Graphs and diagrams - Part 35 - Look at the chart and complete the text with the missing words

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Graphs and diagrams material explaining how cross-sections, graphs, and common diagram types communicate information clearly. It covers how to interpret axes, compare values across ages, and understand trends such as peaks and declines. The resource introduces pie charts, histograms, bar charts, tables, and flowcharts, plus academic vocabulary for describing increase and decrease with correct grammatical patterns. It also includes a chart-based completion exercise, multiple question sets, and tasks to rewrite underlined phrases using more precise academic wording.

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Graphs and diagrams

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Types of diagrams

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35.1 Look at the chart and complete the text with the missing words

35.2 Answer the questions

35.3 Replace the underlined words with more precise, academic words

35.4 Rewrite the underlined words and phrases using words from B opposite

# Graphs and diagrams A cross-section is something,ora model of something,cut across the middle so that you can see the inside.A cross-section of the earth's crust,for example,shows the Cross-section can also be used to mean a smallgroup that is representative of all the different types within the total group(e.g.the survey looked at a cross-section of society). # B A graph The graph presents data relating to teenagers and pocket money.A randomsample of 1,000 teenagers were surveyed and the average pocket moneyreceived at each age has been plotted on the graph.The x axis or horizontalaxis indicates age and the y axis or vertical axis shows the amount of moneyreceived per week.The graph shows that 15-year-olds receive twice as muchpocket money as 13-year-olds.From the graph we can see that the amount received reaches a peak at the age of 18 and then starts to decline.This decline can perhaps be explainedby the fact that many teenagers start earning and stop receiving pocket money at the age of 18. # Types of diagrams A pie chart is a circle divided intosegments from the middle(like slices ofa cake)to show how the total is dividedup.A key or legend shows what eachsegment represents. A histogram is a kind of bar chartbut the bar width also varies toindicate different values. # Common Mistake LAnguage help Diagrams are visual ways of presenting data concisely.They are often also called figures.In an academic article they are usually labelled Fig.(Figure)1,Fig.2,etc. | Number | Amount | | --- | --- | | 1 | 10 | | 2 | 5 | | 3 | 20 | different layers that make it up.A label gives the name of each part of the cross-section. A flowchart is a diagram whichindicates the stages of a process. Don't use the definite article(the)when referring to a specific diagram.See Table 4 below.(NOT See the table⁴...) amount receiwedinf 10 Graphs are drawn by plotting points on them and then drawing a line to join adjacent points.If there are two separate lines on a graph,the lines can cross or intersect at various points.Lines that run parallel to one another never intersect. Graphs show how numbers increase or decrease.Numbers can also be said to rise or grow and fall,drop or decline.Other verbs used about growth include double¹,soar²,multiply³,appreciate⁴andexceed⁵[another number]. ¹increase to twice the number oramount;opposite =halve ²increase very quickly and by a largeamount;opposite=plummet ³increase to a very large number 4increase in value;opposite=depreciate 5increase to greater than a particular number or amount;opposite =fall below The verbs increase and decrease are followed by by(e.g.The population of the city has increased by 10%.).The nouns increase,rise,growth,fall,drop and decline,decrease,are followed by in(to explain what isrising)or of(to explain the size of the change),e.g.a rise /an increase of 15%in the number of cars. A bar chart is a diagram in which different amounts are represented by thin vertical or horizontal bars which have the same width but vary in height or length. A table is a grid with columns androws of numbers. age pocket money received by teenagers in the UK byh nd ## 35.1 Look at the chart and complete the text with the missing words. Cars entering downtown West CityCars entering downtown West CityThe chart …………… ……he number of cars entering thedowntown area of West City each day over an eight-yearperiod (years 1-8).The totals are listed on the ……………axis(give two answers),while the years are listed on the3 axis(give two answers).To the top right ofthe graph we see the …… ….The number of cars5 over the period.The total rose in the firstfew years and r………………………………a?p… …………………in year 5,after which the numbers started to …………………………….Thisyear decline can be …………………………by the ………………………………hat a new mass transit railway was opened inyear 6,which is a clear illustration of how good public transport can dramati

FAQs

What does a cross-section mean and how is it used?

A cross-section cuts across the middle so you can see what is inside. It can also describe a small group representative of the whole group.

How should you interpret a typical graph’s x-axis and y-axis?

The x-axis (horizontal axis) indicates age, and the y-axis (vertical axis) shows the amount of money received per week.

What diagrams are suitable for different purposes mentioned in the material?

A pie chart shows how a total is divided into segments, a histogram uses varying bar widths for different values, and a table presents numbers in columns and rows. A flowchart indicates the stages of a process.

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