Correct errors
1 mistake in each sentences:
In 2008, the number of customers raised from 100 to 200.
In 2005, the French government rose the price of cigarettes to three euros a pack.
In 2008, the number of customers rose from 100 to 200.
In 2005, the French government raised the price of cigarettes to three euros a pack.
Why? Smth. RISES./Someone must RAISE smth.
Correct the preposition(s):
On the next century, over 40% of American Samoans are expected to emigrate on the mainland.
In the next century, over 40% of American Samoans are expected to emigrate to the mainland.
1 mistake: Canadian house prices are fluctuating from 1990 to 1995.
1 mistake: Canadian house prices fluctuated from 1990 to 1995.
What is the recommended time to spend on task 1?
20 Minutes
2 mistakes: The stock prices for AT&T and NCR then stabled at $49, $59 a share.
The stock prices for AT&T and NCR then stablized at $49 and $59 a share.
(stable – adj., like “prices remained stable”)
Correct 3 prepositions:
It can be clearly seen that most oranges consumed by Alaskans are generally purchased in Brazilian exporters. Further, they are sold at Alaskan consumers from the dozen.
It can be clearly seen that most oranges consumed by Alaskans are generally purchased from Brazilian exporters. Further, they are sold to Alaskan consumers by the dozen.
1 mistake: In 2009, France surpassed by the United Kingdom in terms of regional household recycling rates.
In 2009, France was surpassed by the United Kingdom in terms of regional household recycling rates.
How many words does Task 1 require?
150
3 mistakes: The line graph illustrate the average amounts of three types of fast food, namely pizza, fish and chips and hamburgers, Australia teenagers have consumed from 1975 to 2000.
The line graph illustrates the average amounts of three types of fast food, namely pizza, fish and chips and hamburgers, Australian teenagers consumed from 1975 to 2000.
Fill in the prepositions.
1) It increased __ 80 __ 58.
2) It decreased __ 80 __ 58.
1) It increased to 80 from 58.
2) It decreased from 80 to 58.
Put these in order from least amount to greatest: moderately, enormously, marginally, considerably
marginally - moderately - considerably - enormously
What do you need to support each new point with?
Data from the given graph, map or diagram
4 mistakes: Tokyo’s population has increased gradually from 1990 to 2010, after which it made a plateau for nearly a decade. Population growth soared from 2020 to 2030 however.
Tokyo’s population increased gradually from 1990 to 2010, after which it plateaued for nearly a decade. Population growth is expected to soar from 2020 to 2030, however.
Use two different prepositions to give the sentences the same meaning.
1) There was a decrease __ six units.
2) It decreased __ 6 units.
1) There was a decrease of six units.
2) It decreased by 6 units.
Correct this:
Like in the wool manufacturing diagram, the sheep graze on the compost to take in nutrients.
Like in the wool manufacturing diagram, the sheep graze on grasses which are nutrient rich from the compost. (or similar)
Describe the trend of the dotted line below
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Rising dramatically
Goes up significantly
Increases rapidly
etc...
4 mistakes (you may NOT change 'nadir'):
In October 31 1932 the depression increased to its nadir, with oil prices at a low of two dollars a barrel.
On October 31, 1932, the depression reached its nadir, with oil prices listed at a low of two dollars a barrel.
1) The block of flats was turned ... a hotel.
2) The row of old terraced houses in the city made way ... block of flats.
3) The woodland gave way ... a golf course.
4) A sport complex was constracted ... the suburbs.
5) The whole centre of the town was transformed ... new developments.
1) The block of flats was turned into a hotel.
2) The row of old terraced houses in the city made way for block of flats.
3) The woodland gave way to a golf course.
4) A sport complex was constracted in the suburbs.
5) The whole centre of the town was transformed by new developments.
Paraphrase the overview part generalizing the objects:
Overall, new docks were added, a new factory was built and the railway increased in size.
Overall, the industrial area increased in size / expanded considerably.
What is the most important thing to include in your conclusion for task 1?
TRICK QUESTION! You do not need a conclusion in task 1