第三十二单元 图表作文Writing a Composition According
to Tables and Graphs
32.1 Introduction
This kind of writing is an information interpretation process.The information may be given in numbers,lines or curves,etc.,usually a few explanations are given.The organization of the writing is essential to a good essay of tables and graphs.Generally,it is as follows:
General introductionAnalysisConclusion
概要介绍分析图表总结概括
That is,in the first paragraph,you have to demonstrate the general situation of what has been reflected in the table or graph;Then,in the second paragraph,you have to analyse carefully the numbers,lines or curves,and point out the rate of increase or discrease;In the end,you have to write your own opinion or comment.
Sample Test Item
Directions:Write a composition based on the title and the following chart in no less than 120 words.The causes are given under the horizontal line and the precentage of the totalof 80 fire incidents is given in the vertical column on the left.write clearly.
Leading Causes of Fires in China(1987)
32.2 Basic Writing Process of the Composition
1)Have a correct understanding of the given information,and grasp the main idea;
2)Make a careful analysis of the information,for example,ask yourself the questions like:
a.Who or what caused the fires?
b.What is the relationship between cause and frequency of fires?
3)Write an outline;
4)Use the right technique of writing.(The most common techniques used in this kind of writing is:comparison and contrast.)
32.3 Analysis of the Sample Test Item
The main idea of the graph is:Fire causes.From the graph,we know that there are three main causes of fires:
a.Smokers (nearly50%)
b.Defective insulation (38%)
c.Children playing with matches (12%)
Thus,we can,by comparing the above information,make a comment of the main topic,then reach a conclusion.
Model Essay 32-1
From the graph above,we can see that fire,one of the most terrible killers in China,is mainly caused by smokers,defective insulations or children playing with matches.
In 1987,80 fire incidents took place in China.While nearly50%were caused by smokers,38%were caused by defective insulation,and12%were caused by children playing with matches.No matter what the type of the fire,we can almost be sure that they were caused by carelessness.
From the graph,we can conclude that smokers are the leading cause of fires,but we also need to educate our children,warning them of the dangers of playing with matches and instruct workers be more careful with insulation.
Writing Assignment for Unit 32
Directions:Write a composition based on the statistical table about the total amount of China import and export.Yourcomposition should be no less than 100 words.
Loose cannon
Obama Drama
Kid gloves
Tilt the profit balance in farmers' favor
Staying put的意思
Sour grapes
United States in hock
温总理政府工作报告热点词语英译欣赏(一)
Where do officials do their jobs?
Unqualified colleges must be shut down
It's a person's integrity that shines the brightest
Time to get reel
Who is spinning the propaganda?
Genie out of the bottle
Climatic irony of an Arctic shipping lane
Necessary evil的意思
The dash for cash
Clean slate
Take no prisoners的意思
Workers must be paid more than lip service
Looking for heritage in the ordinary
The cold hard facts about Internet dating
Par for the course
My pen pal Han Han
Youngsters lord it over not in China but in the West
Through and through
Saintly sinner of Shaolin temple
Lean but mean的意思
Spare the rod and spoil the child?
'No day but today'
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