); • give an overview of the main ideas in the graph (paragraph 2
); • describe the most important changes and numbers (paragraphs 3 and 4); • write a minimum of 1 5 0 words. In the exam, you have 2 0 minutes for Task 1. The graph show s data ab o u t the ann u al earnings o f three bakeries in London , 2000 - 2010 . S um m arize the inform ation b y selecting a n d reporting the m ain features, and m ake com parisons w here relevant. 120
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♦ - Lovely Loaves
- • — Robbie's Bakery
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2 Think about these questions before you start. • W hat is the main topic of the graph? • How could you rewrite the introduction in your own words? • W hat are the general trends for the three bakeries over the whole period? • W hich numbers will you select to write about in paragraphs 3 and 4? • W hat gram m ar and vocabulary will you need to use? • Can you give your personal opinion about what happens in the graph? 3 Are these sentences about the graph true (T) or false (F)? Use a dictionary to help you. 1 There was an upward trend in the income of Bernie’s Buns over the period. 2 The earnings of Robbie's Bakery fluctuated significantly between 2 0 0 0 and 2 0 0 5 . 3 The income of Lovely Loaves saw a considerable decline over the decade.
