Understanding Mixed Charts
- 1You may get two charts of the SAME type (e.g., two bar charts) or DIFFERENT types (e.g., a line graph + pie chart).
- 2The two charts are always RELATED — they show different aspects of the same topic.
- 3Your job is to find the LINK between them and integrate them in your writing.
- 4Write ONE introduction that covers both charts.
- 5Write ONE overview that captures the main story across both charts.
Introduction for Two Charts
The charts illustrate [Chart 1 topic] and [Chart 2 topic] in [place/period].
The line graph shows [X] while the bar chart compares [Y], both relating to [topic].
The two charts present data on [overall topic], broken down by [Chart 1 aspect] and [Chart 2 aspect] respectively.
Overview – Linking Both Charts
Overall, [Chart 1 main finding], while [Chart 2 main finding].
In general, the data shows a clear relationship between [X] and [Y].
Overall, countries with higher [X per Chart 1] tended to show [Y per Chart 2].
เคล็ดลับ: The biggest challenge with mixed charts is integration. You must reference BOTH charts in your overview. In the body, you can describe them separately but then link them with a comparison sentence.
Integration Language
This correlates with the data in the second chart, which shows that...
Interestingly, despite [Chart 1 finding], [Chart 2] reveals that...
The bar chart supports this trend, demonstrating that...
As shown in both charts, [X] was consistently the highest/lowest.
Sample Answer – Band 7
คำถาม
The line graph shows average household income in four countries from 1990 to 2020. The bar chart shows average household expenditure on food for the same countries in 2020.
บทนำ
The line graph illustrates changes in average household income across four countries over a thirty-year period, while the bar chart presents data on food expenditure for those same countries in 2020.
ภาพรวม
Overall, household incomes rose in all four countries during the period, with Country A recording the highest growth. However, the bar chart reveals that higher income did not necessarily correspond to greater spending on food, as Country D allocated the largest share of expenditure to food despite having the lowest income.
เนื้อหา
According to the line graph, Country A's household income grew most dramatically, rising from $20,000 in 1990 to nearly $55,000 by 2020. Countries B and C showed moderate growth, ending the period at $40,000 and $35,000 respectively, while Country D recorded the smallest increase, reaching only $25,000. Turning to food expenditure, Country D spent the highest proportion on food at 35% of household income in 2020, compared to just 12% in Country A. This suggests that lower-income households allocate a disproportionately larger share of their earnings to essential food costs.
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