A note to remember:

Your report writing must consist of:

Title
Introduction
Overview
Analysis/synthesis
Conclusion

Title:

must include duration/location stated in either the rubric or stimulis titles. It can be
as long as you like BUT make sure it is underlined. (tenses: present)

Intro:

write the TITLES of all the stimuli. It can be written in one or two sentences. (tenses:
present)

OV:

try to write in ONE sentence, if not, make sure there is a connection between
sentence one and sentence two. If your stimulus is an excerpt, summarise it. Note:
this is a synthesis without data. (tenses: past)

Analysis:

KF + data + comparison + trend + duration. (tenses: past)

Synthesis:

compare two visuals AND identify the relationship between visuals. (tenses: past)

Conclusion:

rephrase your overview. Can also include projections. It can be written in one
sentence. (tenses: past)

Now, lets see if you are able to complete these exercises on your own.
1.
A survey was conducted by the tourism board on what tourists prefer to do and what
attracts tourists to visit a particular place or city. List down at least 5 analysis and 2 synthesis.
Table 1: Places and cities visited by tourists
Rank

Most visited places

10

Disneyland Paris in Marne La

Vallee, France
9
Notre Dame de Paris in Paris,
France
8
Tokyo Disneyland/Disney Sea
in Tokyo, Japan
7
Fishermans Wharf/Golden
Gate National Recreation
Area in San Francisco, USA
6
Niagara Falls in Ontario,
Canada and New York, USA
5
Disneyland Park in Anaheim
California, USA
4
Trafalgar Square in London,
England
3
Disney Worlds Magic
Kingdom in Florida, USA
2
National Mall & Memorial
Parks, Lincoln and Jefferson
Memorials Washington DC,
USA
1
Times Square in New York,
USA
Note: 1 = highest; 10 = lowest

No. of
visitors
10.6
million
10.6
million
10.6
million
10.6
million

Rank

Most visited cities

Paris France

London- United Kingdom

Bangkok, Thailand

Singapore

10.6
million
10.6
million
10.6
million
10.6
million
10.6
million

New York City, USA

Hong Kong China

Istanbul Turkey

Dubai UAE

Shanghai, China

10.6
million

10

Rome, Italy

Sightseeing
35%

Adventure
8%
Pilgrimage
5%

Shopping
25%
Gourmet / food
specialities
18%

9.5
million
7.94
million
7.05
million
6.9
million
6.66
million

6.12
million

Activities that Tourists Prefer to do on a Visit

Getaway
9%

No. of
visitors
15.6
million
14.8
million
10.84
million
10.1
million

Analysis:

Synthesis:

2.
A survey was conducted on the views of students on the trim and fit activities (TAF). Using
only the information given, list down at least 5 analysis and 2 synthesis.
Figure 1: Students Enjoyment of TAF Activities
6.70%

Enjoyed

Did not enjoy

93.30%

Figure 2: Students' Views on TAF Activities

100
100

93.3

93.3

90
80
70
60

positive views

50
negative views

40
30

16.7

20

7.1

10

7.1

0
Well
planned

Boring

Interesting
group
games

Too tiring

Too short

Too time
consuming

Analysis:

Synthesis:

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word(s) or phrase.

3.
Study the chart and table below. Using only the information given, write about the
frequency of visits to the three hypermarkets by shoppers. In your writing, you are to link the data
presented in both visuals. You should write 150 to 200 words.

Figure 1: Visits to Three Hypermarkets

Number of shoppers (000's)

45
40

Lotus X-tra

35
Mega Shoppe

30
25

Besta Valley

20
15
10
5
0
1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

2015

Table 1: Promotional Activities for Three Hypermarkets in 2015

Hypermarket
Period

Promotional Activities
Lotus X-tra

Mega Shoppe

Besta Valley

Jan Mar

Bonus Points

Apr June

Mystery Gift

Discount Vouchers

Members Day

Jul Sept

Clearance Sales

Oct Dec

Mega Sales

Up to 70% Discount

Using the information above, complete the report below:

Title

The Frequency of Visits _________________________________________

Introduction

Figure 1 shows ________________________________________________

and Table 1 shows _____________________________________________

Overview

Generally, the overview shows the promotional activities _______________

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

Key features

In the first quarter of 2015, Lotus X-tra recorded ______________________

number of shoppers at __________________________________ due to the
_____________________________ promotional activity compared to Mega
Shoppe at ____________________ and Besta Valley at ________________.

