The map details a town now and a proposed future layout. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the town has become more industrial and accessible with additional roads though the majority of the town is largely unchanged in terms of the structures.
In the present day, there is an airfield to the northwest which connects to a long street (A2) that runs south. The road contains a roundabout from which another road leads east to bisect a railway line near a gas station. The presented plan would move the roundabout slightly south and the airfield would be replaced by an industrial estate with a new road going directly east to the railway. The railway itself would also be interrupted by a new roundabout near the same gas station.
In the easternmost part of the town, there is currently a town center and built-up area around Ring Road, both of which will be unaltered in the future. The final additions suggested are a new road (A4) going from the town center along the southern edge of the town to connect with A2 in the west. There will also be one further street from the town center that will allow for passage to the east and north of the town.
Analysis
1. The map details a town now and a proposed future layout. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the town has become more industrial and accessible with additional roads though the majority of the town is largely unchanged in terms of the structures.
Paraphrase what the table shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences.
1. In the present day, there is an airfield to the northwest which connects to a long street (A2) that runs south. 2. The road contains a roundabout from which another road leads east to bisect a railway line near a gas station. 3. The presented plan would move the roundabout slightly south and the airfield would be replaced by an industrial estate with a new road going directly east to the railway. 4. The railway itself would also be interrupted by a new roundabout near the same gas station.
Begin writing about the first part of the map.
Make sure you compare as much as possible.
You can describe one map separately or both together.
Don’t leave anything out!
1. In the easternmost part of the town, there is currently a town center and built-up area around Ring Road, both of which will be unaltered in the future. 2. The final additions suggested are a new road (A4) going from the town center along the southern edge of the town to connect with A2 in the west. 3. There will also be one further street from the town center that will allow for passage to the east and north of the town.
Write about the final, other parts of the map – include everything!
Mention anything that has not changed on the map too.
If it is a little long that’s ok, but include everything.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
The map details a town now and a proposed future layout. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the town has become more industrial and accessible with additional roads though the majority of the town is largely unchanged in terms of the structures.
In the present day, there is an airfield to the northwest which connects to a long street (A2) that runs south. The road contains a roundaboutfrom which another road leads east to bisect a railway line near a gas station. The presented plan would move the roundabout slightly south and the airfield would be replaced by an industrial estate with a new road going directly east to the railway. The railway itself would also be interrupted by a new roundabout near the same gas station.
In the easternmost part of the town, there is currently a town center and built-up area around Ring Road, both of which will be unaltered in the future. The final additions suggested are a new road (A4) going from the town center along the southern edge of the town to connect with A2 in the west. There will also be one further street from the town center that will allow for passage to the east and north of the town.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
details shows
proposed future layout suggested plan
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
industrial related to making things and industry
accessible able to get there
additional roads extra streets
the majority of the town most of the area
largely unchanged in terms of mostly unchanged concerning
structures buildings
In the present day now
airfield place to land planes
connects joins
runs goes along
roundaboutfrom which rotary by which
bisect a railway line near a gas station cut in half a railroad next to a petrol station
presented shows
slightly a little
replaced by takes the place of
industrial estate place for making things
going directly east to the heading to the right
interrupted by stopped by
In the easternmost part of the town all the way over to the right
both of which the two of them
unaltered unchanged
final additions suggested last alterations in the plan
town center middle of a city
southern edge of the town to connect with bottom part of the city to join with
one further street another road
allow for passage to the make it possible to go to
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
The map d________s a town now and a p________________t. L__________________________________________________t the town has become more i_____________l and a__________e with a_____________s though t_______________________n is l_________________________f the s____________s.
I_____________________y, there is an a________d to the northwest which c_________s to a long street that r____s south. The road contains a r__________________________h another road leads east to b__________________________________n. The p___________d plan would move the roundabout s________y south and the airfield would be r______________y an i_________________e with a new road g____________________________e railway. The railway itself would also be i__________________y a new roundabout near the same gas station.
I___________________________________________n, there is currently a town center and built-up area around Ring Road, b_____________h will be u__________d in the future. The f_________________d are a new road (A4) going from the t______________r along the s___________________________________h A2 in the west. There will also be o____________________t from the town center that will a_________________________e east and north of the town.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching from YouTube below and practice with these activities:
Many today feel that attention spans are becoming shorter due to the prevalence of social media.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some today have argued that individuals now possess generally shorter attention spans largely as a result of the growth of various social media platforms. In my opinion, though this claim might be slightly overstated, it is true on the whole.
