Grammar: Describing Economic Trends
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Exercise 1
Complete the following table by introducing the correct noun.
Exercise 2
Complete the following table.
Exercise 3
Use an appropriate adjective, verb or adverb to complete the descriptions of the following graphs.
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| 1) | Between 1960 and 1970 the level of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere rose . However, between 1970 and 1990 the level with more intensity. Between 1990 and 200 there was an even larger . | |
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Other expressions used to describe trends
- To fluctuate
- To reach a peak
- To remain stable
- To level off
- To stand at.
Exercise 4 - Inflation Graph
Which years do the following sentences refer to?
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| 1) | Inflation reached a peak | |
| 2) | Inflation fluctuated | |
| 3) | Inflation levelled off | |
| 4) | Inflation dropped | |
| 5) | In inflation stood at 2% | |
| 6) | Between and inflation increased by 2.5% | |
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Writing
Study the following graph, and then write a short paragraph describing retail sales between Feb 1999 and Jan 2000. Can you think why in June and December sales are at a high?