However, in the second quarter of 2015, Lotus X-tra saw the number of
shoppers declined (25,000) though it had a _________________. During this
quarter, Mega Shoppe charted ____________________ number of shoppers
(________________) because of __________________________ while Besta
Valley had the lowest number of shoppers (15,000) although it had
__________________________.

In the third quarter of 2015, both Lotus X-tra and Mega Shoppe had more
shoppers (__________________ and ___________________ respectively )
compared to Besta Valley (15,000 shoppers) although it had
__________________________.

Besta Valley had the _______________________ in the fourth quarter while

Lotus X-tra had the ______________________________________ recording
_____________________ because of ___________________________ while

the number of shoppers at Mega Shoppe increased from 25,000 to 35,000

because of the __________________________ promotion.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the number of shoppers is ____________________________

______________________________________________________________

4.
Using the information in the two charts, compare the number of emails sent and spam
emails received via Yippee.com and Zekmail.com. You should write 150 to 200 words.

Figure 1: Emails Sent from 2010 - 2014

Number of emails (in billions)

400

349

350
294
300
240
210

250
200
150

247
210
185

160
138

Yippee.com
103

Zekmail.com

100
50
0
2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Year

Figure 2: Spam Emails Received from 2010 - 2014

Number of spam emails (in billions)

350
300
300

262

250
250
200
200
150

150

150

150
120

100

Zekmail.com

100
38

50
0
2010

Yippe.com

2011

2012

2013

Year

2014

Title

E-mails ______________________________________________________

Introduction

Figure 1 illustrates ________________________________________ and

Figure 2 illustrates _____________________________________________

Overview

Generally, the overview indicates _________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Key features

The number of emails sent via Yippee.com __________________________

from 138 billion in 2010 to 349 billion in 2014. The number of emails sent
via Zekmail.com dipped from 240 billion in 2011 to ____________________
but rose to ___________________________.

The number of spam emails received via Zekmail.com __________________

from 150 billion in 2010 to 300 billion in 2013 but _____________________
in 2014. The number of spam emails received via Yippee.com
______________________ between 100 billion in 2010 and 262 bllion in
2013.

The number of spam emails received via Yippee.com dropped significantly

from 262 billion in 2013 to ___________________________ but the
number of emails sent via Yippee.com ______________________________
during this same period.

Conclusion

In conclusion, __________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

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5.
Compare the information in the two visuals and write a report on playing mobile games and
the reasons for playing these games. You should write 150 to 200 words.

Figure 1: Playing Mobile Games

100
85

90

90

children

number in '000s

80

teenagers

70
60

50

50

60

55
45

50

45
35

40

30

25

30

young adults

60
50

45
35

45

adults

35
25

20

20

20
10
0
strategy games

reflex games

eye-focus games

edutainment
games

war games

types of mobile games

Table 1: Reasons for Playing Mobile Games

Reasons
Games
Strategy games

Strengthen
cognitive
skills

Enhance
creativity

Improve
dexterity

Reflex games

Eye-focus games

Edutainment games

War games

Promote
relaxation

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Develop
problem
solving skills

Title:

Playing Mobile Games and the Reasons for Playing there Games

Introduction:

Figure 1 shows that the numbers of people playing games and Table 1 shows the
reasons for playing mobile games.

Overview:

Generally, the overview indicates that age group plays an important role in the
type and reasons of playing games.

Analysis:

Synthesis:

Conclusion:

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