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Writing (Analytical Paragraph)

Q: The table below gives in percentage the number of office goers who used different modes of transport to go to work in the years 2020 and 2021 as well as their projected figures for the year 2022. Study the data carefully and then summarise it in the form of an analytical paragraph. Make comparisons and draw conclusions wherever appropriate.

Ans: The table presents the percentage of office workers using various transportation methods for 2020 and 2021, with projections for 2022. Walking shows a decline from 2% in 2020 to 0% in 2022. Bicycle use also decreases from 27% to 7%. Motorcycle/Scooter usage reflects a remarkable turnaround from -39% in 2020 to 40% in 2022, suggesting either a previous error in data or a significant shift in transportation preference.

The use of private cars shows an increasing trend from 10% to 11%, while taxis see a reduction from 1% to 6%. Bus usage increases from 12% to 19%, and local trains see a rise from 9% to 17%. The data indicates a substantial shift towards motorized individual transport (Motorcycle/Scooter, Own Car) and public transportation (Bus, Local Trains) by 2022. The negative value for Motorcycle/Scooter in 2020 is peculiar and may indicate a need for data verification. Overall, there seems to be a move away from non-motorized transport (Walking, Bicycle) to motorized and public transportation options over the years.

Additional Practice Task

Q: The following table shows some data about temperatures recorded in summers at five different locations in a schoolyard. Study the information carefully and then summarise it in the form of an analytical paragraph. Make comparisons and draw conclusions wherever appropriate.

Ans: The table provides data on the ground cover, sunlight exposure, and corresponding average summer temperatures at five distinct locations in a schoolyard. Locations 1 and 5, both with asphalt ground cover and exposed to the sun, show high temperatures of 25.5°C and 39.2°C respectively. Location 2, with asphalt in the shade, has a slightly higher temperature of 28.9°C compared to Location 1, which may suggest other heat-retaining factors at play. Location 3, with gravel cover under the sun, records the highest temperature at 38.6°C, indicating gravel's potential to absorb and radiate heat. In contrast, Location 4 is the coolest at 22.4°C, likely due to the combination of trees, grass, and shade. The data reveals that vegetated areas and shaded spots offer a cooler environment, while exposed hardscapes like asphalt and gravel contribute to higher temperatures.