popular films ... and then use a
Introduction
provide different information about the linker and explain the second graph
film industry in America, including clearly: ... while the pie chart illustrates
popular films and … how much money…

Write about as many parts of the graph Study both graphs carefully first and
as possible. I start by writing about the then pick out one main feature in each
Overview first thing I see, e.g., the action films, graph to write about, e.g. The most
then write about comedy next, etc., but popular type of film was ... These act as
you have to write really quickly! a useful summary of the charts.

Write two separate paragraphs. Start by


Write about both charts together in one
writing about the first chart, then write
paragraph. This way, you can compare
Body another paragraph about the second
the information as you write, and it looks
chart. You can include comparisons in
much more impressive.
the second paragraph where relevant.

REVISION
I. Introduction
You should paraphrase the question using the structure:
GRAPH TYPE + VERB + WHAT + WHERE + WHEN
E.g., Question:
The bar chart shows the percentage of men and women doing regular physical activity in Australia in 2010.
Type Verb What Where When

Question The bar chart shows the percentage in Australia in 2010


of men and
women doing
regular physical
activity

Paraphrased The bar chart compares the proportion of Australian men in 2010
and women across six different
age groups participating in
regular physical activity

Other paraphrasing technique using “how something varies (varied)”


➔ The bar chart illustrates how the proportion of Australian men and women engaging in regular physical
activity varied across six different age groups in 2010.
KEY TASK FOR TODAY’S LESSON

The first chart shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the
greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
Task 2. Fill in the table to complete the introduction
Task 3. Write an introduction to the following graphs

The charts below show the most popular films by genre for men and women and general ticket sales for
different types of film in the USA in 2010. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main
features and make comparisons where relevant.

II. Overview
Look for highest/ lowest figures and/ or biggest/ smallest gaps.

Overall, what stands out from the charts is that there is not a clear relationship between energy consumption
and emissions. Although heating consumes the most energy, water heating is responsible for the highest
percentage of greenhouse gas emissions.
Task 4. Now write an overview of the graphs in Task 3.
III. The body
There are two approaches to write the body

• subject-based division (describe each chart in one body paragraph)


• category-based division (divide all categories into two groups)
SUBJECT-BASED DIVISION
Task 5. Read the following two versions of the body and answer the following questions.
1. Which version provides a more detailed breakdown of energy consumption?
2. Which version makes better use of comparative language?
3. Which version connects energy use to greenhouse gas emissions more effectively?

CATEGORY-BASED DIVISION
Task 6. Choose the correct answer to complete the paragraph
Key language:
1. Make up X%
Example: Online sales make up 45% of the company's revenue.
2. Represent X%
Example: Female employees represent 60% of the workforce.
3. Comprise X%
Example: Renewable energy sources comprise 25% of the total energy production.
4. Form X%
Example: Imports form 30% of the total goods traded.
5. Occupy X%
Example: Urban areas occupy 15% of the land.
6. Account for X%
Example: Housing expenses account for 40% of household spending.
7. Constitute X%
Example: Teenagers constitute 20% of the population.
8. Be responsible for X%
Example: This product line is responsible for 35% of annual sales.
CHARTS WITH MORE THAN THREE SUBJECTS

Subjects: India, Sweden, Morocco, Vietnam


Categories: Fossil fuel; Hydropower, Nuclear power
1. SUBJECT-BASED DIVISION
Body paragraph 1: Countries with the highest numbers
Body paragraph 2: Countries with lower numbers
2. CATEGORY-BASED DIVISION
WRITING PRACTICE
Task 7. Now write a report to the following graphs

The charts below show the most popular films by genre for men and women and general ticket sales for
different types of film in the USA in 2010.

Task 8.
The chart shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate
degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years.

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