IELTS WRITING TASK 1

PROCESS
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 Sample Question
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.

man-made process

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 Sample Question
The process diagram below shows the life cycle
of a butterfly.
Summarize the information by selecting and
reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.

natural process

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 F.A.Q
1. What are the basic elements of the Diagram in IELTS? The basic elements of the diagram in task 1 include
an introduction, overview, and two body paragraphs.

2. Do I have to understand the diagram to write a report on it? You don’t have to understand the diagram
completely to write about it, though understanding is an advantage.

3. What are the most important elements of writing a process report?

- Stick to standard format.
- Always highlight keywords to paraphrase.
- Count the process steps to write overview.
- Group given verbs and nouns to create sentences. If you can paraphrase the given information, do so. If you
can’t find any replacement, don’t try too hard. Use the given words and make sentences.
- Grammar for process is simple: Use passive (except in life cycles or other natural processes), use relative
clauses, use present simple.
- For man-made process, there is a beginning and an end. For natural processes, there are usually cycles,
meaning things are repeated on end.
- Use “sequencers” that indicate different answers for “when”, “how long” and “how often”

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 introduction
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.
Paraphrase words:

- The diagram
-> the drawing/process/given illustration/outline
- illustrates
-> shows/indicates/depicts/represents/describes
- process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry
-> various steps/stages in brick production for construction industry.

Full introduction:

The given illustration depicts various stages in brick production for construction industry.

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 Sample Question
The process below shows the life cycle of a
butterfly.
Summarize the information by selecting and
reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.

Paraphrase:
• life cycle
-> life process/series of stages in life/wheel of
life

Full introduction:
The drawing represents the series of life stages
of a butterfly.

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 Sample Question

Pay attention: 2 diagrams

Sample introduction:

The first given process indicates how cement is

produced, and the second diagram shows the
manufacture of concrete.

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 Overview
Step by step:

1/ How many stages?

- 7 stages/steps
2/ Start with what?
- Start with digging clay
3/ Finish with what?
- Finish with bricks being shipped out

Sample overview:

Overall, there are 7 stages in the whole brick

producing process, beginning with the
digging up of clay and ending with the delivery of
the bricks to the customers.

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 Overview
Step by step:

1/ How many stages?

- 6 stages/steps
2/ Start with what?
- Start with laying egg
3/ Finish with what?
- mature frog

Sample overview:

Overall, it is clear that there are six distinct

stages illustrated in the process, commencing
with producing eggs in the water and ending with
the development of a mature frog.

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 Overview:
Pay attention: 2 diagrams

1st diagram:
- number of stages: 4
- start with: materials addition
- end with: put in bag
2nd diagram:
- ingredients: 4

Sample overview:

In general, there are a total of four stages

involved in the making of cement, from the input
of raw materials to packaging. To produce
concrete, four ingredients are combined.

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 body
Useful structures:

ORDERING LAST STEP

· The first stage is when + noun + verb
· To begin with
· The process commences with
MIDDLE STEP
· Eventually,
· This step involves verb-ing
· After this stage is complete,
· The next step is when + noun + verb
· By this stage,
· The step after this + verb
· At the same time,
· While/as
· Once A has finished, B is able to start
. Once the final stage has been completed,
. The final step of this process is
USEFUL SEQUENCERS
· Gradually,
· In order to,
· As a result of this,
· Having completed all of these steps,
· The step after this,
· The final stage of the cycle is when,
· At this point in the cycle,
· Overtime,

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 body paragraph #1 (used to make bricks) is dug up
To begin, the clay …….from the ground by
placed onto
a large digger. This clay is then …… 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

placing it into a mould
mixture is turned into bricks by either ……
using a wire cutter put inside a drying oven
or……... Next, these bricks are …… to dry

for 24 – 48 hours.

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 body paragraph #2
In the subsequent stage, the bricks go
a heating and cooling process
through ……. They are heated in a kiln at a

moderate and then a high temperature

(ranging from 200c to 1300c), followed by

a cooling phase/process
a …..in a cooling chamber for 48 – 72
are packed
hours. Finally, the bricks …..and delivered
their destinations.
to …….

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full sample report
The given illustration depicts various stages in brick production for construction industry.
Overall, there are 7 stages in the whole brick producing process, beginning with the digging up of clay
and ending with the delivery of the bricks to the customers.

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 cut. Next, these bricks are placed in a drying 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 cooling chamber for 48 – 72 hours. Finally, the bricks are packed and delivered to their
destinations.

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 body paragraph #1 are laid into water
The first stage is when the eggs ….. The next

step after this is the emergence of the small

hatches
tadpole after the frogspawn……. At this point

in the cycle, the small tadpole has a small

body with a long tail. Over time, the tadpole

grows and its body becomes bigger while the

tail becomes longer. At the same time, the

legs begin to form.

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 body paragraph #2 Eventually, the tadpole starts to grow into a

young frog and it continues to live in the

mature
water. Gradually, the frog becomes ……, ready

to leave the water and moves onto the land.

When being on land, it starts to breathe air

and loses the tail. The final stage of the cycle

finds a mating partner
is when the adult frog ….. in order to lay eggs.

Having completed all these steps, the

begins again.
lifecycle …….

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 full sample report
The flow chart illustrates the development of a frog from egg during its life cycle. Overall, it is clear
that there are six distinct stages illustrated in the process, commencing with producing eggs in the
water and ending with the development of a mature frog.

The first stage is when the eggs are laid into water. The next step after this is the emergence of the
small tadpole after the frogspawn hatches. At this point in the cycle, the small tadpole has a small
body with a long tail. Over time, the tadpole grows and its body becomes bigger while the tail becomes
longer. At the same time, the legs begin to form. Eventually, the tadpole starts to grow into a young
frog and it continues to live in the water. Gradually, the frog becomes mature, ready to leave the water
and moves onto the land. When being on land, it starts to breathe air and loses the tail. The final stage
of the cycle is when the adult frog finds a mating partner in order to lay eggs. Having completed all
these steps, the lifecycle begins again.

(188 words)

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