1、英語圖表作文圖表作文提示部分包括圖表和文字要點提示兩部分。圖表的類型主要有：圓形（餅型）圖（pie chart）、柱形圖(直型圖)（graph）、曲線圖（chart）和數據統計表(表格)（table）。圖表作文的寫作內容包括綜合理解、客觀詳述和主觀表達。 一. 理解并描述整體信息 首先，讀懂圖表標題，包括附標題所提供的信息。準確了解主題內容，觀察趨向和結果，找出變化的規律。然后，用一兩句話，就圖表所反映的主題、事物發展的趨向和結果以及所反映出的深層問題等方面做出概括性的評論（一般不包括數字）。 二. 具體信息描述 為了證明第一步已概括的整體信息，需要從不同角度，對圖表列出的數據進行描述。在說明

2、數據變化時，既要說明結果，也要表明趨勢。對于趨勢的描述，至少需引用一組數據變化的例子，有時還需要再舉出一組數據與之作比較。順著這樣的思路寫下來，文章不僅內容豐富，而且脈絡清晰。 常用的引導性套語有： As is shown in the above chart As can be seen from the graph above From the graph，we can conclude Taking a closer look at the figures，we will find 在描述信息時，還有一些常用的詞和短語，例如： rise and fall；rate；vary with；v

3、ary fromto；increase by；drop by；the previous rate；steep rise of；steady decrease；decline；the latest statistic show；getting steadily smaller；a shift away fromto； figure indicate 圖表作文常用句型 1. As is shown by the graph, （概述圖表）in the table. 正如曲線所示，最近54年來該國人口飛速增長。 As is shown by the graph, there has been a r

4、apid increase in the population of the country in the past five years. 2. It can be seen from the table that （得出結論） shown graph concluded figures estimated statistics A. 從表中所給的統計數字可以看出，從1985年到1990年中國的人均收入迅速提高。 From the statistics given in the table it can be seen that the average personal income of

5、the Chinese people increased (grew 、rose) rapidly from 1985 to 1990. B. 從曲線圖可以得出結論，最近5年來中國人口的出生率已經大大下降。 It can be concluded from the graph that there has been a great decline in birth rates in China in the past five years. 3. amount to （數量總計） add up to come to sum up to全部費用合計200美元。All the expenses (

6、costs) amount to (= add up to) $ 200.4. increase from to （數量增減） decrease rise fall drop A. 這個工廠生產的彩電已由1986年的5000臺增加到1990年的21000臺。 The number of colour TV sets produced by the factory increased (rose, grew, climbed) from 5000 in 1986 to 21000 in 1990. B.參加者的人數增加到30萬。 The number of participants grew u

7、p to 300000 persons = increased, reaching 300000 persons). C. 這個學校的教職工人數已減少到700人。 The number of teaching staff members in this school has decreased to 700 persons. 5.（be）three times as + 形容詞 + as 總產量 total output 鋼的年產量 the annual output of 上升17% rise by 17per cent steel 日產量 the daily output 導致產量下降 r

8、esult in a diminished output 現在我們地區的糧食產量相當于1970年的3倍。 The grain production (= output) in our area now is three times as great as that of 1970. 6. Compared with , 與去年相比，今年13項主要產品的產量都有大幅度增長。 Compared with that of last year, the output of 13 main products (= items) this year has increased to a great ext

9、ent. 7. There is (was) a rapid rise in be on the risehas been sharp increase on the increasesudden decrease on the declinesteady declinegradual fallslow dropslight 最近幾年來這個地區的棉花產量有了迅速增長。 The cotton output in this area has increased rapidly in the past few years. “結尾”段落中常用的句型： 1. In my opinion, 2. Per

10、sonally, I 3. In short (= In brief), 4. In conclusion, 5. As far as Im concerned, 6. To conclude , it seems clear that 三. 個人觀點的表達 在表達個人觀點時，同學們大可不必為了得出一個正確的觀點煞費苦心地思考和描述。要知道，此作文的目的是考察考生使用英語表達思想的流利程度和明晰程度，而不是市長問卷，讓考生為解決某個問題出謀劃策（當然解決問題的思路和能力是我們學習的重要目的）。因此，在寫作過程中，要有選擇地進行表達。避開艱澀的或有中國式英語嫌疑的詞和詞組。 范文 Sample

