Ielts Writing Task 1: Process Diagram Answer

IELTS WRITING TASK 1: PROCESS DIAGRAM ANSWER
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is
used to produce concrete for building purposes.
Sample Answer:
The first diagram illustrates the process of cement manufacture, and the second diagram shows the materials
that go into the production of concrete.
It is clear that there are five stages in the production of cement, beginning with the input of raw materials and
ending with bags of the finished product. To produce concrete, four different materials are mixed together.
At the first stage in the production of cement, limestone and clay are crushed to form a powder. This powder
is then mixed before it passes into a rotating heater. After heating, the resulting mixture is ground, and cement
is produced. Finally, the cement is packaged in large bags.
Cement is one of the four raw materials that are used in the production of concrete, along with gravel, sand and
water. To be exact, concrete consists of 50% gravel, 25% sand, 15% cement and 10% water. All four materials
are blended together in a rotating machine called a concrete mixer.
(160 words, band 9)
HE THONG ANH NGU LOP HOC MASTER – M.C EDUCATION ACADEMY 1

IELTS WRITING TASK 1: DIAGRAM INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW
To write an introduction about a process diagram, just paraphrase the question statement as usual.
For the overview, here are some general things that you could mention:
- the number of stages in the process
- where / how the process begins and ends
- the items (e.g. materials) involved in the process
Let's return to the 'cement' task and write the introduction and overview.
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is
used to produce concrete for building purposes.
IELTS WRITING TASK 1: VERBS FOR PROCESSES
Looking at the 'cement process' diagram below, let's think about the verbs that we'll need to use. There are
various options.
Let's start with the 5 nouns that mark the 5 stages of this process:
crusher, mixer, heater, grinder, bags
We can convert these nouns into passive verb forms:
• Limestone and clay are crushed.
• The resulting powder is mixed.
• It is heated.
• Then it is ground.
• The final product, cement, is bagged.
Or we can keep the original nouns, and use active or passive verbs:
• Limestone and clay are placed in a crusher. (passive)
• The resulting powder goes into a mixer. (active)
• It then passes through a rotating heater. (active)
• The heated mixture is put into a grinder. (passive)
• The cement is packaged in large bags. (passive)
Of course, the best approach is to use a mix of the above options:
At the first stage in the production of cement, limestone and clay are crushed to form a powder. This
powder is then mixed before it passes into a rotating heater. After heating, the resulting mixture is ground, and
cement is produced, Finally, the cement is put in large bags.

PRACTICE
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
THE BRICK MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Model answer:
The diagram explains the way in which bricks are made for the building industry. Overall, there are seven
stages in the process, beginning with the digging up of clay and culminating in delivery.
To begin, the clay used to make the bricks is dug up from the ground by a large digger. This clay is then placed
onto a metal grid, which is used to break up the clay into smaller pieces. A roller assists in this process.
Following this, sand and water are added to the clay, and this mixture is turned into bricks by either placing it
into a mould or using a wire cutter. Next, these bricks are places in an oven to dry for 24 – 48 hours.
In the subsequent stage, the bricks go through a heating and cooling process. They are heated in a kiln at a
moderate and then a high temperature (ranging from 200c to 1300c), followed by a cooling process in a
chamber for 2 – 3 days. Finally, the bricks are packed and delivered to their destinations.
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HOW TO WRITE A PROCESS DIAGRAM
I. How many types are there?
II. 5 step – plan

1. Understand the process. Find the start and the end of the process. Count how many steps there are and
understand what each stage does and the relationship it has with the stage before and after it.
2. Paraphrase the question.
3. Describe what is happening generally in 2 sentences. This is your overview paragraph and I will show
you how to write this in more detail below.
4. Divide the process in two and write two separate paragraphs detailing each stage of process.
5. Check your work.
III. Detail each stage of the process

You can:
• Say what each stage does
• What it produces
• If any materials are added
• And/or discuss the relationship with the previous or subsequent stages.
IV. Some useful tips

- Summary: có bao nhiêu đoạn? và các giai đoạn bắt đầu từ đâu và kết thúc thế nào?
e.g. There are……… main steps (stages) in the process / in the progress of producing………, beginning
with……… and ending with………

- Thời gian không được thể hiện: sử dụng Simple Present
- Các từ mô tả thứ tự giai đoạn:
The first step / the first step in the process is / the first stage in the process is
Subsequently / the process continues with / the second stage is that
The next step is / in the next or subsequent step
The final step is / the process finishes with
The process concludes with
After that / …..followed by…….
At the same time / simultaneously,
- Some vocabularies:
Experience/undergo significant changes: trải qua những thay đổi đáng kể
Lay a couple of / a massive amount of eggs: đẻ một vài / một số lượng lớn trứng
Begin life as eggs: bắt đầu cuộc sống là những trái trứng
Hatch within 3 to 5 days: nở trong vòng 3 dến 5 ngày
Hatch into: nở thành con gì
The hatching process: quá trình nở
To be ……. cm in lenght / …… cm long: dài …… cm
Vary in color / size / shape: đa dạng về màu săc, kích thước, hình dáng
Grow quickly in size: phát triển nhanh chóng về kích thước
The cycle repeats itself: chu kì lặp lại
Over the course of…… days/weeks: trong bao nhiêu ngày, tuần
Under optimal conditions: trong điều kiện tối ưu
Shed their old skin: thay lớp da (tự nhiên)
Moult several times: thay lông nhiều lần
- Passive voice or active voice should be used at the same time in different sentences.

PRACTICE
Nymph = immature form of an insect

Moult = shed or lose old feathers, hair or skin to allow for new growth
Sample Answer
The diagram illustrates the various stages in the life of a honey bee. We can see that the complete life cycle
between 34 and 36 days. It is also noticeable that there are five main stages in the development of the honey
bee, from egg to mature adult insect.
The life cycle of the honey bee begins when the female adult lays an egg; the female typically lays an egg; the
female typically lays one or two eggs every 3 days. Between 9 and 10 days later, each egg hatches and the
immature insect, or nymph, appears.
During the third stage of the life cycle, the nymph grows in size and sheds its skin three times. This moulting
first takes place 5 days after the egg hatches, then 7 days later, and again another 9 days later. After a total of
30 to 31 days from the start of the cycle, the young adult honey bee emerges from its final moulting stage, and
in the space of only 4 days it reaches full maturity.
169 words, band 9

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IELTS WRITING TASK 1: PROCESS DIAGRAM ANSWER

HE THONG ANH NGU LOP HOC MASTER – M.C EDUCATION ACADEMY 1

IELTS WRITING TASK 1: VERBS FOR PROCESSES

HE THONG ANH NGU LOP HOC MASTER – M.C EDUCATION ACADEMY 2

THE BRICK MANUFACTURING PROCESS

HE THONG ANH NGU LOP HOC MASTER – M.C EDUCATION ACADEMY 3

I. How many types are there?

II. 5 step – plan

III. Detail each stage of the process

IV. Some useful tips

HE THONG ANH NGU LOP HOC MASTER – M.C EDUCATION ACADEMY 4

HE THONG ANH NGU LOP HOC MASTER – M.C EDUCATION ACADEMY 5

Nymph = immature form of an insect

HE THONG ANH NGU LOP HOC MASTER – M.C EDUCATION ACADEMY 6

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