B Draw simple line graphs that illustrate these verbs and fixed and phrases. 1. fell slightly
2. fell gradually 3. fell steadily 5. reached a low
Exam tip: When you see graphs and charts, the information will often be about a period in the past so you will use the past simple. Sometimes the information will be about a situation now, so you will use the present simple or present continuous. You might need to use the present perfect if the information links the past with now.
C Complete the table with the correct form of these two very common, but very irregular verbs.
present simple ___________________ fall / falls
past simple rose
____________________ present perfect
have / has ________________ have / has ________________
Exam tip: When you are describing graphs and charts, write what you know how to write confidently. Don’t try to use fixed phrases that you have seen, but don’t really understand.