Practice for Writing: Table 1

You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task.

The table below shows the average percentage of household income spent on food for specific countries. The percentages shown are at ten-year intervals starting in 1950 and going to 2000.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information.

You should write at least 150 words.

Step 1: Discovering Key Words

When looking at any chart, graph, or process, break the visual down into key expressions. Use these key words to help write your report.

Step 2: Planning the Report

Write the introduction, body and conclusion

Step 3: Finalising the Report

Complete the sentences below, using the information from the chart.