2 0 0 5 . Next, there was a slight dip in 2 0 0 6 , but this was followed by a sharp increase to £ 6 0 ,0 0 0 in 2 0 0 8 . Subsequently, income went up gradually in the last two years. 2 Join these changes together using the linking phrase in brackets. Make any other necessary changes. 1 Income began at just over £ 8 0 ,0 0 0 . Income went up slightly to £ 9 5 ,0 0 0 in 2 0 0 1 . {and then) inc/wie- b&gan a+jiA5+
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2 There was a steady fall to £ 8 0 ,0 0 0 . Income recovered to £ 9 0 ,0 0 0 in 2 0 0 4 .(after which) 3 Earnings dropped sharply to just over £ 6 0 ,0 0 0 . There was a slight dip. (At this point) 4 There was a slight rise to just under £ 6 0 .0 0 0 . The figure went down considerably. (Subsequently) 5 Income fell significantly to £ 4 0 ,0 0 0 . The number levelled off. (Next) ^ Despite ... and Having ... You can also use these two structures to join together two changes. Make sure you study how to use them carefully. Don’t forget: if you use the Having structure, you need the past participle (e.g. Having/alien . . .). 3 W hat are the irregular past participles of these verbs? 1 fall fall&n 2 grow 3 rise 4 Choose the correct form of each verb. Check the model answ er if you need to. 1 Despite falling / fell sharply to just above £ 4 0 ,0 0 0 , the figure then rose in 2 0 1 0 . 2 Having rem ained / remaining stable at £ 5 5 ,0 0 0 , income then rose sharply in 2 0 0 8 . 5 Rewrite these sentences using the w ords in brackets.