Those who argue that shorter attention spans are not due to social media point out the influence of other new forms of media and technology. The length of a person’s attention span was never a topic of consideration for debate before the onset of the digital age and the development of television, radio, the internet, and so on. The stimulation from these technologies represents unprecedented challenges for humans who have not evolved to live in a digital world. Although modern kinds of media lead to over-stimulation and an addictive craving for more, constant stimulation, social media is merely one distraction among many.
However, social media is the greatest single cause of declining attention spans due to their unique design features. Social media companies have specifically crafted their applications to provide momentary bursts of pleasure. For instance, an application like TikTok is specifically designed to provide a stream of addictive videos under 10 seconds in length. As their algorithm perfects a curated feed for any given user, individuals easily become hooked on short entertainment and their attention spans concomitantly suffer. This is in marked contrast to the focus required to watch a film or listen to a radio broadcast.
In conclusion, I agree social media has caused the average person to struggle with concentration for extended periods due to the manner in which these websites have been constructed. Governments should therefore regulate them in order to mitigate the harms they cause for society as a whole.
Analysis
1. Some today have argued that individuals now possess generally shorter attention spans largely as a result of the growth of various social media platforms. 2. In my opinion, though this claim might be slightly overstated, it is true on the whole.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who argue that shorter attention spans are not due to social media point out the influence of other new forms of media and technology. 2. The length of a person’s attention span was never a topic of consideration for debate before the onset of the digital age and the development of television, radio, the internet, and so on. 3. The stimulation from these technologies represents unprecedented challenges for humans who have not evolved to live in a digital world. 4. Although modern kinds of media lead to over-stimulation and an addictive craving for more, constant stimulation, social media is merely one distraction among many.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
1. However, social media is the greatest single cause of declining attention spans due to their unique design features. 2. Social media companies have specifically crafted their applications to provide momentary bursts of pleasure. 3. For instance, an application like TikTok is specifically designed to provide a stream of addictive videos under 10 seconds in length. 4. As their algorithm perfects a curated feed for any given user, individuals easily become hooked on short entertainment and their attention spans concomitantly suffer. 5. This is in marked contrast to the focus required to watch a film or listen to a radio broadcast.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Add as much information as you can and make sure it links logically.
Finish the paragraph strong.
1. In conclusion, I agree social media has caused the average person to struggle with concentration for extended periods due to the manner in which these websites have been constructed. 2. Governments should therefore regulate them in order to mitigate the harms they cause for society as a whole.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Some today have argued that individuals now possess generally shorter attention spanslargely as a result of the growth of various social media platforms. In my opinion, though this claim might be slightly overstated, it is true on the whole.
Those who argue that shorter attention spans are not due to social media point out the influence of other new forms of media and technology. The length of a person’s attention span was never a topic of consideration for debate before the onset of the digital age and the development of television, radio, the internet, and so on. The stimulation from these technologies represents unprecedented challenges for humans who have not evolved to live in a digital world. Although modern kinds of media lead to over-stimulation and an addictive craving for more, constant stimulation, social media is merely one distraction among many.
However, social media is the greatest single cause of declining attention spans due to their unique design features. Social media companies have specifically crafted their applications to provide momentary bursts of pleasure. For instance, an application like TikTok is specifically designed to provide a stream of addictive videos under 10 seconds in length. As their algorithm perfects a curated feed for any given user, individuals easily become hooked on short entertainment and their attention spans concomitantly suffer. This is in marked contrast to the focus required to watch a film or listen to a radio broadcast.
