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report writing practice #8 The charts below give information about USA marriage and divorce rates between 1970 and 2000, and the marital status of adult Americans in two of the years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant. The bar graphs indicate trend how many Americans tend to get married and divorced from 1970 to 2000, and the proportion of four different statuses for adults in the United states between 1970 and 2000. At first glance from first chart, there was a continuous downward trend in the number of marriages between 1970 and 2000. As seen from the graph, 2.5 million Americans were more likely to get married in the year 1970 whilst divorce rates in 1970 were at 1 million adults in the USA. Although the marriage rates in 1980 remained constant at 2.5 million, the breaking a marriage rates in the year 1980 were the highest figure between 1970 and 2000 (just below 1.5 million). Couples in the United States were less likely to get married in 1990 (well over 2 million). Furthermore, American couples in the year 1990 got a divorce less than in the year 1980 (just over 1 million). Finally, married couples in The States were at 2 million, which decreased by 6.5 million, comparing with marriage rates in 1970. However, there was the same level of divorce rates in 1970 and 2000 (1 million) As seen on the second bar chart, there was a remarkable figure in marital status for Americans between 1970 and 2000. Adults in the US were most likely to be married life in 1970 (70%) and 2000 (80%). However, marriage rates in the year 2000 diminished as compared with marriage rates in 1970. What’s more, single in the US jumped up at 20% by about 5% for 2000 when comparing with the marital status of unmarried adult in 1980 (nearly 15%). The proportion of widowed for the US residents leveled off at around 7% of married status between 1970 and 2000. It could be seen from the bar chart that the amount of divorced in the year 2000 rose at just below 10% in comparison with the year status in 1970 (approximately 2%).

October 6, 2011

report writing practice #7 The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. The chart indicates how the different personal mobility has changed in England from 1985 to 2000. By and large, there was a significant increase in all modes from 4,740 to 6,475. As seen from the table, people in 1985 were more likely to travel on foot at 225people annually while it dropped slightly in 2000 at 237people a year. In the bicycle of use, it changed from 51 people to 41 between 1985 and 2000. The most remarkable downward change was that local bus was used by 429 people in 1985 and 274 people in the year 2000, which decreased more than 40%. On the other hand, although the most popular transportation was cars used by 3,199 people per year in 1985, the use of car in 2000 kept skyrocketing at 4,806 a year by nearly 1,600. In addition, passengers in England were apt to rise for taking long distance bus from 54 to 124, which increased more than double. Climbed around three times as many users enjoyed traveling by taxi in 2000 (42 people a year) compared with the year 1985 (13 users per year). Passengers of 289 used to take a train in 1985 whilst there was an increase of train use for 2000 at 366 users.

October 6, 2011

report writing practice The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. The line graph indicates the percentages of population surveyed on senior citizens aged 65 and over from 1940 to 2040 amongst Japan, Sweden and USA. At the first glance, it was obvious that there were an upward trend in three different countries, and it also provides that the prediction of the growing number of elders until the year 2040. As seen on the graph, 5% of aged Japanese were in the year 1940. It went down slowly by 1960, and then leveled off until late 1980s (about 3%). Since then, it went slightly up at 5% of total population in Japan. As seen on the graph, we can readily project that there are a remarkable increase from late 2000s to 2030s. More importantly, around the 2030s, it skyrockets exponentially from 10% to 25%. In 2040s, the proportion of population for old Japanese appears to reach a peak at well over 25%. On the other hand, the percentages of elders between USA and Sweden were at just under 10%, and about 7% respectively. Since then, there was the similar tendency between two countries until 2000s. Those rose smoothly around 1980s (approximately 10%), it had a steep upward trend by 1980s (nearly 15%). From this onward, the United States remain constant at about 15%, and it also provides us with information that the proportion of population aged people in the United States keep up the similar amount of 15% to 2030s. Whilst, since 1980s, there was an immense growth in Sweden until 2010s (20%), and the population growth rate of aged 65 and over in Sweden appears to drop slightly around 2030s (well under 20%). It can be predicted by showing the graph, those two countries, USA and Sweden, steep unimaginably between 2030s and 2040 (Almost 25%).

September 29, 2011

report writing practice The graph below shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an average English home. The line graph illustrates how much electricity need for England in summer and winter season. By and large, the most considerable figure is that typical daily demand for power in winter is higher than the electricity demand in summer season. As seen on the graph, demand for electricity in winter is approximately 35,000 about 0:00, it rises rapidly until around 3:00 (about 40,000). After that, it goes dramatically down (just over 30,000) about 7:00. However, from 7:00, it has a dramatic increase until reaching a peak at 22:00 (just under 50,000). After 22:00, it falls down so much by 13,000. On the other hand, the need for electricity in summer goes down steadily around 9:00 (from 18,000 to 13,000). There is a steady increase, until it reaches a peak about 14:00 (nearly 20,000). From 13:00, it drops significantly around 16:00 (about 18:00). And then, it has the same level of demand for electricity until roughly 21:00. The pie chart provides information on the use of electric power in English household. At first glance, the largest part of electricity used is heating rooms and heating water (just over half percent of total power in use). 17.5% of electricity in English home is used for ovens, kettles and washing machines. Finally, most English families use electricity for lighting, TV and radio at 15% whilst they use power of 15% for vacuum cleaners, food mixers and electric tools.

