having. DVD sales went down significantly in 1 9 9 5 , but then recovered in 1 9 9 6 . Rewrite these sentences using the structure indicated. 1 Despite falling in 1 9 9 8 , DVD sales then levelled off for the next three years. H aving... 2 Having risen steadily for five years, the unemployment rate then fell sharply. Next steps Look online at a newspaper like The Times, the Guardian or the Independent, and find one or two articles with graphs. Write down any useful vocabulary and use it when doing Task 1. Practice question Have a go at writing an answer for this Task 1 question. Try to use the key language and writing skills you have studied in this unit. When you finish, compare with the sample answer on page 1 2 3 . The graph compares em p lo ym en t rates in three sectors o f the economy, in the UK, 2000-2010. Sum m arize the inform ation b y selecting and reporting the m ain features, and m ake comparisons where relevant. Despite E m p lo y m e n t rates, by se cto r, in the UK e c o n o m y , 2 0 0 0 -2 0 1 0
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Comparative graphs Try it first! Task 1 Writing: How to write about comparative graphs In this unit, you will look at how to write about a graph or table without a trend.
