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Instructions: You will see an image (a graph, picture, map, chart, or table). You will have 25 seconds to study the image. When you hear the tone, you should begin describing in detail what is shown in the image. You will have 40 seconds to give your response. There are six or seven images.
Suggestions: 1. Identify the type of image. The approach for describing each image with the template is slightly different. 2. Take notes if needed. Write down the necessary information needed to fill in the template. Writing in complete sentences is not advised. 3. For graphs, charts, and tables, be sure to understand what is being measured and in what units it is being reported. 4. Determine the main point of the image and provide an overview using the words provided in the description or paraphrase the description. 5. The last sentence of the every template requires a analysis of the image. Provide an opinion.
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Level 2, 1 Buckingham Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Phone: 0491140853 Email:
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Tips: Replace the content in bold with information from a given single pie chart. Complete the introduction with a noun phrase. Identify the largest, second largest and smallest proportions and place the data in the specified order.
Sample Answer: • The given pie chart shows the (most common New Year’s resolutions that people make) . • From an overall perspective, we can see that (health) accounts for the largest proportion at 35%. • Followed by (finance), which accounts for the second largest proportion at 20%. • In contrast, (family) represents the smallest proportion at 5%. • One thing that clearly stands out is that (people tend to think about themselves before they think about family).
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Level 2, 1 Buckingham Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Phone: 0491140853 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.justasksonny.com.au
Tips: Replace the content in bold with information from a given multi pie chart. Complete the introduction with a noun phrase. Identify the differences and similarities and place the data in the specified order.
Sample Answer: • The given pie charts show the (major household expenditures between Japan and Malaysia). • From an overall perspective, we can see that (other goods and services) accounts for the largest proportion (in Malaysia) at 29%. • Whereas, (housing) accounts for the largest proportion (in Japan) at 34%. • In contrast, (health care) accounts for the smallest proportion (in both Japan and Malaysia) at 6% and 3% respectively. • One thing that clearly stands out is that (accommodation in Malaysia is cheaper).
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Level 2, 1 Buckingham Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Phone: 0491140853 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.justasksonny.com.au
Tips: Replace the content in bold with information from a given single bar chart. Complete the introduction with a noun phrase. Identify the highest, second highest and lowest measurements and place the data in the specified order.
Sample Answer: • The given bar chart shows the (annual government financing). • From an overall perspective, we can see that (2010) holds the highest total of financing at 3.5 million pesos. • Followed by (2003), which holds the second highest total of financing at 2.7 million pesos. • In contrast, (2007) holds the lowest total of financing at 870 thousand pesos. • One thing that clearly stands out is that (financing will continue to increase in the future) .
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Level 2, 1 Buckingham Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Phone: 0491140853 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.justasksonny.com.au
Tips: Replace the content in bold with information from a given multi bar chart. Complete the introduction with a noun phrase. Identify the highest, second highest and lowest trends and place the data in the specified order.
Sample Answer: • The given bar charts show the (gross earnings from fictional books between 2006 and 2010). • From an overall perspective, we can see that (romance) accounted for the highest earnings from 2006 to 2010. • Followed by (mysteries), which accounted for the second highest earnings over the same period. • In contrast, (sci-fi and fantasy) accounted for the lowest earnings at under $20,000 each year. • One thing that clearly stands out is that (fictional books sales will continue to decrease) .
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Level 2, 1 Buckingham Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Phone: 0491140853 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.justasksonny.com.au
Tips: Replace the content in bold with information from a given single line graph. Complete the introduction with a noun phrase. Identify the highest, second highest and lowest measurements and place the data in the specified order.
Sample Answer: • The given line graph shows the (population of bears in Emerald Forest) . • From an overall perspective, we can see that (2006) holds the highest total of bears at 140,000. • Followed by (2004), which holds the second highest total of bears at 130,000. • In contrast, (2000) holds the lowest total of bears at 40,000. • One thing that clearly stands out is that (the population of bears in Emerald Forest will continue to increase).
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Level 2, 1 Buckingham Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Phone: 0491140853 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.justasksonny.com.au
Tips: Replace the content in bold with information from a given multi line graph. Complete the introduction with a noun phrase. Identify the trends and the most significant point and place the data in the specified order.
Sample Answer: • The given line graph shows the (number of smokers in Sydney between men and women from 1960 to 2000). • From an overall perspective, we can see that (men) (significantly decreased) over the period. • Whereas (women) (slightly increased) during the same time. • Furthermore, (in 1975) (women) had the highest number of smokers at 300000. • One thing that clearly stands out is that (smokers in Sydney will continue to decrease) .
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Level 2, 1 Buckingham Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Phone: 0491140853 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.justasksonny.com.au
Tips: Replace the content in bold with information from a given image or picture. Complete the introduction with a noun phrase and use simple sentences to complete remaining template.
Sample Answer: • The given picture shows (some homes on a hill of a valley). • From an overall perspective, we can see that there are some interesting aspects in this picture. • In the middle of the picture, (a small road separates two sides of the valley). • At the top, (a beautiful blue sky with some white clouds can be seen) . • Finally, on the left / right / bottom , (a house rests at the top of the hill surrounded by trees). • One thing that clearly stands out is that (this location is not near a city) .
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Level 2, 1 Buckingham Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Phone: 0491140853 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.justasksonny.com.au
Tips: Replace the content in bold with information from a given diagram. Complete the introduction with a noun phrase. Identify the number of stages, point out the four most significant stages then place the data in the specified order.
Sample Answer: • The given diagram shows the (process of consultative selling). • From an overall perspective, we can see that there are (5) stages to the process. • The first step of the process begins when (a connection is created with a customer) . • Then, (the needs of the customer must be understood and addressed). • Following this, (the sale should be closed). • Finally, (rapport is established with the customer). • One thing that clearly stands out is that (consultative selling is a simple process).
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Level 2, 1 Buckingham Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Phone: 0491140853 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.justasksonny.com.au