11、writing：Traffic Accidents in China （From January 1985 to June） MonthsInjuryKilledJanuary13905230February15302246March15807246April16250561May16255638June17151700Total946702827Directions：1. Brief state the traffic situation in china 2Support your statement 3Briefly discuss the possible solution Traff

12、ic Accidents in ChinaTraffic accidents are becoming such a serious problem in China that more and more people involved in are injured or killed As is shown in the above chart，from January 1985 to June，a total of 94670 people were injured and 2827 people were killedTaking a closer look at the figures

13、， we will find that traffic accidents have been increasing all the timeIn January，there are only 13905people injured while in June，the number went up to 17151 As for those killed，there are only 230in January，but in June there were 700 The rise in traffic accidents shows that they have already become

14、 a threat to peoples livesIt is urgent for the authorities to take effective measures and bring the traffic problem under control（The third part is too short ）1、圖表作文 總的趨勢 圖表具體描述 剖析圖表所揭示的含義 理由一 理由二 理由三 理由四 總結 前景預測As can be seen from the table, the past decade has witnessed dramatic changes in_. While

15、 _. It is obvious from the table that_. What contributed to these changes? I think the reasons are as follows. To start with, _. Secondly, _ . Whats more, _. Last but not lease, _.In conclusion, _. Moreover, _.范文Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the

16、topic How People Spent Their Holiday. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the chart and the outline given below:Year199019952000Traveling37%51%76%Staying at home63%49%24%上圖所示為1990、1995、2000年某城市人們度假方式的情況，請描述其變化：請說明發生這些變化的原因。得出結論。How People Spent Their HolidaysAs can be s

17、een from the table, the past decade has witnessed dramatic changes in the way people spent their holiday between 1990 and 2000.In 1990, 63% of people spent their holidays at home, while the figure dropped considerably to 24% in 2000. It is obvious from the table that people tended to be more and mor

18、e mobile, and they wanted to get entertainment in the outside world.What contributed to these changes? I think the reasons are as follows. To start with, with the rapid development of economy, people earn by far more money than they used to. Thus, people are able to afford traveling expenses. Second

19、ly, people think it important to get well-informed about the outside world in this new era when everything is on the move. Traveling, of course, is a sure way to achieve this goal. Whats more, in this competitive society, people are usually under great stress. However, it is not difficult to find tr

20、aveling an effective way to relieve peoples stress and get relaxation. Last but not least, by traveling outside, people are close to nature, which is not only beneficial to both their health and peace of mind.In conclusion, people prefer to go traveling rather than stay at home during holidays for a

21、 combination of reasons. Moreover, it seems that this trend will last in the foreseeable future.2、柱形圖(直型圖)（graph） 作文引出話題 圖表總的描繪 圖表具體數據描述 主題句 建議一 建議二建議三 總結 Fire is _. This is also the case with _. What has caused fire? It is apparent from the bar chart above that _. _. _. As far as I am concerned, th

22、ere are several ways to count oil. In this first place, _. In the second place, _. In addition, _.On the whole, it is indispensable that _.范文Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 120 words on Fire Causes in China. Study the following chart caref

23、ully and your composition must be based on the information given in the chart. Write 3 paragraphs to:1. state the information given in the bar chart2. give your suggestions to prevent fire3. draw your conclusion (1) Defective insulation (防火措施不當)(2) Children playing with matches(3) Smokers Fire Cause

24、s in China Fire is one of the most terrible killers in the world, which is reported to have claimed numerous lives and done a lot of damage. This is also the case with China. What has caused fire? It is apparent from the bar chart above that careless smokers, defective insulation and children playin

25、g with matches are the three major fire causes. Smokers are the biggest cause of all, which accounts for 50 % of the fires. Another major factor is children playing with matches, which is responsible for approximately 35% of the fire incidents. Another 12.5% of the fires result from defective insula

26、tion. Now that fire has done that considerable damage, it is high time that measures were taken to prevent fire. As far as I am concerned, there are several ways to count on. In this first place, public awareness should be inspired that smokers should be extremely careful about the cigarette ends. T

