Analyzing a Graphic.pdf
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1. The document analyzes a chart showing average monthly household expenditures across five categories from 1990 to 2010. 2. It identifies two main trends: rent was the highest expense throughout the period, and overall expenditures increased significantly over time. 3. Spending on rent rose from £450/month in 1990 to £600/month in 2010, far exceeding increases in other categories like groceries, transportation, and utilities.
Analyzing a Graphic.pdf
- 2. This chart shows the average monthly expenditure on five di ff erent categories of expenses.
- 3. Looking at the chart, we can see two main trends.
- 4. 1. Rent was the highest expense throughout the reporting period.
- 5. 2. Overall, expenditure increased signi fi cantly during the period.
- 6. Let’s look at each of them…
- 7. Rent was the highest expense 1
- 8. First, we need a topic sentence.
- 9. As shown, rent was the highest expense throughout the period.
- 10. Next, we need to provide sentences that support this topic.
- 11. We should start by giving specific information about how much was spent on rent.
- 12. In 1990, for example, rent was around £450 a month and by 2010 the amount spent on rent reached £600.
- 13. Then, we need to compare rent with other expenses.
- 14. Let’s start with the second highest expense, groceries.
- 15. By comparison, the amount spent on groceries (the second highest expense) went from £300 in 1990 and £350 in 2010.
- 16. Now, let’s talk about the other categories.
- 17. While the amount spent on utility bills and transport also increased, they had only reached £150 and £250, respectively by 2010. The amount spent on entertainment never exceeded more that £110.
- 18. Finally, we conclude by restating the main point.
- 19. In conclusion, while most household expenses increased between 1990 and 2010, the amount spent on rent far exceeded the amount spent on anything else.
- 20. Now, let’s look at the other theme…
- 22. Again, we need to start with a topic sentence.
- 23. Overall, household expenses increased considerably between 1990 and 2010.
- 24. Then, we need supporting sentences.
- 25. Let’s start with the highest expense, rent.
- 26. The amount spent on rent, for example, increased from £450 in 1990 to £600 in 2010.
- 27. Now, we can talk about the other expenses that went up.
- 28. Likewise, the amount spent on groceries increased from £325 to around £350. Spending on transport and utility bills also rose, reaching £250 and £150, respectively by 2010.
- 29. Let’s also talk about entertainment.
- 30. In fact, the only expenditure that went down over the 10 years was entertainment which dropped from £125 to £100.
- 31. Then we just need to add a conclusion.
- 32. In conclusion, the amount of money spent on key expenses rose significantly during the period discussed.
- 33. Remember, we don’t have to mention everything.
- 34. Just the things that best support the main idea.
- 35. End