TEACHER’S NOTES

WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S Processes

Activity Type Introduction

Reading and writing This present simple passive worksheet helps to teach students
exercises how to describe processes.

Procedure
Focus
Give each student a copy of the three-page worksheet.
Present simple passive

Describing processes Go through the present simple passive form and explain that the
form is often used to describe processes.
Sequence words
Draw the students' attention to the pictures on how bread is
produced and go through the different stages.
Aim
The students then complete the sentences with the present simple
To learn how to describe
passive form of the verbs in brackets to describe the process.
processes with the
present simple passive.
Exercise A - Answer key

1. are gathered, are weighed

Preparation
2. are combined
Make one copy of the 3. is fermented
three-page worksheet for 4. is punched
each student. 5. is portioned
6. are rounded, are shaped
7. are left
Level 8. is put
9. is placed
Upper-intermediate (B2)
Next, go through how to use sequence words and show how to
Time write a process in stages using the example on the worksheet.

60 minutes The students then use the sequence words in the box and the
present simple passive to describe the process of planning a party.

After that, divide the students into pairs.

Have the students write two processes using the present simple
passive.

The students then present their processes to the class and

feedback is given.

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 PRESENT SIMPLE PASSIVE

WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S Processes

The present simple passive (verb to be + past participle) is used to describe processes.

How bread is produced.

1. Gathering and weighing the 2. Combining and mixing the 3. Fermenting the dough
ingredients dough

4. Punching down the dough 5. Portioning the dough 6. Rounding and shaping the
portions

7. Proofing the portions 8. Baking the bread 9. Cooling the bread

A. Complete the sentences with the present simple passive form of the verbs in
brackets to describe how bread is produced.

1. T
 o begin, the ingredients ...................... (gather). Then, the ingredients ......................
(weigh) out.

2. Following that, all the ingredients ...................... (combine) together and mixed.

3. Next, the dough ...................... (ferment). This allows the yeast to develop enough C02 to
make the dough rise.

4. A
 fter that, the dough ...................... (punch) down to remove all the excess air that has
built up inside the dough.

5. Following that, the dough ...................... (portion) into the required sizes.

6. A
 fter which, the portions ...................... (round) into smooth, round balls. If required, the
portions ...................... (shape) into ribbons, twists, or other shapes.

7. Afterwards, the portions ...................... (leave) to proof in a proofing oven.

8. T
 hen, the bread ...................... (put) into the oven and baked. The heat makes the dough
rise again.

9. Finally, the bread ...................... (place) on an elevated rack to cool.

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 PRESENT SIMPLE PASSIVE

WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S Processes

Describing a process means explaining how something is made, done or used.

Examples:

How to make a cake. (made)

How to get an 'A' in your English class. (done)

How to use Adobe Photoshop. (used)

Explaining a process in stages makes it easier to understand.

Example: How to get a job.

There are five main stages to getting a job.

First, a job advert is seen in a newspaper or on the Internet.

Second, a resume and cover letter are written.

Then, the resume and cover letter are sent to the employer.

After that, a reply is received.

inally, if successful, a job interview is attended.

B. To describe a process we also use sequence words. Use the sequence words in the
box and the present simple passive to describe the process of planning a party.

I want to plan a party. What should I do?

To begin with First of all First Second Third

Then Next After that After which Finally

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WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S Processes

C. With a partner, write two processes using sequence words and the present simple
passive. Choose two of the processes below or use your own ideas.

How to become a good tennis player.

How to write an essay.

How to speak English well.

Process 1: ...........................................

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D. Now, present your processes to the class.

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