7. 日用花銷統計

　　Statistics in Peoples Daily Expenses in Xian

　　YearItem 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

　　Food 66% 61% 48% 41% 36%

　　Clothing 9% 10% 12% 15% 18%

　　Recreation 4% 5% 8% 9% 11%

　　[2./圖表描述段]What is shown in the table above indicates that dramatic changes have taken place in the daily expenses in Xi an from 1995 to 1999. The expenses on food have declined by 30% while those on clothing and recreation have increased respectively by 9% and 7%. The statistics of rise and fall seem to exist in isolation but closely related to one another.

　　[6.原因列軍段]There are two factors accounting for these changes. Development in economy is an essential one in the five years. The increased income resulting from economic growth plays an important part in the less expense on food. Hence, a small percentage of total income is enough to cover food expense. Another one is the changes in life style. When food presents no worry to the average, people begin to focus more of interest on handsome appearance and happy leisure time. As a result of such a shift, spending on clothing and recreation increased year after year.

　　[9.趨勢預測段]From the analyses made above, we may come to the conclusion that peoples living standards in Xi an have been constantly improved between 1995 and 1999. With the further growth in economy and more changes in life style, the tendency indicated in the table will continue in the table will continue in the better direction.

　　第三部分 事務信函

　　8.咨詢信

　　A letter of Inquiry

　　You wish to study at a certain foreign university. Write a letter inquiring about the situation there as regards accommodation, fees and qualifications.

　　Dear Sir

　　I am a Chinese citizen who wishes to study at your university. My plan is to start my course next term, and I would be grateful if you would be kind enough to provide me with certain essential information.　

　　7. 日用花銷統計

　　Statistics in Peoples Daily Expenses in Xian

　　YearItem 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

　　Food 66% 61% 48% 41% 36%

　　Clothing 9% 10% 12% 15% 18%

　　Recreation 4% 5% 8% 9% 11%

　　[2./圖表描述段]What is shown in the table above indicates that dramatic changes have taken place in the daily expenses in Xi an from 1995 to 1999. The expenses on food have declined by 30% while those on clothing and recreation have increased respectively by 9% and 7%. The statistics of rise and fall seem to exist in isolation but closely related to one another.

　　[6.原因列軍段]There are two factors accounting for these changes. Development in economy is an essential one in the five years. The increased income resulting from economic growth plays an important part in the less expense on food. Hence, a small percentage of total income is enough to cover food expense. Another one is the changes in life style. When food presents no worry to the average, people begin to focus more of interest on handsome appearance and happy leisure time. As a result of such a shift, spending on clothing and recreation increased year after year.

　　[9.趨勢預測段]From the analyses made above, we may come to the conclusion that peoples living standards in Xi an have been constantly improved between 1995 and 1999. With the further growth in economy and more changes in life style, the tendency indicated in the table will continue in the table will continue in the better direction.

　　第三部分 事務信函

　　8.咨詢信

　　A letter of Inquiry

　　You wish to study at a certain foreign university. Write a letter inquiring about the situation there as regards accommodation, fees and qualifications.

　　Dear Sir

　　I am a Chinese citizen who wishes to study at your university. My plan is to start my course next term, and I would be grateful if you would be kind enough to provide me with certain essential information.