Written test 3 to the part VI graphs

1. Vocabulary (10 points)

1. Choose the best variant:

1.A … is a graph which uses parallel rectangular shapes to represent changes in the size, value, or rate of something or to compare the amount of something relating to a number of different countries or groups.

a)pie chart; b) graph; c) diagram; d) bar chart.

2. A … shows a relationship between two variables. The variable on the X axis is often time.

a) graph; b) bar chart; c) pie chart; d) bar (column) chart.

3. This graph is divided into sectors which represent a percentage of the whole.

a) bar (column) chart; b) bar chart; c) pie chart; d) graph.

1. Match English terms and their definitions:

1. decline	a) to a small degree; inconsiderably;
2. fall	b) occurring continuously over a period of time;
3. sharp	c) move from a higher to a lower level, typically rapidly and without control;
4. slightly	d) become smaller, fewer or less; decrease;
5. increase	e) notably large in size, amount, or extent;
6. constant	f) a rise in the size, amount, or degree of something;
7. considerable	g) sudden and marked.

2. Reading. Describing graphs (10 points)

Study the graph below which shows typical daily load curves for a power station.

Answer these questions about the graph for weekday (give full answers):

1. When is the peak load?

2. When is there least demand?

3. When is the load 65% of capacity?

4. What is the load at 10?

5. What shows the variable on the Y axis?

Total Score - 20 points

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