SECTION 15.2
Language Focus 4:
Describing graphs and charts
Line graphs and bar charts offer meaningful representation of information. They can leave a lasting impression on an audience and offer comparison of quantified data to make an interesting presentation. As a result, the audience’s attention is captured and directed towards the information.
In doing business, instead of using a series of figures and statistics, choosing the right sort of graphs helps to reveal trends.

1) Line graphs illustrate a trend over time.	(Source: http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/excel2007/images/chartsLine.gif retrieved 10/5/ 2014)
2) Bar charts illustrate patterns or information about frequency.	(Source: http://www.boi.go.th/tir/issue_content.php?issueid=89;page=42 retrieved 15/4/2014)

Parts of bar charts  

 

Reading Charts

Describing charts or graphs

Vocabulary