In conclusion, I agree social media has caused the average person to struggle with concentration for extended periods due to the manner in which these websites have been constructed. Governments should therefore regulate them in order to mitigate the harms they cause for society as a whole.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
possess have
generally shorter attention spans overall can’t focus for as long on one thing
largely as a result of mostly because of
growth of various social media platforms development of sites like Facebook, Instagram, etc.
claim state
slightly overstated a bit too strong
true on the whole correct overall
point out argue
influence impact
new forms of media and technology different kinds of sites and products
length how long it is
topic of consideration for debate before thing people argued about earlier
onset beginning of
the digital age computers, online, etc.
and so on etc.
stimulation watching things, having your attention held by something
represents unprecedented challenges poses new problems
evolved to live in a digital world adapted to online life
over-stimulation too much too watch, listen to, etc.
addictive craving for can’t stop using something
constant keeps happening
merely one distraction among many just one thing to focus on next to others
greatest single cause of declining one biggest source
unique design features special aspects of the apps
specifically crafted their applications to made their problems to
provide momentary bursts of pleasure give temporary feelings of happiness
application something on your phone, a program
specifically for this particular purpose
stream of addictive videos lots of videos in a row
in length how long they are
algorithm perfects a curated feed for any given user program that chooses the videos you will watch next on an app or a website
hooked on addicted to
concomitantly suffer as a result hurts
This is in marked contrast to totally different compared to
focus required attention needed
broadcast sent out
the average person normal citizen
struggle with concentration for extended periods due to have difficulty focusing
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Some today have argued that individuals now p____________s g________________________________sl_______________________f the g_________________________________s. In my opinion, though this c___m might be s_____________________d, it is t__________________e.
Those who argue that shorter attention spans are not due to social media p____________t the i________e of other n______________________________y. The l_______h of a person’s attention span was never a t_______________________________________e the o______t of t______________e and the development of television, radio, the internet, a___________n. The s__________________________n from these technologies r_______________________________s for humans who have not e_____________________________d. Although modern kinds of media lead to o______________n and an a________________________r more, c________t stimulation, social media is m_________________________________y.
However, social media is the g_________________________________g attention spans due to their u_________________________________s. Social media companies have s______________________________________o p__________________________________________e. For instance, an a_________n like TikTok is s_____________y designed to provide a s____________________________s under 10 seconds i___________h. As their a_________________________________________________________________r, individuals easily become h____________n short entertainment and their attention spans c__________________r. T_______________________________o the f______________________d to watch a film or listen to a radio b____________t.
In conclusion, I agree social media has caused t_________________________n to s_________________________________________________________________o the m______________________h these websites have been c______________d. Governments should therefore r____________e them in order to m____________e the h________s they cause for s_______________________e.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching from YouTube below and practice with these activities:
The floorplan shows how a building has changed from 1958 to the present day. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the building has served both commercial and residential purposes with the only area remaining unchanged being the kitchen. At present, the flower shop has a more open layout relative to when it was an apartment and office.
In 1958, the building was used as an office with a meeting room in the top left corner of the floorplan, an assistant’s and secretary’s office below there and a toilet in the bottom left corner. In 1985, the meeting room was extended and turned into a living room and a large bathroom and shower took the place of the offices and toilet. The florist shop contained a gift card room in the top left, above a large open space for flowers and a play area in the bottom left corner.
On the right side, the kitchen in the top corner was unaltered across all iterations of the ground floor. In comparison, there was a manager’s office on the right hand side and a reception area in the bottom corner. These spaces were allocated for bedrooms in the apartment and are now an office and additional space for flowers.
Analysis
1. The floorplan shows how a building has changed from 1958 to the present day. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the building has served both commercial and residential purposes with the only area remaining unchanged being the kitchen. 3. At present, the flower shop has a more open layout relative to when it was an apartment and office.
Paraphrase what the map shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences.
Add a second sentence to make sure everything is covered.
1. In 1958, the building was used as an office with a meeting room in the top left corner of the floorplan, an assistant’s and secretary’s office below there and a toilet in the bottom left corner. 2. In 1985, the meeting room was extended and turned into a living room and a large bathroom and shower took the place of the offices and toilet. 3. The florist shop contained a gift card room in the top left, above a large open space for flowers and a play area in the bottom left corner.
Begin writing about the map.
Make sure you compare as much as possible.
Don’t leave anything out.
1. On the right side, the kitchen in the top corner was unaltered across all iterations of the ground floor. 2. In comparison, there was a manager’s office on the right hand side and a reception area in the bottom corner. 3. These spaces were allocated for bedrooms in the apartment and are now an office and additional space for flowers.
Write about the final, other parts of the map – include everything!
Compare the categories.
Add in everything, even what has not changed.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The floorplan shows how a building has changed from 1958 to the present day. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the building has served both commercial and residential purposes with the only area remaining unchanged being the kitchen. At present, the flower shop has a more open layout relative to when it was an apartment and office.
