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Synonyms for "Remain Stable"

The document provides important vocabulary and grammatical structures for describing changes in data, including terms for increases, decreases, and stability. It outlines ways to paraphrase numerical data and offers examples of how to present information clearly in written form. Additionally, it includes guidance on summarizing various types of data visualizations.
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Synonyms for "Remain Stable"

The document provides important vocabulary and grammatical structures for describing changes in data, including terms for increases, decreases, and stability. It outlines ways to paraphrase numerical data and offers examples of how to present information clearly in written form. Additionally, it includes guidance on summarizing various types of data visualizations.
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1.

Important Language:
Increase/Rise/Grow/Climb/go up/jump
(n) increase/rise/growth/climb/jump/uplift
Decrease/Fall/Decline/Drop/Go down/reduce
(n)decrease/fall/decline/drop/reduction
Fluctuate in the range of /Vary between A and B/Oscillate between A and B/
(n) fluctuation/ variation/ oscillation
Reach a peak of … = peak AT = reach/ hit a high OF
Reach a low of = Hit a trough of
Remain unchanged = Remain stable = Hover around = Stabilize AT = Level
off at = maintain at
(n) stability/ stabilization/ hover
Động từ mang nghĩa:
Tăng mạnh:
Skyrocket/ soar / upsurge/ surge
(n)…
Giảm mạnh:
Plummet/ Plunge
*) Tính từ/ trạng từ chỉ mức độ:
Thay đổi NHẸ:
Gradual/ Slight/ Moderate/
Minimal (khong ddang ke)
Thay đổi ĐÁNG KỂ:
Significant/ Dramatic/ Substantial/
Trend/ Tendency/ Pattern
Upward/ Increasing
Downward/ decreasing
Paraphrasing 7.0+
Danh từ đếm được
6 CÁCH
 N - đếm được → the number of As/ A numbers/ how many S+V/ the figure/
data…/ synonym/ that-who
 The number of tourists/ tourist numbers/ the number of travelers/ the
number of people traveling to…/ how many people traveled to… (para này
dùng đúng 1 lần ở mờ bài) / tourist numbers
 500 people traveled to Vietnam (figure)
Danh từ không đếm được
 the amount of/ how much S+V (dùng đúng 1 lần ở mở bài)/ the figure/
data…/ synonym
 The amount of money spent on books in Vietnam in 1999 was 1 million
dollars.
 The chart illustrates how much people in five countries spent on books from
1999 to 2019.
 = 1 million dollars (figure) was spent on books by Vietnamese people in
1999
 = 1 million dollars was expended on books by people in Vietnam in 1999
Phần trăm
 Percentage = proportion = share/ how or how many - how much/ data,,,/ the
figure/ synonym
 The proportion of female members in parliament
 = the percentage of members who are female in parliament
 = the share of parliamentary members who are women
 = the percentage of women holding a position in parliament

2. Expression/ Grammar Structure:


The figure for… + V, and (but) + V
Similar/ opposite changes can be seen in the figure(s) for…, which…
The figure for… saw similar/ opposite changes, V-ing
The figure for… + change, ending/ reaching…

VÍ DỤ
1. … started at…, after which it experienced a rise/ growth/ decline to… in…,
before ending the period at…
 The number of students studying abroad started at 0.4 million, after which it
experienced/ witnessed/ saw a dramatic rise to 1.4 million in 1985, before
ending the period at 0.8.
2. Data…, with a subsequent… and a final…
 0.4 million students studied abroad in 1970 in the US, with a subsequent
considerable/ significant rise to 1.4 million and a final drop to 0.8.
3. … was at…, followed by a (slow/ significant) increase/ decrease to…
 The number of students studying abroad in 1970 was 0.4 million, followed
by a significant increase to reach a peak of 1.4 million in 1985, and a final
drop to 0.8 15 years later.
 The number of students studying abroad increased significantly from 0.4
million in 1970 to reach a peak of 1.4 million in 1985, followed by a final
drop to 0.8 15 years later.
4. The number/ amount/ proportion… + V, and V.
 The number of students studying abroad increased sharply from 0.4 at the
beginning of the period to reach a peak of 1.4 in 1985, but later dropped to
0.8 in the last year of the period examined.
5. The number/ amount/ proportion… + change, ending/ reaching…
 The number of students studying abroad increased sharply, reaching a peak
of 1.4 in 1985, but it later dropped to 0.8 in the last year of the period
examined.

