二、经典范例
下面我们以西安交通大学2012年博士研究生入学英语考试作文试题为例对图表作文的写作方法加以说明：
PART IV WRITING
Directions:For this part，you are required to write a composition of no less than 200words long according to the following graph.You need to interpret what the graph tries to inform，and use the information from the graph and logical analysis to support your findings.Please note that AI，Ben，Chuck，Dan，Earl，and Fred are names of 6 students.You must write your composition clearly on the Answer Sheet provided.（20 points）
第一步：本图表所反映的主题
Key words
1.School attendance；science grades
2.The Chart shows the percentages of school attendance and science grades of 6 students.
第二步：图表中6名学生各自的出席率及成绩百分比
In the chart，the percentage of school attendance for these 6 students，Al，Ben，Chuck，Dan，Earl and Fred，are 88%，48%，100%，80%，40%and 90%respectively.Accordingly，their percentage of science grades are 78%，68%，95%，90%，55%and 90%separately.
第三步：自己的看法
Problem school attendance has a significant influence on the science grades.
Suggestions Students should form the good habit of attending their classes regularly from now on.
参考范文
The chart shows the percentages of school attendance and science grades of 6students.As can be seen from the chart，the science grades increased as the school attendance rose，that is，the students' grade is generally proportional to their class attendance.For instance，Chuck and Fred have high class attendance，100%and 90%respectively，and they gain high percentage of grades，95%and 90%.On the contrary，Ben and Earl are usually absent from class，with a loss of 32%and 45%of the grades separately.
Unexcused absences from classes have great negative impact on students.First，truants inevitably fall behind their peer academically，which may leads to their low self-esteem.Some of them may even drop out because they cannot catch up with other students.Second，low attendance may cause a drop in teaching quality，for teachers will only be less enthusiastic about teaching after finding that their classes are not popular.As a result，all parts of the college education suffers.Finally，those who play truant are actually taking up precious resources for college education，which means that others who do want to receive college education are denied the chance.The waste of education resources is detrimental to the whole society.
Attending classes regularly will help to form a good habit of punctuality and students should form the good habit of attending their classes regularly from now on.三、图表类作文写作知识储备
（一）图表作文中常用的词
上升：increase；rise；ascend；surge；go up；climb；mount；level up
下降：decrease；fall；drop；descend；decline；reduce；lessen；level down
平稳：stable；steady；remain/maintain/keep/be the same as/similar to
波动：fluctuate；fluctuation；the rise and fall；ups and downs
占：occupy；take up；account for；gain
而：while；however；whereas；on the other hand；actually/in fact
相比：by contrast；on the contrary；likewise；compared with
最高点：the highest point；the top；the summit；the peak；the most
最低点：bottom；least；rock bottom
平均：mean；average
趋势：tendency；trend；inclination
预见：prediction
达到顶峰：mount to
在……中占……：...gain a percentage of
有一个稳定的过程：a stable period can be seen
（二）图表概述或描述中常用的句型
1.According to/As can be seen from/As shown in/It is clear/apparent from the chart（图表，曲线图）/graph（图表，曲线图）/table（列有事实或数字的表格）/diagram（图表）/figure/statistics...
2.The chart/graph/table/diagram reveals/shows/suggests that...
3.It can be seen from the table that...
4.From the statistics/information given in the table/graph/chart，we can estimate/see/conclude that...
5.The number/percentage/figure of...almost/nearly doubled/tripled，as compared with/against that of last year.
6.The figure/number/percentage increased/dropped/decreased more than/almost/about six times/twice/two and a half times compared with...(https://www.daowen.com)
7.The percentage/number is twice/four times/half as much as that of 1990.
8.The rate/number was X percent，less/more than a half/third/quarter of the 1998 total.
9.By comparison with...，it shot up/jumped/increased/rose/decreased/dropped/fell by X percent/from X to Y percent/to X percent.
10.A has almost/nearly/about/over a quarter/half/twice/one third as many students as/as much money as B.
11.During 19701999/From 1970 to 1999/Since 1970/Since the early 1970s，there was/has been sudden jump/sharp rise/dramatic increase/a marked fluctuation/steady decrease/slight decline/gradual reduction/fall in...
12.数量总计：...amount to...，add up to，come to，sum up to
公司全年总收入达到2000万美元。
The total income of the company amounted to 20 million dollars.
13.数量增减：
（从……）增加了……：Increase/rise/grow...（from...）
（从……）减少了……：Decrease/drop/fall...（from...）
从……增加到……：Increase/rise/grow from...to...
从……减少到……：Decrease/drop/fall from...to...
1）今年，工厂的产量增加了5万吨。
The production of this plant has increased by 50，000 tons this year.
2）参加者的人数增加到30万。
The number of participants grew up to/increased to/reached 300，000 persons.
3）这个学校的教职工人数已减少到了80人。
The number of teaching staff in this school has decreased to 80 persons.
每日训练
1.Directions:The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel inEngland between 1985 and 2000.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features，and make comparisons where relevant.
Average distance in miles travelled per person per year，by mode of travel
2.Directions:Study the following set of cartoons carefully and write an essay in which you should
1）describe the cartoons，
2）interpret its meaning，
3）point out its implications in our life.
You should write about 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.（20 points）
美丽不是表面的
参考译文
1 The table demonstrates how different the modes of travel have changed in England in the 15 years spanning from 1985 to 2000.In general，the modes are classifiedinto two kinds in terms of average miles travelled per person per year one enjoyed rising popularity while the other experienced a decrease.
The travel modes which gained popularity in the period included car，long distance bus，train，taxi and other.Car remained top among the modes in the 15 years，with the average miles trarelled by car increasing considerably from 3，199 in 1985 to 4，806 in2000.Long distance buses and taxis seemed to be warmly welcomed by travelers，soaverage miles travelled in the two modes almost tripled.
Travels by walking，bicycle and local bus lost travelers' favor in the one and a half decade.Average travelling distance by local bus suffered the biggest decrease，dropping from 429 to 274，whilst the number of miles by walking and by bike fell mildly from 255 to 237 and from 51 to 41 respectively.Despite the decreases，however，the total miles travelled grew from 4，740 to 6，475.
In brief，the total travelling distance in the country grew in 15 years since cars，long distance buses，trains，taxis and other modes of travel became more popular and walking，bicycling and local transportation less popular.
2 In the above cartoons，a beautiful young woman happily eats bananas and casually discards the peels on the street，unaware of the fact that such actions not onlypollute the environment but also pose a danger to others.In the next illustration a disabled man struggles to properly dispose of the trash she has left behind.Despite the girl's youth and beauty，it is the disabled man who is truly beautiful.True beauty comes from one's actions rather than one's appearance.
While most of us enjoy pretty appearances，it is more important to cultivate a clean and beautiful soul.Only such souls can create a genuinely beautiful society.
Chinese traditionally uphold the virtues of modesty，generosity，broad-mindedness，and politeness.Confucian teachings such as “Do not do to others as you would not want done to you”and“One should be delighted to hear criticism”are wise and worthwhile.If people embody these teachings，our society can only improve and progress.
The thoughts of great minds like Confucius are also worth studying.His writings set fine and noble examples for us to follow.Another proverb thus comes to mind in the company of three one always can find a teacher.We should always be willing and able to learn from those around us.