Line Graph

Line graphs can be used to show how information or data change over time. They have an x-axis (horizontal) and y-axis (vertical). Usually the x-axis shows the time period and the y-axis shows what is being measured. Line graphs can be used when you are plotting data that have peaks (ups) and troughs (downs). In other words, they highlight trends.

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• Describing a line graph
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Samples 1-10

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  10. Cinema attendance in the UK

  The line graph gives information on cinema attendance in the UK.
  
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  9. London Underground station passengers

  The graph shows Underground Station Passenger Numbers in London.
  
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  8. Australia's share of Japan's tourist market

  The chart shows the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995.
  
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  7. Expenditure on Fast Foods by Income Groups, UK 1990

  Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graph.
  
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  6. Dubai Gold Sales 2002

  Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graph.
  
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  5. Consumption of Fast Food in the UK

  Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graph.
  
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  4. Infant Mortality and Life Expectancy, 1970 - 1992

  Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graph.
  
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  3. Rates of smoking in Someland - men and women

  Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graph.
  
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  2. Acid level in mouth from consumption of sugars/honey

  Eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values)
  
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  1. Sales and share prices for Coca-Cola.

  The chart and graph give information about sales and share prices for Coca-Cola.
  
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