優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting

1、Time limit: 70 minutes(30 points) 2 Genuine Writing Tasks:Part One: Concise Writing Graph Writing: (120 -140 words), 10 pointsPart Two:Extended Writing Business Letter, Business Report, or Business Proposal (200 250 words), 20 points優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingScoring CriteriaBand 5: 很好地完成試題

2、規(guī)定的任務(wù)，對目標讀者完全產(chǎn)生了預(yù)期的效果，給讀者的印象頗佳。(Full realization of the task set;Very positive effect on the reader) 內(nèi)容覆蓋了所有要求的信息點(All content points included)；語言自然流暢，錯誤極少(Controlled, natural use of language;minimal errors)；語法結(jié)構(gòu)和詞匯表達豐富多變(Wide range of structure and vocabulary)；文章結(jié)構(gòu)完整連貫，層次清晰(Effectively organized, w

3、ith appropriate use of cohesive devices)；語域與格式使用正確(Register and format consistently appropriate)。 優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingTime ManagementAs Part One is worth 10 points and Part Two is worth 20 points, it is sensible to allocate about 25 minutes for Part One and 45 minutes for Part Two. C

4、andidates need to plan and write very quickly.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingCohesion常見連接詞(Dont forget to use them though you may know them very well.)：1.表示羅列增加first, second, third,first, then / next, after that / next, finallyfor one thing for another,on (the) one handon the other hand,besides

5、 / whats more / in addition / furthermore / moreover / another / also,especially / In particular,優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting2.表示時間順序now, at present, recently,after, afterwards, after that, after a while, in a few days,at first, in the beginning, to begin with,later, next, finally,immediatel

6、y, soon, suddenly, all of a sudden, at that moment, as soon as, the momentfrom now on, from then on,at the same time, meanwhile,till, notuntil, before, after, when, while, during優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting3.表示解釋說明now, in addition, for example, for instance, in this case, moreover, furthermo

7、re, in fact, actually4.表示轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系but, however, while, though, or, otherwise, on the contrary, on the other hand, in contrast, despite, in spite of, even though, except (for), instead, of course, after all,優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting5.表示并列關(guān)系or, and, also, too, not only but also, as well as, both

8、 and, either or, neither nor6.表示因果關(guān)系because, because of, since, now that, as, thanks to, due to, therefore, as a result (of), otherwise, sothat, suchthat優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting7.表示條件關(guān)系as /so long as, on condition that, if, unless8.表示讓步關(guān)系though, although, as, even if, even though, whethe

9、r or , however, whoever, whatever, whichever, wherever, whenever, no matter how (who, what, which, where, when, whom)優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting9.表示舉例for example, for instance, such as, take for example 10.表示比較be similar to, similarly, the same as, in contrast, compared with /to, just like,

10、 just as,11.表示目的for this reason, for this purpose, so that, in order to, so as to優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting12.表示強調(diào)in deed, in fact, surely, certainly, no doubt, without any doubt, truly, obviously, above all,13.表示概括歸納in a word, in short, in brief, on the whole, generally speaking, in my op

11、inion, as far as I know, As we all know, as has been stated, as I have shown, finally, at last, in summary, in conclusion 優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingTable表格圖通常包含所有的細項，并且能提供最準確具體的數(shù)據(jù)。細目表可分為同類比較型和反映趨勢變化型，BEC Higher往往綜合了兩種類型。分析細目表要從整體出發(fā)，根據(jù)表中的數(shù)據(jù)，找出突出鮮明的信息對比，有時還需做些計算，進行類比分析。分析不止停留在表面的數(shù)字上，還須看出其中的變

12、化發(fā)展趨勢，從而得出結(jié)論。優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingLine Graph曲線圖常用來反映隨時間推移的變化趨勢。通常橫坐標為時間段，縱坐標為數(shù)據(jù)（數(shù)字或百分比），以便直觀反映事物發(fā)展變化的趨勢。曲線圖上的時間點所反映的數(shù)字未必非常準確。分析時要抓住起始時間至終止時間段內(nèi)事物發(fā)展變化的最低點和最高點，以及變化趨勢中突出的特點，分析原因，得出結(jié)論。優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingBar Chart柱狀圖(條形圖)信息量大，數(shù)字對比明顯，可以用來比較若干事物的大小，可以表示事物隨時間變化趨勢，還可以表明一個整體中各成