In 1958, the building was used as an office with a meeting room in the top left corner of the floor, an assistant’s and secretary’s office below there and a toilet in the bottom left corner. In 1985, the meeting room was extended and turned into a living room and a large bathroom and shower took the place of the offices and toilet. The florist shop contained a gift card room in the top left, above a large open space for flowers and a play area in the bottom left corner.
On the right side, the kitchen in the top corner was unaltered across all iterations of the ground floor. In comparison, there was a manager’s office on the right hand side and a reception area in the bottom corner. These spaces were allocated for bedrooms in the apartment and are now an office and additional space for flowers.
Answers
Try to write down or think of an antonym/opposite word for further practice:
floorplan blueprint
from … to the present day starting then up until now
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
served both commercial and residential purposes was for business and for living
remaining unchanged was not altered
At present now
open layout lots of space
relative to when compared to the time
meeting room place to meet
top left corner northwest
assistant’s people helping out
secretary’s office below assistant’s working space under that
bottom left corner southwest
extended lengthened
turned into transformed into
took the place of replaced
florist shop contained flower shop has
gift cardroom place to sell cards
play area where kid’s can play
unaltered across all iterations of the ground floor didn’t change through the years
In comparison compared to that
manager’s boss’s
on the right hand side to the right
reception area area to get help from a receptionist
Remember and fill in the blanks. Note it on a piece of paper so you can remember better:
The f_________n shows how a building has changed f____m 1958 t_________________y. L______________________________________________________________t the building has s_____________________________________________s with the only area r_____________________d being the kitchen. A_________________t, the flower shop has a more o_____________________________n it was an apartment and office.
In 1958, the building was used as an office with a m_________________m in the t______________r of the floor, an a_______________s and s________________________w there and a toilet in the b__________________r. In 1985, the meeting room was e___________d and t______________o a living room and a large bathroom and shower t___________________f the offices and toilet. The f______________________d a g__________d room in the top left, above a large open space for flowers and a p__________a in the bottom left corner.
On the right side, the kitchen in the top corner was u______________________________________________________r. I_______________n, there was a m___________s office o___________________e and a r_____________a in the bottom corner. These spaces were a______________r bedrooms in the apartment and are now an office and a_______________l space for flowers.
Listening Practice
Listen to the related topic below and practice with these activities:
Some believe that students should begin learning a language very early in school while others think these subjects should be taught later.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Many have argued that the earlier students begin learning a language in school the better. Although this can pose challenges for schools, I am in complete agreement with this opinion.
Those against early foreign language courses contend it is not always practical. In many school systems, the cost of such courses can be prohibitive. More specifically, in more remote areas, teachers will often not have the ability to teach another language and it may be difficult to recruit foreign native language speakers. If the schools teach a foreign language anyway, then they will have to rely largely on textbooks and the classes are not likely to be as productive. This reality can create a situation where wealthier school districts receive a disproportionately superior education.
However, even when the conditions are not ideal, there is tremendous value in learning a language early relative to learning it later in life. Studies have shown that languages can be acquired far more easily early in one’s education. As a person gets older, the muscles in the mouth become more fixed making it more difficult to pronounce sounds from another language similar to a native speaker. Their brains are also less flexible and this is clearly evidenced in the considerably slower progress for adults when learning a new language. Attempting to acquire another language younger therefore has greater overall value for any given individual.
In conclusion, the effectiveness of early language acquisition justifies its inclusion in curricula at all schools. This educational reform should be a priority.
Analysis
1. Many have argued that the earlier students begin learning a language in school the better. 2. Although this can pose challenges for schools, I am in complete agreement with this opinion.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those against early foreign language courses contend it is not always practical. 2. In many school systems, the cost of such courses can be prohibitive. 3. More specifically, in more remote areas, teachers will often not have the ability to teach another language and it may be difficult to recruit foreign native language speakers. 4. If the schools teach a foreign language anyway, then they will have to rely largely on textbooks and the classes are not likely to be as productive. 5. This reality can create a situation where wealthier school districts receive a disproportionately superior education.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
The more detail, the better!
