HOMEWORK – WEEK 1: PRACTICE 1:
Rewrite the sentences about the graphs.
Use suitable Verb + Adverb/Adjective + Noun if possible.
1. The consumption of chocolate fell steadily.
There was a ……steady fall in the consumption of chocolate.
2. There has been a dramatic rise in the production of film.
The production of films ……rose dramatically.
3. Spice exports from Africa fluctuated wildly over the period.
There was…………………………………………………………………………………...
4. The development of new products fell gradually.
There was……………………………………………………………………………………
5. There has been a noticeable decrease in research investment.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. The purchases of tickets dropped significantly last month.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. On the Internet, the number of sites rose significantly.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. There was a sudden decrease in the sales of mangos.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. At the theme park, there was a slight fluctuation in the number of visitors.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. There was a gradual decline in sugar imports.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
11. The quality of food in supermarkets has increased slowly.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
12. The number of air travelers fluctuated remarkably.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
PRACTICE 2: Write an introduction and an overview for each task given below.
Task 1: The graph below shows the average number of UK commuters
travelling each day by car, bus or train between 1970 and 2030.
Task 2: The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the
UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.