27、hey are not supposed to smoke where it is easy to catch fire. When they do smoke, they should see to it that the cigarette ends are put out. In the second place, a closer eye should be kept on children and they might be warned of the danger of playing with matches. Sure, matches should be kept beyon

28、d their reach. In addition, the government may urge that such premises as companies, department stores and recreation centers should be equipped with adequate fire protection, thus minimizing the damage caused by fire. Meanwhile, staff should be trained to operate fire extinguishers properly in case

29、 of emergency. On the whole, it is indispensable that everybody should realize the importance of preventing fire.3. 柱形圖(直型圖)（graph） 作文描述圖表。分三方面解釋原因。下結論。During the period from _to _, _rose from _to _, while _ decreased from _ to _.We believe that three reasons can account for this phenomenon. First,

30、_. Second, _ . Third, _. _. We are happy to see that things are becoming better and better nowadays. We can imagine that _.范文1以下圖為依據描述發展中國家的期望壽命(1ife expectancy)和嬰兒死亡率(infant mortality)的變化情況2說明引起變化的各種原因Health Gains in Developing CountriesDuring the period from 1960 to 1990, the life expectancy of de

31、veloping countries rose from 40 years to nearly 60 years, while infant mortality decreased from 200 deaths per 1000 births to around 100.We believe that three reasons can account for this phenomenon. First, economy develops quickly in developing countries during this period, and living quality impro

32、ves significantly as a result. Second, peoples health conditions also become better and better with the development of national health care systems. When they become richer and richer, they care more about personal health conditions. Third, medical sciences also develop at a fantastic speed, and it

33、is much safer for mothers to give birth.We are happy to see that things are becoming better and better nowadays. We can imagine that people will live longer and the infant mortality will again fall. 1996.6. CET-64曲線圖（chart）作文描述圖表。解釋圖表。 補充解釋。 (1) During the period between _ and _, _ declined abruptly

34、 from _ to _, while _ increased sharply from _ to _. (2) Several reasons can account for this phenomenon. Compared with _ is much cheaper and more convenient_ . Apart from that, _. (3) However, there are still a number of people who _, generally for two reasons. On the one hand,_. On the other hand,

35、 _.范文 Film Is Giving Way to TV1電影觀眾越來越少 2電視觀眾越來越多，因為 3然而，還是有人喜歡看電影，因為Film Is Giving Way to TV (1)Film is giving way to TV. According to an investigation made on th number of film-goers and TV-watchers in the ten period between (1975-1985)，we can see that, at the end of 1985,the number of film-goers

36、declined abruptly from 85,000 to about 12,000, while TV-watchers increased sharply from 5,000 to more than 100,000. (2) Several reasons can account for this phenomenon. Compared with a film, TV is much cheaper and more convenient -you dont have to leave your house at all. Apart from that, you have m

37、any choices while watching TV, but a film concentrates on a certain topic.(3) However, there are still a number of people who enjoy going to the cinema, generally for two reasons. On the one hand, the audio-visual effect of a cinema is much better. On the other hand, in a quiet and comfortable place

38、 such as a cinema, you can concentrate on what you are watching and get the most of the film. 1992. 1. CET-65圓形（餅型）圖（piechart）作文描述數字。 分兩方面解釋原因。 說明自身的情況。(1) Seen from the chart, it can be concluded that _. Among _ account for _while _ make up _.(2) It is no wonder that_.(3) In my own practice, I thin

39、k _. On the one hand,_. On the other hand, _. To _, I must _.范文 Reading Habits of American Students 圖表作文，關于一個美國大學圖書館的圖書流動量(pop fiction, general nonfiction, science, art等)，給出他們的流動比例對比，說明原因，并說明你自己喜歡閱讀什么樣的書。 popular novels 68.2%; unpopular fictions 16. 8%; technical books 8.3%; poems5.2 %; other books

40、1.5% Reading Habits of American StudentsSeen from the chart, it can be concluded that American students prefer to read popular novels rather than other kinds of books. Among all the books the students read now, popular novels account for 68.2% while unpopular novels make up16. 8%, technical books 8.

41、3% and poem collections only 5.2 %. It is no wonder that popular novels have attracted such a large audience. They are written in plain language so that one can easily read them for entertainment or relaxation. Books of technology and collections of poems are less appealing in that the former is often complicated and the latter abstract. In my own practice, I think it not advis