Dạng >4 categories:


The graph below gives information about U.S. government spending on
research between 1980 and 2008.

The line graph shows the number of people who used different
communication services in the world.
Dạng <4 categories:

The line graph below shows the percentage of people in Africa,


subscribing to move by and fixed line phones from 1994 to 2004.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the number of cars made in three countries in 2003,
2006 and 2009.
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist
Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main
features and make comparisons where relevant.

Common questions

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Linguistic techniques such as using verbs like 'increase', 'decrease', 'peak', and 'drop' effectively communicate the direction and magnitude of changes in data trends. Adjectives like 'gradual' or 'significant' further qualify these changes, providing clarity on the rate of change. Such language helps make complex data more understandable by summarizing numerical trends into concise descriptive narratives .

Grammatical structures can shape the understanding of data trends by highlighting different aspects. For instance, using 'The number of students increased sharply, reaching a peak' indicates a sudden increase followed by a peak. Conversely, 'The number started at 0.4 million, after which it increased gradually' emphasizes the initial value and subsequent change over time. Different tenses and structures can thus highlight different periods or intensities of change .

Using a variety of vocabulary like 'oscillate' and 'fluctuate' enriches the narrative of data presentation by accurately describing complex trends. These words suggest not just change but a specific kind of rhythmic or unpredictable movement, adding depth to the analysis of data patterns. This precise language enhances the reader's understanding of variability within the data set .

Linguistic formulas provide a structured approach to describing data, ensuring clarity and coherence. Using fixed expressions like 'The figure increased to... followed by...' offers consistency in reporting trends, allowing readers to easily follow and compare different sets of data. These formulas also assist in maintaining objectivity, as the use of specific patterns reduces subjective interpretation .

Graphical representations are effective for quickly grasping overall trends and patterns, particularly in visual-heavy contexts. They allow for immediate recognition of peaks, troughs, and general trends. Linguistic descriptions, however, offer detailed insights and nuance, helping to explain complex trends through context and narrative. Both methods together provide a comprehensive understanding, with graphs offering a snapshot and linguistic descriptions providing depth .

Choosing between nouns like 'number' and 'amount' affects the specificity and clarity of data descriptions. 'Number' is typically used for countable items, providing precision in categories, such as 'number of tourists'. 'Amount', however, is better for uncountable data, like 'amount of money spent', allowing for a broader contextual understanding. This choice influences how easily data can be grouped or compared .

Data visualization can manipulate interpretation by altering scale, context, and color. For instance, adjusting the axis scale can exaggerate minor changes or diminish significant ones. Selective context like cherry-picking data intervals can skew trend perception, showing only favorable parts of the data. Color choices can draw attention or distract, potentially influencing viewer bias and interpretation, thus requiring ethical considerations .

Different sentence structures can direct attention to specific aspects of data trends. Starting with a clause 'The data started at... and then...' leads the reader through a chronological sequence, emphasizing progression. Alternatively, using coordinating structures like 'The number rose, and then it fell...' highlights contrasting trends. These choices affect how readers perceive the continuity or disruption in data trends .

Context is critical in deciding whether to use terms like 'peak' or 'trough', as these represent specific turning points in data trends. A 'peak' implies a high point which may represent success or a limit, while a 'trough' suggests a low point, possibly indicating failure or opportunity. Understanding the wider contextual implications is essential to accurately convey the situation's significance in data narratives .

To interpret the trend in government spending on research, one should first identify key features such as increases, peaks, and declines in the spending data over time. For example, if the graph shows a steady increase from the 1980s to 1990s, it suggests a growing focus on research during this period. If there is a peak in, say 2002, followed by a decline, it indicates a change in funding priorities or resource allocation .

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