图表图画型Writing a composition based on a graphic, we should first of all understand the meaning the graph (table) conveys, and then give an accurate and clear description of the graph (table).The next step is to generalize about the graph (table) — interpret and analyze it.Finally, we should make a sound conclusion based on the graph (table).Examples:Family Bank Deposits in China’s Cities and TownsYear Average Family Deposits RMB (yuan)19851351 134.8 billion19907869 757.3 billion20003460 2569.7 billion Description of the table:The period 1985 – 2000 had a great increase in family bank deposits in China’s cities and towns.(改为：The period 1985 –2000 witnessed/saw a dramatic/swift/sharp increase/decrease/change/variation/fluctuation in f amily bank deposits in China’s cities and towns.) In 1985, the average family deposits was 1351 yuan while in 2000 it reached 3460 yuan. (改为：In contrast with 1351 yuan in 1985, the average family deposits it reached 3460 yuan in 2000.) The total bank deposits in 2000 was 19 times as much as it was in 1985. Generalization — interpretation and analysis:Several factors may have contributed to this change. (改为：A number of factors could account for the change in the chart, but the following are the mostcritical ones.) (或改为：A number of factors could account for the change in the chart, among which are most critical as follows.)Firstly, the family income has greatly increased and people have more spare money to deposit in the bank. Secondly, people want to deposit money to buy more expensive items such as houses and cars. Thirdly, banks are still thought of as the safest place to deposit money. More and more people are willing to deposit money in banks instead of other investment such as stock exchange and future investment.Making a sound conclusion:From the above table we can predict that the family income will continue to increase and that people will have even more money to deposit in the bank.In a word, this chart is a perfect indicator ofUseful expressions and patterns used for presenting tables or graphics:Describing graph 1. From the table (graph) it can be seen (shown, calculated) …2. According to the table (graph) ...3. X is much ... than Y in ...4. Compared with ...Interpreting graph 1. Several factors may contribute to ...2. One of the causes of ... is ...3. One consequence of ... is ...Conclusion from graph 1. In conclusion, we can / may saythat ... 2. Finally, it can / may be said that ... 3. Therefore, it can be concluded ...2003年6月Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on thetopic Changes in the Ownership of Houses in China. You should writeat least 150 words and you should base your composition on the graphand outline below.0%20%40%60%80%100%1950’s 1970’s 1990’s state-owned private1. Describe the changes as indicated by the graph2. Give possible reasons for the changesChanges in the Ownership of Houses in ChinaIt can be seen from the chart that there have been dramatic changes in the ownership of houses in China in the past 50 years. While the percentage of state-owned houses has dropped from 70% in 1950’s to 20% in 1990’s, that of private houses has soared from 30% to 80% during the same period of time.A number of factors could account for the change in the chart, but the following are the most critical ones. First, thanks to the policy of reform and opening-up, thenation’s economy has been developing at a considerably high speed in the past decades. Therefore, people have more extra money to improve their housing. Secondly, other relevant state policies and the boom of real estate industry provide citizens with more opportunities to choose their own dwelling places. Last but not least, people have attached greater importance to their quality of life. Thus, more of them have purchased houses in their own favor.In a word, this chart is a perfect indicator of China’s fast expanding economy and people’s rising standard of life. Although a series of problems have arisen in the process, it is reasonable for us to believe that they can be solved in the near future with effective measures taken by both the government and the public.Health Gains in Developing CountriesIt can be seen from the chart that there have been dramatic changes in life expectancy and infant mortality in developing countries in the past decades. As the chart shows, people’s life expectancy soared from 40 years old to 60 years old from 1960 to 1990. Meanwhile, infant mortality declined from 200 to 150 deaths per thousand births.The change in the chart may be attributed to a number of factors, but the following are the most critical ones. First, developing countries’ economy has been developing at a considerably high speed in the past decades. Therefore, people have more extra money to improve their health. Secondly, the advances in medical sciences and boom of medical industry provide citizens with more opportunities to cure their diseases. Last but not least, people have attached greater importance to their quality of life, thus they have spent more money and time to build up their bodies.In a word, this chart is a perfect indicator of developing nations’ fast expanding economy and people’s rising standard of life. Although a series of problems have arisen in the process, it is reasonable for us to believe that they can be solved in the near future with effective measures taken by both the government and the public.(或If this trend continues, developing countries will soon approach the developed countries in terms of health care. People will live longer and healthier lives. The result of this will be happier and more productive populations.)1991年6月Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the graph below.The suggested title is: Car Accidents Declining in Walton City. Remember that your composition must be written according to the following outline:1. Rise and fall of the rate of car accidents as indicated by the graph;2. Possible reason(s) for the decline of car accidents in the city;3. Your predictions of what will happen this year.Your composition should be no less than 120 words and you should quote as fewfigures as possible.。