中考英语实用英语写作技巧
图表作文Writing a Composition According
to Tables and Graphs
Introduction
This kind of writing is an information interpretation process.The information may be given in numbers，lines or curves，etc.，usually a few explanations are given.The organization of the writing is essential to a good essay of tables and graphs.Generally，it is as follows：
General introductionAnalysisConclusion
概要介绍分析图表总结概括
That is，in the first paragraph，you have to demonstrate the general situation of what has been reflected in the table or graph；Then，in the second paragraph，you have to analyse carefully the numbers，lines or curves，and point out the rate of increase or discrease；In the end，you have to write your own opinion or comment.
Sample Test Item
Directions：Write a composition based on the title and the following chart in no less than 120 words.The causes are given under the horizontal line and the precentage of the totalof 80 fire incidents is given in the vertical column on the left.write clearly.
Leading Causes of Fires in China（1987）
Basic Writing Process of the Composition
1）Have a correct understanding of the given information，and grasp the main idea；
2）Make a careful analysis of the information，for example，ask yourself the questions like：