1. However, even when the conditions are not ideal, there is tremendous value in learning a language early relative to learning it later in life. 2. Studies have shown that languages can be acquired far more easily early in one’s education. 3. As a person gets older, the muscles in the mouth become more fixed making it more difficult to pronounce sounds from another language similar to a native speaker. 4. Their brains are also less flexible and this is clearly evidenced in the considerably slower progress for adults when learning a new language. 5. Attempting to acquire another language younger therefore has greater overall value for any given individual.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Add as much information as you can and make sure it links logically.
Keep adding in the result to develop your ideas more.
1. In conclusion, the effectiveness of early language acquisition justifies its inclusion in curricula at all schools. 2. This educational reform should be a priority.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Many have argued thatthe earlier students begin learning a language in school the better. Although this can pose challenges for schools, I am in complete agreement with this opinion.
Those against early foreign language courses contend it is not always practical. In many school systems, the cost of such courses can be prohibitive. More specifically, in more remote areas, teachers will often not have the ability to teach another language and it may be difficult to recruit foreign native language speakers. If the schools teach a foreign language anyway, then they will have to rely largely ontextbooks and the classes are not likely to be as productive. This reality can create a situation where wealthier school districts receive a disproportionately superior education.
However, even when the conditions are not ideal, there is tremendous value in learning a language early relative to learning it later in life. Studies have shown that languages can be acquired far more easily early in one’s education. As a person gets older, the muscles in the mouth become more fixed making it more difficult to pronounce sounds from another language similar to a native speaker. Their brains are also less flexible and this is clearly evidenced in the considerably slower progress for adults when learning a new language. Attempting to acquire another language younger therefore has greater overall value for any given individual.
In conclusion, the effectiveness of early language acquisition justifies its inclusion in curricula at all schools. This educational reform should be a priority.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
Many have argued that lots of people think that
the earlier … the better sooner in life is superior
Although but
pose challenges creates problems
I am in complete agreement with this opinion I agree 100%
contend argue
practical works, is possible
school systems the schools in a specific town/district
courses classes
prohibitive prevent you from doing it
More specifically in particular
in more remote areas in the countryside
recruit foreign native language speakers find teachers from other countries
rely largely ontextbooks use books too much
productive efficient
reality situation, fact
create a situation lead to the problem
where wealthier school districts in which richer schools
receive a disproportionately superior education have better schools
even when in the case that
conditions situations
not ideal bad
tremendous value in lots of importance in
relative to learning it later in life compared to learning later on
Studies have shown that research indicates that
acquired far more easily learned more efficiently
As a person gets older as you age
muscles parts of the mouth
fixed unable to change
pronounce sounds from articulate, say
similar to a native speaker not that different from a foreigner
less flexible more rigid, fixed
this is clearly evidenced in this is definitely the case
considerably slower progress for not nearly as fast
Attempting trying
acquire get
greater overall value more importance
any given individual a person
effectiveness how well it works
early language acquisition justifies learning a language early in life is reasonable because
inclusion adding it to
curricula what is learned in class
educational reform changes to school
priority important
Vocabulary Practice
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
M________________________tt_______________r students begin learning a language in school t______________r. A__________h this can p____________________s for schools, I_______________________________________________n.
Those against early foreign language courses c__________d it is not always p_________l. In many s_____________s, the cost of such c_________s can be p____________e. M_____________y, i_________________________s, teachers will often not have the ability to teach another language and it may be difficult to r____________________________________s. If the schools teach a foreign language anyway, then they will have to r_____________________________s and the classes are not likely to be as p___________e. This r________y can c_______________________________e w___________________________________________________________________________________n.
However, e_________n the c__________s are n__________l, there is t__________________n learning a language early r_____________o l____________________e. S__________________t languages can be a____________________y early in one’s education. A____________________r, the m______s in the mouth become more f_____d making it more difficult to p_______________________m another language s________________________r. Their brains are also l_____________e and t______________________n the c___________________________r adults when learning a new language. A___________g to a_________e another language younger therefore has g___________________e for a_________________________l.
In conclusion, the e___________________s of e___________________________s its i___________n in c___________a at all schools. This e____________________m should be a p___________y.
The bar chart describes spending in five lifestyle categories for residents of four different nations in 2009. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that housing, food, and transportation are the biggest expenses in nearly all countries, with those in the United States spending the most on their homes and those in Japan the most on food. Healthcare and clothing are smaller expenses and transportation is a greater expenditure than food in only Canada and the US.
