Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram
Connect visual information with a situation. The reference structure is eight questions in about nine minutes: five blanks in a message and three multiple-choice questions.
Work through each lesson and mark the module complete when you finish practising.
3.1 Identify what the diagram shows
The material may be a brochure, schedule, table, or service guide.
Take a quick look to locate:
- Headings, categories, and option names.
- Prices, times, quantities, and units.
- Restrictions, notes, and conditions.
Your initial goal is to know where to look. Then read what the person in the message needs and consult the relevant information.
3.2 Match the data to the need
Consider this practice table. The figures are fictional and refer to a one-way journey.
| Transport | Price | Stated duration | Wi-Fi included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | $100 | 6 hours of travel | No |
| Train | $260 | 4.5 hours of travel | Yes |
| Plane | $240 | 45 minutes of flying | No |
The flight is shorter, but the table does not give the travel time to the airport or the waiting time. These figures alone do not establish the total door-to-door journey time.
You also cannot infer whether the train costs more than someone expected without knowing that expectation. You can compare its price with the flight's price.
Mini-test
Compare the right information
Use the table to complete:
The train ______ the flight.
3.3 Check every condition
An option may meet the budget but fail another requirement. Make a quick check of cost, time, and any special condition, depending on what the message asks.
If there are discounts, confirm who is eligible. If a price is per person, per day, or from $..., preserve that condition when comparing.
Mini-test
Choose an option that meets the requirements
Use the same table. Nina writes:
I can spend up to $270 on the one-way ticket. I need Wi-Fi during the journey to finish my presentation, and I do not want to pay an extra connection fee.
Which option meets all the stated requirements?
Practise using data and conditions
Consult a diagram and choose answers that meet the message's requirements.