英語實用寫作技巧

第三十二單元 圖表作文Writing a Composition According

to Tables and Graphs

32.1 Introduction

This kind of writing is an information interpretation information may be given in numbers，lines or curves，etc.，usually a few explanations are organization of the writing is essential to a good essay of tables and rally，it is as follows：

General introductionAnalysisConclusion

概要介紹分析圖表總結概括

That is，in the first paragraph，you have to demonstrate the general situation of what has been reflected in the table or graph;Then，in the second paragraph，you have to analyse carefully the numbers，lines or curves，and point out the rate of increase or discrease;In the end，you have to write your own opinion or comment.

Sample Test Item

Directions：Write a composition based on the title and the following chart in no less than 120 causes are given under the horizontal line and the precentage of the totalof 80 fire incidents is given in the vertical column on the e clearly.

Leading Causes of Fires in China(1987)

32.2 Basic Writing Process of the Composition

1)Have a correct understanding of the given information，and grasp the main idea;