Trend Language

Which word doesn't have the same meaning as 'show'?

• describe

• demonstrate

• depict

• supply

Which linking word cannot be used to show similarity?

• meanwhile

• likewise

• in the same way

• similarly

Which linking word is used to show 'contrast'?

• however

• by contrast

• to sum up

• conversely

Which expressions can we use to introduce detailed features of the chart?

• It can be seen that

• Overall

• According to the chart/graph

• Regarding ...

• In conclusion

Tick the words that describe upward trend.

• rise

• descend

• soar

• surge

• jump

Tick the words that describe downward trend.

• reduce

• rocket

• decline

• drop

• leap

Tick the words that do not show steadiness.

• level out/off

• remain unchanged

• remain stable

• fluctuate

• wave

The number of students in this school was 300 last year. This year, there are 400 students.

So, the number has increased _______ 100.

The number of students in school A was 300 last year.

The number of students in school B was 700 last year.

So, the number of students in school B was _________ than that in school A.

The value of Google stock was the highest of all the tech companies in 1999, ______ $900.