September 21, 2011

report writing practice #6 The chart below gives information on the amount of money per month spent on books in Australia, and the number of books sold from 2002 to 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The charts demonstrate expenses on books monthly surveyed on Australian three different income groups, and the sale of books since 2002 until 2008. As seen on bar chart, fiction was the most popular book in high income subject (around 50 dollars) whilst it was the least popular one in low income families (just under 20 dollars). Average income group also were preferred to read fiction the most at approximately 40 dollars, and second most popular one was non-fiction (nearly 25 dollars). According to the graph, about 20 dollars of money spent on magazines between high income and average income subjects. As seen on the line graph, fiction and non-fiction were well-known genre for Australians in the year 2002 at around 40 books, and it climbed steady to 2008 (about 100 books and 90 books, respectively). However, although most Australians were unwilling to read comics in 2002 (just under 20 books), It reached the peak at around 50 books in 2004. After this trend, the sales of almost 30 books dropped rapidly from 2004 to 2008. Finally, magazines mounted constantly since 2002 (nearly 30 books) until in the year 2008 by 30 books.

August 29, 2011

report writing practice #5 The pie chart shows the percentages of an average Australian household expenditure per month in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The chart provides the proportion of spending on average household for Australian families in the year 2007. By and large, Australians spent the largest amount of money on children’s education at 32.0%, accounting for a third of total expenditure. Clothing and grocery shopping were in the next largest consumption category in Australia as the figures reached 16.3 % on clothing and 15.7 % on grocery shopping. The expense for entertainment and transport were almost the same percentage at around 8% (7.8% and 8.3%, respectively) As seen in the pie graph, the other significant consumption in Australian households was eating out (11.3%), sports (5.8%) and medicine (2.8%). Most Australian people tended to spend the smallest number of money on cosmetics at well under 1% (0.4%). Finally, 0.2 percent of expenses spent on others. All in all, it seems that family budget for Australians in 2007 went into their children’s education and necessities accounting for a third of expenses, such as food and clothing.

August 24, 2011

report writing practice #4 The table below gives information on the percentage of different age groups who participated in various leisure activities in Canada. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The chart illustrates the proportion of preference for leisure activities surveyed on different four age Canadian subjects. At first glance, although younger groups, teenager and 20s, tend to enjoy shopping and watching movies for their free time(approximately 30 % respectively), most older groups, 30s and 40s, are more likely to read books in most of spare time( 25% and 35% each). Moreover, playing video games are least popular leisure activity across all age groups at well under 10%. As seen the table, knitting and gardening are least well-known between 10s and 20s. There is the same level of participation rate in listening to the radio and music for young people at around 15%. However, older groups are unwilling to participate in watching movies at 7% and 5% each. In addition, knitting and gardening have similar figures of preference between older groups at about 17% and 22% each. Overall, it appears that there are some favorable leisure activities depending on different age subjects.

August 23, 2011

report writing practice #3 The graph shows the percentages of European students who participated in a survey on the subject preferences in 1997. Summarise the information by selecting and reportging the main features, and make comparisions where relevant. The bar graph provides information on the proportion of preference surveyed on secondary students in Europe in the year 1997. At first glance, drama was the most popular for European pupils at around 50 percent, and science was the second higher rate of preference between young people (approximately 40%). However, most students did not prefer history and mathematics to other subject at just over 5 percent each. According to the chart, girls loved to learn music and English. The percentages of about 25 percent in music were nearly three-fold boys’ opinion, and the figures of English preferences (just over 20%) were also higher than boys’ one. On the other hand, boys tended to like both geography and accounting than female students liked (35% and 20% respectively). Geography for boys was almost double than that of girls. Moreover, accounting was much higher rate than girl group’s responses. Overall, it appears that most youth are interested in drama, but a few of students are likely to attend history and mathematics.

August 18, 2011

report writing practice #2 The table below gives information on the percentage of different age groups who participated in various leisure activities in Canada. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The chart illustrates the proportion of four different age subjects surveyed on Canadian leisure activities. At first glance, although the most popular activity in younger people, teenagers and twenties, are shopping at 32 percent and 27 percent respectively, older groups, thirties and forties, prefer reading books to others (25% and 35% each). Moreover, the least popular leisure activity amongst all subjects is playing video games at well under 10 percent. According to the table, knitting and gardening are the least well-known hobby between younger groups at about 2 percent each. However, they are the second most popular leisure activity for older groups, accounting for approximately a fifth relatively. In addition, 10s and 20s have a preference for watching movies at around one-fourth whereas it is not favored between 30s and 40s by accounting for around 5 percent. Finally, listening to the radio and music are the similar level of preference across the all of participants about 15 percent. Overall, it appears that the opinions vary depending on the age of participants.

August 16, 2011

report writing practice The graph provides information on the spending habits of young people for three types of beverages in Germany from 1995 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The line graph indicates the trend of consumption on three different kinds of beverages between German youths since 1995, and it is predicted a trend to 2015. At first glance, although the most popular drink was fruit juice in the year 1995, it dropped steeply from 15 dollars to just over 5 dollars by 2000. From 2000 to 2005, it appeared level off at around 5 dollars. However, it has a dramatic increase since 2005, reaching at 20 dollars by 2015. On the other hand, soft drinks and beer rose rapidly from approximately 10 dollars in 1995 until it reached a peak of around 25 dollars in 2005. According to the figure, they were in significant downward from 2005 to 2010 by 15. Since 2010, they started to remain constant at just under 10 dollars, and it seems to be steady until 2015. Overall, it is projected that most well-known drinks would be fruit juice in Germany, and they would prefer fruit juice to soft drinks and beer in near the future.

August 15, 2011