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1 IELTS Preparation

IELTS
WRITING
TEST
TASK 1 – Flow
Charts
 What to expect?

20 minutes. 33% of your

A process At least 150 total writing
words score
Flow Charts
First Paragraph:
- Paraphrase the question
Second Paragraph:
- Write the overall/ trends
Paraphrasing the question
The flow chart below illustrates the process of making bricks for the
building industry. Write at least 150 words
Paraphrasing the question
Example: The flow chart below illustrates the process of
making bricks for the building industry. Write at least 150
words

Shows = illustrates, demonstrates

The given flow chart shows the series of steps involved in the
production of bricks intended for the building industry. (The
paraphrased sentence)
Writing the overall

Overall, the whole procedure for producing bricks entails a total

of ten steps, starting with digging up clay and culminating with
delivering bricks. Moreover, the process takes a minimum of
three days and requires the use a number of specialised pieces
of machinery, including a drying oven and kiln.
Writing the overall

○ sets of stages
○ time for process
○ people involved
○ equipment required
○ a summary of how the process
works (not relevant here)
Your first and second paragraph will look like
this:
The given flow chart shows the steps involved in production
of bricks intended for the building industry.

Overall, the whole procedure for producing bricks entails a

total of ten steps, starting with digging up clay and
culminating with delivering bricks. The process takes a
minimum of three days and requires the use a number of
specialised pieces of machinery, including a drying oven and
kiln.
How to Write the Body Paragraphs
- Topic Sentences
- Details
 Topic
Sentences

- In terms of forming the bricks, Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Paragraph 3)

- Regarding the hardening stages, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxx
(Paragraph 4)
Describing
Sequences/
Transitions

Firstly,
Secondly,
Thirdly,
Fourthly,
Fifthly,
Finally
Different words to create a logical flow

- Then, …
- The next step involves… ( ex: the next step
involves placing the noodles in a mixer)
- , after which… (ex: , after which the
noodles are put into the cups)
- Having... (ex: having been moved into…)
- Before…(ex: before being stored…)
- After… (ex: after being processed…)
- Once… (once the mixture is cut,…)
Different words to create a logical flow

● The next step involves + verb ing = The next step involves taking
the IELTS exam
● Before + being + verb 3 = the work must be checked before being
submitted
● Having + been + verb 3 = Having been edited, the documents
can be sent to the university
● Once = Once the application is received, the committee will
contact the applicants.
● As soon as = As soon as the application is rejected, a student
can choose a different major
● , after which = Applicants need to download the application form,
after which the form needs to be submitted to the website.