13、分間的相對關(guān)系。但柱狀圖不能很明確地標明各時間點變化的準確數(shù)字。分析柱狀圖和分析曲線圖的方法類似，也要把握事物變化的最大點和最小點，判斷變化特點，得出結(jié)論。優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingPie Chart餅狀圖通過分割成若干部分的組合情況直觀反映出整體狀況。分析餅狀圖，應(yīng)該依次描寫，突出重點。通常要注意圖中的最大比例份額及最小比例份額，要研究不同的比例份額，如有必要，還需做一些必要的計算，進行類比分析看出其中的變化發(fā)展趨勢，從而得出結(jié)論。優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingUseful ExpressionsExpr

14、essions: to express a rising/falling/even trend,to describe a change,to summarize, to make comparisons, please refer to handout.Sentence Patterns (for graph description):1.The sales increased slightly in October.2.There is a slight increase in sales in October.3.There was an overall increase in sale

15、s in 2007.4. The general trend is that there was a steady increase/decline in sales in all categories.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting4. The trend continued through 1980s.5. Overall, there was a decline in sales in 2008.6. The years from 2000 to 2008/between 2000 and 2008 see/ witness/report a s

16、teady increase/decrease in sales.7. 2008 unfolded/ displayed /indicated/ showed /recorded/saw/witnessed/revealed/exhibited/illustrated an increase/a decrease/fluctuation of sales.8. The increase in export corresponded with a decline in import. 優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting9. There was a stead

17、y increase in sales in 1998 followed by the sharp fall in 1999.10.The sales dropped during 2006, but increased again in 2007to 2 million tons. 11. The sales hardly changed throughout the period between 2000 and 2006, except for a slight increase in 2004. 12.The sales doubled/tripled in 2007 compared

18、 with those in 2000/ from 2000 to 2007. 優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting13.The sales in 2007 was 2 million tons, in contrast to 1.8 million tons in 2006.14. The sales reached the peak/the climax/the culmination /the highest point in May. /The sales peaked in May.15. The sales hit the bottom/reac

19、hed the lowest point/reached the rock bottom /reach its nadir/ /plummet/slump/slide in August.16.The prices fluctuated dramatically/slightly/constantly in 2003.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting17. The line graph/bar chart/pie chart below/above/on the left/right shows/indicates the change of sales

20、 of three different photocopiers. 18. We can see from the pie chart that / As is shown in the pie chart,/As can be seen in the pie chart, food expenses was / constituted / accounted for 12% in 1990, but expanded to 29% in 1998. 優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting Simple Exercise 11000020000FMAMJmon

21、thsales1234567優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingFill in the blanks 1. As the graph shows, there was an _in sales.2. In January, sales_.3. In February, sales_,4. before they _again _.5. There was a _in April,6. then a _to7. A _of 20 000 in May. 優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingKey:1.(overall/gen

22、eral) upward trend2.rose steadily3. Leveled off/remained unchanged/stayed the same4. increasedgradually5.sudden fall6. dramatic increase優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingSimple Exercise 2The following graph shows sales trends of a company between 1994 and 2000. Look at the graph carefully and answ

23、er the questions below. Use the words and expressions in red to help you. 優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingSales in $Million優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingQuestions:1. In which year did clothing sales and toy sales remain approximately the same? (In 1997)2. During which period did clothing s

24、ales rise steadily?(1997-2000)3. During which period did toy sales decrease significantly?(1994-1995)4. During which period was there a slight increase in toy sales?(1998-1999)5. During which period was there a dramatic rise in toy sales?(1995-1996)優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting6. In which yea

25、r did clothing sales reach a peak?(In 2000)7. In which year did toy sales hit the lowest point over the seven-year period?(In 1995)8. During which period did toy sales almost remain constant?(1996-1997)9.During which two periods was there a sharp drop in clothing sales?(1994-1995,1996-1997)10. In wh

26、ich year was there the biggest difference between clothing sales and toy sales?(In 1994)優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingWriting ProceduresStep 1: Rubric and Graph Analysis Step 2: Outline Step 3: Writing Step 4: Review 優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingExample 1Question 1The bar chart below sh

27、ows the cost of buying three different photocopiers, the cost of a warranty on each machine, and their expected running costs for the first two years. Using the information from the chart, write a short report comparing the costs for the three machines.Write about 120 -140 words on the separate answ

28、er paper provided.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingExpected total costs for initial 2-year period: Carta - $ 1,900 KD - $1,800 Sebu - $ 1,800優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingWriting Procedures of Example 1Step 1: Rubric and Graph Analysis 1.看題干：題干對圖表做了概要說明：圖中為三臺不同品牌復印機的購買價格、保修成本、最初兩年的運行費用，要求考生

