Vocabulary Study: Describing Developments & Statistics

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What does it mean when numbers 'climbed' to CHF 5'000m?

Numbers dropped significantly.

Numbers decreased gradually.

Numbers rose to a higher value. (correct)

Numbers remained the same.

Which statement reflects a slight change?

Numbers rapidly increased.

There was a slight rise in June. (correct)

Numbers jumped to an all-time high.

Numbers dramatically fell.

When did numbers experience a significant drop?

When they remained stable.

They climbed slowly.

They increased steadily.

There was a dramatic fall in June. (correct)

What does it mean for numbers to decrease slowly?

They decline at a gradual rate. Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of numbers remaining stable?

They stayed at the same level. Signup and view all the answers

How can numbers that 'dropped by 200 units' be described?

They decreased sharply. Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a very fast decrease in numbers?

Rapid Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'dramatic fall' suggest about the numbers?

Numbers fell significantly. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scenarios with the most appropriate terms describing the change in numbers.

The number of tourists visiting Geneva increased from 1 million in 2019 to 1.5 million in 2020. = Significant increase Geneva's average temperature in July remained consistent at 25 degrees Celsius for the past five years. = Stable After a period of growth, the number of new businesses opening in Geneva decreased slightly in the first quarter of 2023. = Slight decrease Following a successful marketing campaign, the number of visitors to the Geneva Museum of Art jumped dramatically in the month of June. = Dramatic increase Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions of change with the most appropriate term.

Numbers rose gradually over a long period. = Steady increase Numbers fluctuated slightly, but overall stayed near the same level. = Stable Numbers declined quickly and dramatically. = Rapid fall Numbers increased by a small amount. = Slight increase Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scenarios with the appropriate term for the change in numbers.

The cost of living in Geneva has gone up steadily over the past decade. = Steady increase The number of students enrolling in Geneva's universities has remained at a consistent level for the past few years. = Stable After a sharp decline in 2022, the number of tourists visiting Geneva has begun to increase slowly. = Slow increase A new law was introduced in Geneva, leading to a dramatic drop in air pollution levels. = Dramatic decrease Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scenarios with the most fitting term for the change in numbers.

The price of a popular brand of coffee in Geneva went down by a small amount after a promotional campaign. = Slight decrease Geneva's population has grown steadily over the past 50 years. = Steady increase The number of job vacancies in the tech sector in Geneva has fallen rapidly in the past few months. = Rapid decrease The number of electric car registrations in Geneva has remained consistent over the last year. = Stable Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scenarios with their corresponding terms describing the change in numbers:

Sales rose by 15% last quarter = increase (n.) Production levels dropped significantly = dramatic (adj.) The website traffic remained stable = stable (adj.) Expenses declined slowly over the year = decrease (v.) Signup and view all the answers

Match the developments with their descriptions:

Profits jumped to an all-time high = go up (v.) Customer satisfaction levels fell sharply = fall (v.) The population grew by 1% this year = grow (v.) Book sales stayed steady in July = stay (v.) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following trends with the appropriate descriptors:

Market demand increased sharply in March = sharp (adj.) Interest rates remained constant throughout the year = constant (adj.) Employment rates dropped by 200 positions = drop (v.) Sales decreased by 10% from last year = decline (v.) Signup and view all the answers

Match the changes in numbers with the corresponding actions:

New policies led to a rapid fall in costs = rapid (adj.) Temperature levels showed a slight rise = slight (adj.) The number of visitors to the gallery climbed steadily = climb (v.) The product's market share stayed the same = remain (v.) Signup and view all the answers

Match each statistical development with the correct expression:

The team’s performance improved dramatically = dramatic (adj.) Release schedules for books have increased = go up (v.) User engagement has decreased slowly over time = decrease (v.) Revenue showed stable growth after the launch = steady (adj.) Signup and view all the answers

Match each scenario with the most fitting term describing the change in numbers:

Numbers increased from 2011 to 2012. = increase Numbers rose to 700 units in May. = rise Numbers declined from 2021 to 2022. = decline Numbers stayed steady for two months. = stay Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes - Describing Developments & Statistics

Describing Increases:
Numbers went up steadily – A consistent and gradual rise.
Numbers increased from 2011 to 2012 – A clear rise over a period of time.
Numbers rose to 700 units in May – Reaching a specific number at a particular time.
Numbers grew by 0.5% – A percentage increase.
Numbers climbed to CHF 5’000m – Gaining in value to a specific amount.
Numbers jumped to an all-time high – A sudden and significant peak.
Slightly/slight rise – A minor increase.
Steady rising – Consistent increase.
Sharp increase – A quick and considerable increase.
Numbers surged (A sudden, significant increase)
Numbers climbed to CHF 5’000m (gaining in value)
Describing Decreases:
Numbers went down dramatically – A significant and sudden decrease.
Numbers decreased by 10% – A percentage decrease.
Numbers fell in November – A decrease happening during a month.
Numbers dropped by 200 units – A specific amount of decrease.
Numbers declined from 2021 to 2022 – A decrease over time.
Slowly declining – A gradual decrease.
Rapid decline – A quick decrease.
Significant decline – An important decrease.
Numbers plummeted (a steep and sudden decrease)
Describing Stability:
Numbers stayed steady for two months – Consistent numbers over a period.
Numbers remained stable – Consistent and unchanging numbers.
Constant increase – An ongoing rise.
Remaining stable – No change at all.

Engaging Exercises (B1 Level)

Short Story Scenario:

Scenario:* Imagine you are a market researcher. Use the vocabulary to describe trends you see.
Scenario 1: Sales of a specific product remained stable for a few months, then declined slowly. Explain this trend.
Scenario 2: A new product launch saw initial sales increase sharply, then fall in the following quarter. Explain this pattern.
Scenario 3: Average daily traffic to a website increased steadily over several months, then jumped during a specific promotional period. Explain the trend.
Scenario 4: A local business reported a dramatic drop in customers after negative publicity. What might be the cause, and what measures could be taken to recover?
Scenario 5: Sales of a certain food item rose to an all-time high after a positive review in a local paper. Explain the trend followed by a slight decline in the next month.
Scenario 6: A clothing store in New York saw its sales increase steadily throughout the year 2023 after a marketing campaign.
Scenario 7: Subway ridership in New York plummeted during the pandemic.
Scenario 8: A new restaurant in New York experienced a sharp increase in customers during the first month following its opening.
Scenario 9: The number of tourists visiting Times Square in New York rose steadily as the city recovered from the pandemic.
Scenario 10: A popular bookstore in New York experienced a significant decline in sales after a competitor opened a new store nearby.

Graph Analysis (Case Study)

Question: Analyze the following graph representing monthly sales. Use appropriate vocabulary to describe the trends and predict future sales.
Illustrative Graph: (a simple line graph illustrating fluctuating sales)

Example Questions for Graph Analysis:

Q1 Describe the general trend of sales over the year.
Q2 In which months did sales jump and by what amount? Give examples.
Q3 Did sales remain stable during anytime in the year? If so, in what month(s)? Give exact dates.
Q4 Were there any dramatic fluctuations, and what might have caused these, considering Geneva?

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This quiz focuses on the vocabulary used to describe changes in statistics, including increases and decreases. Review terms and phrases that communicate numerical shifts clearly and effectively. Perfect for enhancing your descriptive language skills in statistical contexts.