Writing Revision (PIE CHARTS)

1. What is the best introduction sentence for the following question?
The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in a country in 1950 and 2010.

• 1. The two pie charts illustrate the household expenses in six categories between 1950 and 2010.

• The charts give information about stuff that people spend money on.

• The charts describe the amount of money people spend over a sixty-year period.

• The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in a country from 1950 to 2010.

Which overview sentence is the best?

• Generally, there is a difference between 1950 and 2010. It is apparent that housing takes the largest proportion.

• In general, while food experienced an increase, the others witnessed the opposite

• It is obvious that housing was the biggest and healthcare was the smallest in 1950, while food was the highest and transportation was the lowest in 2010.

• 1. Overall, the most striking change is the sharp drop in spending on housing, while expenditures on food, transportation, and other expenses saw significant increases.

Housing dropped from 72.1% in 1950 to 22% in 2010.

Which sentence is the most accurate and well-structured description?

• 1. There was a sharp fell of 50.1% in housing between 1950 and 2010.

• Housing saw a significant drop by 50.1% from 1950 to 2010.

• Housing experienced a gradual decrease of 72.1% over the years.

• 1. There was a noticeable decline of 22% in housing in 2010 compared to 1950.

Data - Education spending: 6.6% in 1950 → 6.3% in 2010

Which sentence best describes this trend using the correct structure?

• 1. Education saw no change, as it was always the same amount.

• Education remained unchanged at 6.3% in 1950 and 2010.

• 1. Education decreased sharply to 6.3% in 2010 from 6.6% in 1950.

• 1. Education remained relatively stable at around 6% during both years.

The proportion of spending on other items rose noticeably, from a very small proportion (4.4%) in 1950 to nearly ___________ (19.2%) in 2010.

Choose the best option:

• a quarter

• one-fifth

• one-third

• 1. one in ten

Choose the best replacement for '85%' (more than 1 correct answer)

• approximately eight in ten

• more than four-fifths

• less than nine tenths

• almost three-quarters

• a majority

Fill in the blank: Likewise, Similarly, However, On the other hand, By/ In contrast, Although/While/ Whereas

The share of education changed very little over 60 years. _____, health care rose by just over 2%.

Fill in the blank: Likewise, Similarly, However, On the other hand, In contrast, Although, While, Whereas

Spending on health care remained relatively low in both years, accounting for only 2.4% in 1950. ____________, the figure rose slightly to 4.5% in 2010.

Find ALL the synonyms of 'account for' (more than 1 correct answer)

• made up

• represented

• experienced

• contributed

• saw