29、對三臺機器的花費進行比較。優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting2.讀圖：1)圖為柱狀圖，特點是信息量大，數(shù)字對比明顯，要對比數(shù)據(jù)，找最高最低點。改圖無時間軸，故不表示變化趨勢，只做比較。2)圖下有文字說明三機器最初兩年的總花費：Carta最初兩年的總花費是$1900,高于Sebu和KD的$1800.3)看圖分項比較：Carta運行費用最高，購買價格最低；KD保修成本最高；Sebu的購買價格最高，運行成本和保修成本都為最低 。優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingStep 2: Outline1.開篇點題，一句話介紹圖表主要內(nèi)

30、容，可借鑒題干。2.兩年總費用比較。3. 逐個介紹三品牌機器費用特征，加上具體數(shù)據(jù)。優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingStep 3: WritingReport：Photocopier CostsThe bar chart below presents the cost of buying three different photocopiers:Carta, KD and Sebu. The expected total costs for the initial 2-year period for Carta is the highest, $1900

31、, with KD and Sebu both ranking the second, $1,800. 優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingRespectively, the purchase price of Carta is the lowest. It is slightly over $600 but its expected running cost is the highest with its warranty at the mid-level. In comparison, the purchase price of KD is $700,

32、a little more than that of Carta, whereas its warranty cost is the highest of $200. In contrast, Sebus purchase price is the highest of about of $1000, with the running cost and warranty cost the lowest of $700 and $100.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingStep 4: Review1.是否有語法拼寫錯誤2.是否有信息遺漏3.對照圖看文字描述

33、及數(shù)據(jù)運用是否準確4.字數(shù)是否合適優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingExample 2Question 1The graphs below show the changing share prices of 2 private companies that went public and issued shares on the stock exchange. Both companies were eventually bought back by their previous owners.Using the information from the

34、graphs, write a short report describing the general movement of the share prices and comparing the performance of the two companies between the issue date the buy-back date. Write about 120-140words on your Answer Sheet. 優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingHuatong Telecom:Share price from issue to b

35、uy-back2000200120022003200420050510152025Share Price in US Dollar優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingHuaxun Telecom:Share price from issue to buy-backShare Price in US Dollar2003200420050246810優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingStep 1: Rubric and Graph Analysis1.看題干：題干對圖表做了概要說明：圖中為“華通”和“華訊”兩個私營電訊公司

36、的股票業(yè)績對比，要求考生對兩支股票的大致走向進行描述，并對兩家公司股票在發(fā)行日期和回購日期間的業(yè)績進行比較。2.讀圖：1)圖為兩個線形圖，特點是直觀反映事物變化趨勢，應(yīng)抓住最高和最低點。優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting2）橫坐標為年份，縱坐標為股票價格。一眼就可看出“華通”的股價呈上升趨勢，“華訊”的股價呈下降趨勢， “華通”的業(yè)績好。3）分別看兩圖： “華通”在2000年初發(fā)行價為$6左右，之后升中有降，但從未跌破發(fā)行價，大致呈漲勢。 “華訊”在2003年發(fā)行價也為$6，在2003年底漲到了$9左右，2004年大跌至$2，05年有回升，但仍低于發(fā)行價。

37、最后在05年底才漲到發(fā)行價。優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingStep 2: Outline1.開篇點題，一句話介紹圖表主要內(nèi)容，也可加小標題。2.兩家公司股價走勢分別描述。3. 得出結(jié)論，哪家公司股票業(yè)績好。優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingStep 3: WritingComparison of performance of Huaxun Telecom and Huatong Telecom sharesThe issue price of shares in Huaxun Telecom was US$6 in

38、 late 2003. The price then rose, but fell dramatically at the end of 2004. Prices recovered slightly in 2005, but were still below the issue price. The fell again and recovered to reach the issue price in late 2005 when the company was bought back.The issue price of shares in the Huatong Telecom was

39、 just over US$5 in January 2000. Despite a couple of falls, the price rose steadily throughout the period between 2000 and 2005 and never fellStep 4: Review優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingbelow the issue price. The buy-back in mid-2005 was almost four times the issue price.Looking at the general

40、 trend, Huatong Telecom shares performed much better than Huaxuns between the issue date and the buy-back date. Step 4: Review優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingSamples & ScoresQuestion 1The graph below shows the turnover for the three kinds of retail outlet, all owned by the same company, during a

41、 three-year period. Using the information from the graph, write a short report comparing the changes in turnover in the companys three types of outlet. Write 120-140 words.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingSupermarkets million優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingSample AThe development of the turno