Expenditure on food ranges from a low of 14% in the United States to a high of 22% for Japan, with Canada (15%) and the UK (21%) in between. Housing costs represented at least a slightly higher percentage in all countries: 26% in the US, 24% in the UK, 21% in Japan, and 20% in Canada. The numbers were more variable for transportation as Canada stood at 20%, just above the USA at 19% while the UK and Japan were lower at 15% and 10%, respectively.
In terms of healthcare, by far the most is allocated for medical expenses in the USA (8%) while all other countries are below 5%. For clothing, Canada spends the most of their income (7%), followed by the UK (6%), Japan (4%), and finally the United States (3%).
Analysis
1. The bar chart describes spending in five lifestyle categories for residents of four different nations in 2009. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that housing, food, and transportation are the biggest expenses in nearly all countries, with those in the United States spending the most on their homes and those in Japan the most on food. 3. Healthcare and clothing are smaller expenses and transportation is a greater expenditure than food in only Canada and the US.
Paraphrase what the bar chart shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences and the overall trend.
This one is a little complex so it needs a second sentence for the overview.
1. Expenditure on food ranges from a low of 14% in the United States to a high of 22% for Japan, with Canada (15%) and the UK (21%) in between. 2. Housing costs represented at least a slightly higher percentage in all countries: 26% in the US, 24% in the UK, 21% in Japan, and 20% in Canada. 3. The numbers were more variable for transportation as Canada stood at 20%, just above the USA at 19% while the UK and Japan were lower at 15% and 10%, respectively.
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Compare between each sentence.
One paragraph can be longer than the other.
1. In terms of healthcare, by far the most is allocated for medical expenses in the USA (8%) while all other countries are below 5%. 2. For clothing, Canada spends the most of their income (7%), followed by the UK (6%), Japan (4%), and finally the United States (3%).
Write about the final other parts of the graph – include everything!
Compare the categories.
Add as much detail as possible.
Keep comparing…
This one is a bit long, but better than being too short!
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
The bar chart describes spending in five lifestyle categories for residents of four different nations in 2009. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that housing, food, and transportation are the biggest expenses in nearly all countries, with those in the United States spending the most on their homes and those in Japan the most on food. Healthcare and clothing are smaller expenses and transportation is a greater expenditure than food in only Canada and the US.
Expenditure on food ranges from a low of 14% in the United States to a high of 22% for Japan, with Canada (15%) and the UK (21%) in between. Housing costs represented at least a slightly higher percentage in all countries: 26% in the US, 24% in the UK, 21% in Japan, and 20% in Canada. The numbers were more variable for transportation as Canada stood at 20%, just above the USA at 19% while the UK and Japan were lower at 15% and 10%, respectively.
In terms of healthcare, by far the most is allocated for medical expenses in the USA (8%) while all other countries are below 5%. For clothing, Canada spends the most of their income (7%), followed by the UK (6%), Japan (4%), and finally the United States (3%).
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
describes spending shows how much money is used
categories areas
residents people living there
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
biggest expenses what is spent on the most
nearly almost
Healthcare hospitals, doctors, etc.
greater expenditure than more spent on
ranges from a low of goes from … to …
a high of the most at
in between in the middle
represented at least a slightly higher percentage was a little bit more
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
The bar chart d__________________g in five lifestyle c___________s for r____________s of four different nations in 2009. L__________________________________________________________________________t housing, food, and transportation are the b______________s in n________y all countries, with those in the United States spending the most on their homes and those in Japan the most on food. H_____________e and clothing are smaller expenses and transportation is a g_________________________n food in only Canada and the US.
Expenditure on food r____________________f 14% in the United States to a_________f 22% for Japan, with Canada (15%) and the UK (21%) i____________n. Housing costs r_______________________________________e in all countries: 26% in the US, 24% in the UK, 21% in Japan, and 20% in Canada. The numbers were more v________e for transportation as Canada s________t 20%, j_________e the USA at 19% w_____e the UK and Japan were l_______r at 15% and 10%, r____________y.
I_______________f healthcare, b_______r the most is a_________d for m______________s in the USA (8%) while all other countries are below 5%. For clothing, Canada spends the most of their i___________e (7%), f___________y the UK (6%), Japan (4%), and f_________y the United States (3%).
Listening Practice
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