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 贈450/month in 1990 to 贈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. Lets 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 贈450 a month and by 2010 the amount spent on rent reached 贈600.
- 13. Then, we need to compare rent with other expenses.
- 14. Lets start with the second highest expense, groceries.
- 15. By comparison, the amount spent on groceries (the second highest expense) went from 贈300 in 1990 and 贈350 in 2010.
- 16. Now, lets talk about the other categories.
- 17. While the amount spent on utility bills and transport also increased, they had only reached 贈150 and 贈250, respectively by 2010. The amount spent on entertainment never exceeded more that 贈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, lets 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. Lets start with the highest expense, rent.
- 26. The amount spent on rent, for example, increased from 贈450 in 1990 to 贈600 in 2010.
- 27. Now, we can talk about the other expenses that went up.
- 28. Likewise, the amount spent on groceries increased from 贈325 to around 贈350. Spending on transport and utility bills also rose, reaching 贈250 and 贈150, respectively by 2010.
- 29. Lets also talk about entertainment.
- 30. In fact, the only expenditure that went down over the 10 years was entertainment which dropped from 贈125 to 贈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 dont have to mention everything.
- 34. Just the things that best support the main idea.
- 35. End