42、ver of the FROZEN FOOD Ltd. The following report describes the changes in turnover by type of retail sector over the three years periods 2000 to 2002.In all three years the turnover made by supermarket was the highest of all three retail outlets. Department stores remained the second greatest before

43、 small shops-outlets. The turnover reached by supermarkets increased steadily over the three years and was 80 m in 2002. The turnover of department stores was 50m in 2000 but fell to 35m in 2001. In 2002 it remained steady to the previous year. After a loss in 2001, the small shops-outlets reached a

44、gain in higher level but could not reach the 30m turnover of 2000. 優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingBand 3All the content points are included and, despite minor grammatical errors and several lexical errors, there is reasonable control overall. It is well-organized answer with an adequate range o

45、f language and fits the descriptors for band 3.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingSample BBelow is a report on the changes in turnover for three kinds of retail outlet, owned by one company, over a three-year period.The overall highest turnover of eighty million pounds was obtained by supermarkets

46、in 2002. On the other hand, the smallest turnover was made in small shops in 2001.Over the year 2000, a turnover of fifty million pounds was reached in department stores, where it plummeted to about thirty-five million pounds in 2001 and maintained this position throughout 2002.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHighe

47、rI.GraphWritingThe supermarkets turnover rose steadily from 2000, reaching its peak in 2002 with eighty million pounds.Clearly, small shops had the smallest turnover altogether. Thirty million pounds in 2000, a noticeable drop to twenty million in 2001 and slight increase of five million in 2002.In

48、conclusion, the highest results were achieved by supermarkets, followed by department stores and then small shops.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingBand 4This answer shows an accurate and natural use of language with a good range of structures and vocabulary. The slightly awkward organization and

49、the minor omission of a starting point for supermarkets prevent it from being a band 5.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingA Sample of Top-score WritingQuestion 1The bar chart below shows the profits made by each of a companys three factories for each quarter of the year 2003. The pie chart shows th

50、e number of workers in each of the factories during that year.Using the information from the charts, write a short report describing the trends in profits and the number of employees in each factory. Write 120-140 words.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingProfits from each factory per quarter(2003)

51、million優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingNumbers of employees in each factory(2003)Bristol600Leeds350London150優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingThis report outlines the development of profits in three plants, in London, Leeds and Bristol, in 2003 and describes the staffing situation in each plan

52、t.Bristol, the companys largest factory, employed 600 people and reached profits of 12 million in the first quarter of 2003. The profits declined steadily, dropping to 9 million in the last quarter.The factory in Leeds had a workforce of 350 people. This made it the companys second largest plant. Pr

53、ofits remained almost unchanged at 8 million. In the third quarter however, they reached a low at 7.5 million.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingThe London factorys workforce comprised 150 people. Profits did not vary much and remained just over 3 million. Nevertheless, they peaked in the second qu

54、arter with earning exceeding the 4 million level.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingBand 5This is a virtually flawless answer, which fits all the descriptors for a band 5.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingSample Writingline graph 曲線圖bar chart 柱狀圖pie chart 餅狀圖table 表格圖優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.Graph

55、Writingline graph曲線圖Sample 1Question 1The graph below shows a companys sales to South Asia over a one-year period.Using the information in the graph and write a report.Write 120-140 words.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting$ million優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingThe graph shows the fluctuation

56、 in a companys sales to South Asia over a period of twelve months. According to the graph, sales to South Asia increased steadily from 7 million dollars in January to 10 million dollars in May. After this, sales fell dramatically, hitting the lowest point in June at 6 million dollars. There was then

57、 a slight increase in July. Between July and September sales stayed constant at a little over 6 million dollars. There was then a sharp rise between September and November with a peak of 11 million dollars in November. After November sales declined significantly to 8 million dollars. 優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritin

58、gHigherI.GraphWritingSample 2Question 1:The two graphs indicate the effect of two biocides: GE and HI, used to purify the polluted water during the five months. Using the information from the graphs, write a short report comparing the situation when two brands of biocides are applied with the situat

59、ion without the treatment. Write 120-140 words on the separate answer paper provided.優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWriting優(yōu)質(zhì)英語課件BECWritingHigherI.GraphWritingThe two graphs compare the effect of two biocides: GE and HI. Without the treatment, the purity degrees of

60、the polluted water drop to less than 20% after five months.The effect of the GE treatment is reasonably sound. As the purity degree of water without treatment falls to 35% after three months, the one with GE biocides is shown to be as pure as 70% at that time. After five months, the purity degree of