1.
I
Analyzing
a Graphic

2.
This chart shows the average monthly
expenditure on five di
ff
erent categories
of expenses.

3.
Looking at the chart, we can see two
main trends.

4.
1. Rent was the highest expense
throughout the reporting period.

5.
2. Overall, expenditure increased
signi
fi
cantly during the period.

6.
Let’s look at each of them…

7.
Rent was the
highest expense
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8.
First, we need a topic sentence.

9.
As shown, rent was the highest expense throughout the
period.

10.
Next, we need to provide sentences that
support this topic.

11.
We should start by giving specific information
about how much was spent on rent.

12.
In 1990, for example, rent was around £450 a month
and by 2010 the amount spent on rent reached £600.

13.
Then, we need to compare rent with
other expenses.

14.
Let’s start with the second highest
expense, groceries.

15.
By comparison, the amount spent on groceries (the second
highest expense) went from £300 in 1990 and £350 in 2010.

16.
Now, let’s talk about the other
categories.

17.
While the amount spent on utility bills and transport also increased,
they had only reached £150 and £250, respectively by 2010. The
amount spent on entertainment never exceeded more that £110.

18.
Finally, we conclude by restating the
main point.

19.
In conclusion, while most household expenses increased
between 1990 and 2010, the amount spent on rent far
exceeded the amount spent on anything else.

20.
Now, let’s look at the other theme…

21.
Overall expenditure
increased
1

22.
Again, we need to start with a topic
sentence.

23.
Overall, household expenses increased considerably
between 1990 and 2010.

24.
Then, we need supporting sentences.

25.
Let’s start with the highest expense,
rent.

26.
The amount spent on rent, for example, increased
from £450 in 1990 to £600 in 2010.

27.
Now, we can talk about the other
expenses that went up.

28.
Likewise, the amount spent on groceries increased from £325 to
around £350. Spending on transport and utility bills also rose,
reaching £250 and £150, respectively by 2010.

29.
Let’s also talk about entertainment.

30.
In fact, the only expenditure that went down over the 10 years
was entertainment which dropped from £125 to £100.

31.
Then we just need to add a conclusion.

32.
In conclusion, the amount of money spent on key expenses
rose significantly during the period discussed.

33.
Remember, we don’t have to
mention everything.

34.
Just the things that best support the
main idea.

35.
End