Report Text

ESL Report Text

Diagrams, Tables & Charts

Listening • Speaking • Reading • Writing

Key Vocabulary & Expressions

📊 Chart & Graph Words

• increase / rise / grow — go up
• decrease / fall / drop — go down
• remain stable / steady — stay the same
• peak / reach a maximum — highest point
• fluctuate — go up and down
• significant / dramatic — big change
• gradual / slight — small change

📋 Table & Diagram Words

• row / column — horizontal / vertical
• data / figures — numbers, information
• category / label — group name
• compare / contrast — find similarities & differences
• majority / minority — most / least
• proportion / percentage — part of the whole
• approximately / roughly — about, not exact

💬 Useful Expressions for Reporting Data

Describing trends:

"The chart shows that..."

"According to the data..."

"There was a significant increase in..."

Comparing data:

"X is twice as much as Y."

"The highest/lowest value is..."

"In contrast, / On the other hand,..."

Reading: Interpreting Charts & Tables

Student Survey: Favourite School Subjects

Math 40%

Science 25%

English 20%

Art 10%

PE 5%

Monthly Rainfall (mm) - 2024

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
City A	120	95	80	60	45	30
City B	40	55	70	90	110	130

Reading Comprehension Questions

1. Which subject is the most popular?
2. What percentage of students chose Science?
3. Which city has decreasing rainfall from January to June?
4. In which month does City B have the highest rainfall?
5. Compare the rainfall patterns of City A and City B.

Listening: Describing Data

🎧 Listen & Practice

Click the play button to hear descriptions of data. Then answer the questions below.

Bar Chart Description

Questions:

1. How many students were surveyed?
2. What is the least popular subject?
3. What percentage chose English?

Table Description

Questions:

1. What happens to City A's rainfall over 6 months?
2. What is City B's rainfall in June?
3. Which word describes City B's pattern?

💡 Tip: Pay attention to words like "increase," "decrease," "gradual," and "in contrast." These are key reporting expressions!

Speaking: Presenting Data

🗣️ Speaking Tasks

Task 1: Describe the Bar Chart

Look at the "Favourite Subjects" chart in the Reading tab. Describe it using full sentences. Use these sentence starters:

"The chart shows..."

"The most popular subject is... with...%"

"In comparison,..."

"The least popular is..."

Task 2: Compare Two Cities

Using the rainfall table, compare City A and City B. Practice with a partner.

"City A has... rainfall in January, while City B has..."

"Over six months, City A shows a... trend."

"On the other hand, City B..."

Task 3: Record Yourself

Click the button below to practice recording your voice. Describe one of the charts for 30 seconds.

Writing: Report Text Structure

📐 Report Text Structure

1

Introduction
State what the chart/table/diagram shows. E.g., "The bar chart illustrates the favourite subjects of 200 students."

2

Overview
Summarize the main trend. E.g., "Overall, Math is the most popular while PE is the least."

3

Details
Give specific numbers and comparisons. E.g., "Math accounts for 40%, which is twice as much as English at 20%."

4

Conclusion
Optional closing statement summarizing key findings.

✍️ Writing Practice

Write a short report about the rainfall table. Use the structure above.

Exercises: Test Your Knowledge

Multiple Choice Quiz

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct word from the box.

increase decrease stable majority according to

1. There was a significant in sales last month.

2. The temperature remained throughout the week.

3. the chart, Math is the most popular.

4. The of students prefer Math.

5. There was a gradual in rainfall from January to June.

Worksheet: Create Your Own Report

📋 Data Collection Activity

Survey your classmates about their favourite food. Enter the data below:

Food	Number of Students	Percentage (%)
		-
		-
		-
		-
Total	0	-

✍️ Write Your Report

Now write a report about your survey data using the structure from the Writing tab.

ESL Report Text Lesson • Interactive Learning Material