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230,470

99,70084,085

259,967

111,54696,624

0

50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

300,000

2001 2002

USA

FRANCE

AUSTRALIA

VISITOR ARRIVALS IN VIETNAM(From the USA, France, and Australia)

(Source: Vietnam National Administration, 2002)

What does the chart describe?

It describes the number of visitor arrivals to

Vietnam from the USA, France, Australia in

2001 and 2002

Where is the source of the chart from ?

The source of the chart is from/

provided by Vietnam National

Administration of tourism in 2002

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Unit 16: HISTORICAL PLACES

Describing a chart

Period 94

The chart shows the energy consumption in Highland in 2000 and 2005 . As can be seen, the total energy consumption in 2005 was higher than it was in 2000 . In 2005, nuclear and hydroelectricity made up the largest amount of this figure with 75 million tons. This was followed by the consumption of petroleum (50 million tons).. Highlanders also consumed more coal in 2005 than that in 2000. The amount of coal slightly rose by 5 million tons from 40 million tons to 45 million tons. However, the consumption of petroleum lightly declined from 57 million tons in 2000 to 50 million tons in 2005.In conclusion, the period given indicates the rapid growth in total energy consumption in Highland.

Read the description of the chart

Describing a chart1. Introduction:- describe what the chart is about; that is the time, the location and what is being described in the chart -The chart shows/ describes/ illustrates ….2. Body: - begins with a sentence that sums up the general trend. - As can be seen from the chart….- It can be seen from the chart... - We can see from the chart that...-It is clear from the chart…..-describes the chart in detail3. Conclusion ( optional): - to summarize the main points

In conclusion / Sum up / …..

How to describe a chart?

The chart shows the energy consumption in Highland in 2000 and 2005 . As can be seen from the chart, the total energy consumption in 2005 was higher than it was in 2000. In 2005, nuclear and hydroelectricity made up the largest amount of this figure with 75 million tons. This was followed by the consumption of petroleum (50 million tons).. Highlanders also consumed more coal in 2005 than that in 2000. The amount of coal slightly rose by 5 million tons from 40 million tons to 45 million tons. However, the consumption of petroleum lightly declined from 57 million tons in 2000 to 50 million tons in 2005. In conclusion, the period given indicates the rapid growth in total energy consumption in Highland.

230,470

99,70084,085

259,967

111,54696,624

0

50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

300,000

2001 2002

USA

FRANCE

AUSTRALIA

VISITOR ARRIVALS IN VIETNAM(From the USA, France, and Australia)

(Source: Vietnam National Administration, 2002)

230,470

99,70084,085

259,967

111,54696,624

0

50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

300,000

USA Fr ance AUSTRALIA USA Fr ance AUSTRALIA

VISITOR ARRIVALS IN VIETNAM(From the USA, France and Australia

(Source: Vietnam National Administration, 2002)

20022001

1. According to the chart, how is the number of visitors to Vietnam in 2002 in comparison with that in 2001?

2. which country had the biggest number of visitors to Vietnam in 2001?

3. Which country had the smallest number of visitors to Vietnam in 2002?

4. How many French visitors arrived in Vietnam in 2001?

5. Which country, France or America, had more visitors to Vietnam in 2002?

6. Is the number of American visitors coming to Vietnam in 2001 greater than that in 2002?

7. How did the number of Australian visitors to Vietnam 2002 increase in comparison with that in 2001?

Task 1: Answer the questions below.

2.The USA had the biggest number of visitors to Vietnam in 2001

4. 99,700 French visitors arrived in Vietnam in 2001

3. Australia had the smallest number of visitors to Vietnam in 2002

6. No, it isn’t (the number of American visitors coming to Vietnam in 2002 is greater than that in 2001)

5. America had more visitors to Vietnam in 2002.

7. The number of Autralian visitors to Vietnam 2002 increased by 12,539 (in comparison with that in 2001)

1. The number of visitors to Vietnam from the USA, France and Australia in 2002 is higher than that in 2001

Task 2: Base on the answers to write a description of the chart provided in Task 1.

The outline of the paragraph

1. IntroductionThe chart/ shows/ describes/ illustrates …..

2. BodyAs can be seen from the chart,…………..+ The number of …. in …+ is higher/ greater/

smaller than that in ….+ S+ have the largest/ biggest / smallest

number of …..+ S1+ have more/ fewer+ noun… than S2+ S + increase/ decrease by/ to + number/

percent( from time to time ) + S+ increase/ decrease from+ number/

percent +( time ) to + number / percent ( time).

+ Some connectors: However/ Besides/ Although………

According to the chart, 3. Conclusion ( optional) + In conclusion / sum up ……

1. The number of visitors to Vietnam from the USA, France and Australia in 2002 is higher than that in 20012. The USA had the biggest number of visitors to Vietnam in 20014. Australia had the smallest number of visitors to Vietnam in 2002 3. 99,700 French visitors arrived in Vietnam in 20016. France had more visitors to Vietnam in 2002.5. No, it isn’t (the number of American visitors coming to Vietnam in 2002 is greater than that in 2001)7. The number of Australian visitors to Vietnam 2002 increased by 12,539 (in comparison with that in 2001)

The answers

-work in groups of 4- describe the chart

The chart shows the number of visitor arrivals to Vietnam from the USA, France and Australia in 2001 and 2002. The statistics were provided by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. It is clear from the chart that the number of visitors to Vietnam from the USA, France and Australia in 2002 is higher than that in 2001. According to the chart, the USA had the biggest number of visitors to Vietnam with 230,470 visitors in 2001 and it increased to 259,967 in 2002. France ranked the second with 99,700 visitors in 2001 and 111,546 in 2002. Australia had little fewer visitors than France although the number of Australia visitors to Vietnam increased from 84,085 in 2001 to 96,924 in 2002. Sum up, the number of visitors to Vietnam from the USA, France and Australia increased considerably form 20021 to 2002.

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