GE L11 Unit 4 (Describing data in graphs)

Academic Writing:

Describing data in graps

Global English Level 11

Please describe the graph

Graph

Graph

Chelsea’s Short-Passing Game

The second picture compares how often each team plays long balls in the Club World Cup 2025 quarter-finals.
Chelsea play fewer long balls than any other team, with only 4.5%, which makes them the most short-passing team. Bayern play a little more long balls (6.1%), while Palmeiras play the most long balls (13.5%), making their style the least focused on short passes.
Overall, Chelsea have the most possession-based and shortest-passing style, while Palmeiras have the most direct style of play.

Please describe the table

Table

Table

Bottom of the Premier League Table

In the ftable, we can see the bottom teams of the Premier League after 37 matches.
Among them, West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion have the highest number of points (38), which means they are in a better position than the others. Aston Villa and Watford are slightly lower, each with 34 points. Bournemouth are doing worse with 31 points, while Norwich City are performing the worst of all, with only 21 points.
Their goal difference also shows a clear comparison — Norwich have the biggest negative goal difference (–44), while West Ham have the smallest (–13).

Graphs & Charts

What are Graphs & Charts?

Graphs & Charts

Graphs and charts are visual tools that show information clearly and make comparisons easy.

A graph shows how information changes over time or compares values between groups using lines, bars, or points.

Example:
A line graph showing how students’ study time increases from Monday to Friday.

Graph

A chart shows data or information in a simple visual format such as bars, slices, or pictures to help compare or show proportions.

Example:
A pie chart showing the percentage of students who like different sports.

Chart

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Identify different types of graphs and charts.

graphs and charts

Identify different types of graphs and charts

Bubble Chart

A bubble chart is a type of graph used to show three pieces of information (or variables) at the same time using bubbles (circles).

Identify different types of graphs and charts.

Pictogram

A pictogram is a type of chart that uses pictures or symbols to represent data.
Each picture stands for a certain number or quantity, making the information easy to understand at a glance.

Identify different types of graphs and charts.

Stacked bar chart

A stacked bar chart is a type of bar chart that shows the total amount and how that total is divided into different parts.

Identify different types of graphs and charts.

Multiple-line bar graph
A multiple-line graph (sometimes called a multi-line graph) is a type of line graph that shows two or more sets of data on the same graph using different lines.

Each line has a different color or pattern, making it easy to compare how several variables change over the same period of time.

Identify different types of graphs and charts.

Pie Chart

A pie chart is a circular chart divided into slices (or sectors) that show how a whole is divided into parts.
Each slice represents a percentage or proportion of the total.

Identify different types of graphs and charts.

Draw a line to match each word with its correct meaning.

Word Meaning 1. Variable a. Move up and down 2. Trend b. Reach the highest point 3. Proportion c. What is measured 4. Percentage d. General direction of change 5. Fluctuate e. Number out of 100 6. Peak f. Part of a whole

Academic Vocabulary

Word	Meaning	Example
Variable	What is measured	Age, gender, income
Trend	General direction of change	The trend shows a decrease
Proportion	Part of a whole	A large proportion of girls
Percentage	Number out of 100	45% of students
Fluctuate	Move up and down	Prices fluctuated last year
Peak	Reach the highest point	Sales peaked in July

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Identify different types of graphs and charts.

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Identify different types of graphs and charts.

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Identify different types of graphs and charts.

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Identify different types of graphs and charts.

This paragraph introduces the graph. It tells what the graph is about, the topic (exercise), the subjects (boys and girls aged 10–24), and the location (USA).
It doesn’t give any numbers or details. It just rephrases the question in your own words.
Tip: Always start your report by telling the reader what the graph shows, “The chart shows…”, “The graph illustrates…”, etc.

Paragraph 1

This paragraph gives the overall trends or patterns without giving specific data.
It answers these questions:

• What happens in general as age increases?

• Is there a main difference between boys and girls?

Tip: Use general language such as in general, overall, on the whole, a steady decrease, a gradual rise, etc.
Don’t include numbers in the overview.

Paragraph 2

This paragraph gives specific details about the main feature of the data.
Here, it describes:

• The highest point of the data (age 10).

• The trend or change (a steady fall until 16).

• Exact numbers for males and females.

Tip: Always describe what happens to both groups (boys and girls). Use comparative language like higher than, lower than, more, less, etc.

Paragraph 3

This paragraph gives additional detail, another main feature from the graph. It focuses on the comparison between boys and girls, explaining:

• Females are less active than males.

• The difference changes slightly with age.

• It uses numbers to show differences clearly.

Tip: When you write about your second feature, focus on a different aspect (for example, the gender difference, or a trend over time).

Paragraph 4

Paragraph	Purpose	What to Include
1. Introduction	Introduce the topic	What the graph shows (age, gender, location)
2. Overview	General trends	Overall changes or patterns, no numbers
3. Main Feature 1	Detailed description	Describe one key feature + data/numbers
4. Main Feature 2	Second key detail	Describe another trend or comparison

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activity 7

Identify different types of graphs and charts.