2VIP Class Notes (Li)

Homework

Do two writing task 1

Today we focused on:

Reporting figures for task 1

Reading task types

Vocabulary

corporations – businesses

superior – above you (ex. boss, manager, supervisor)

subordinate – below you (ex. assistant, junior)

insomnia – can’t sleep

Writing exercise

Reporting figures

Consumer spending on food, drinks and tobacco was noticeably higher in Turkey and Ireland, at 32.14% and almost 29% respectively.

In 1996, spending on food was lower than spending on leisure, at 12% and 43% respectively.

or In 1996, spending on food (12%) was lower than spending on leisure (43%).

The percentage of consumer spending on leisure and education products and services was also greatest in Turkey, at 4.35%, while spending on clothing and footwear was significantly higher in Italy, at 9% than in the rest of the countries.