IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample Answer: Orange Juice (Process)
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This sample answer is based on a real IELTS Writing Task 1 question from Jan
2018. But there is so much more in this post than just a sample answer.
Aren’t you guys lucky? I’ve also included:
A quick analysis of the question – check here for more detailed
analysis.
Line by line analysis of the sample answer.
Useful Vocabulary from the sample answer and links to practice games
and exercises.
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Question Analysis
Looking at the diagram above, you can see the question focuses on how
fresh and reconstituted orange juice is produced. An exciting topic!
If you need more help with analysing this process, check out my recent
post on how to identify the kind of process, how to divide the process into its
main stages, and how to recognise what is happening at every step.
I suggest making notes on the diagram in the exam, in order to number the
steps and divide them logically into main stages. Your question paper should
end up looking something like this:
Sample Answer
The diagram illustrates the linear process of producing fresh and
concentrated orange juice for the purposes of selling in supermarkets. There
are total of 17 steps which can be organised into three main stages. These
include producing and delivering fresh orange juice to supermarkets,
processing the fresh juice to create concentrated juice for storage, and
finally producing reconstituted orange juice which is then sold to the general
public.
The process commences with fresh oranges being delivered to a factory,
where the raw product is washed and juice is extracted with excess solid
waste being used as animal feed. At this point in the process the fresh juice
is either delivered in refrigerated trucks for evaporation or packaged and
transported to supermarkets for selling to customers. Evaporation is carried
out at a separate facility, removing water and resulting in the production of
concentrated orange juice, which is subsequently canned and stored in a
warehouse. As required, the orange concentrate is then processed in a third
and final plant, where it is mixed with water in order to produce
reconstituted orange juice, which is then packaged and ultimately delivered
to supermarkets.
Analysis
Firstly, it’s important to note that this answer has clear paragraphing.
The first paragraph contains an introductory sentence and the overview. The
second paragraph presents the detailed figures.
Although in IELTS Writing Task 1, paragraphing isn’t mentioned in the band
descriptors below band 8, it is still a good idea to use paragraphs to organise
your writing as it makes it more logical.
This helps the examiner to read your answer, and that is always a good
thing!
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Overview
The diagram illustrates the linear process of producing fresh and
concentrated orange juice for the purposes of selling in supermarkets. There
are total of 17 steps which can be organised into three main stages. These
include producing and delivering fresh orange juice to supermarkets,
processing the fresh juice to create concentrated juice for storage, and
finally producing reconstituted orange juice which is then sold to the general
public.
The first sentence introduces the process, by paraphrasing
(not copying) the question.
The second sentence begins the overview of the process by
confirming the number of steps and main stages.
The third sentence completes the overview by summarising
the whole process by identifying the three main stages.
Paragraph 2: Detailed Figures
The process commences with fresh oranges being delivered to a factory,
where the raw product is washed and juice is extracted with excess solid
waste being used as animal feed. At this point in the process the fresh juice
is either delivered in refrigerated trucks for evaporation or packaged and
transported to supermarkets for selling to customers. Evaporation is carried
out at a separate facility, removing water and resulting in the production of
concentrated orange juice, which is subsequently canned and stored in a
warehouse. As required, the orange concentrate is then processed in a third
and final plant, where it is mixed with water in order to produce
reconstituted orange juice, which is then packaged and ultimately delivered
to supermarkets.
The first sentence begins the description of the detail of the
process by describing the first six steps.
The second sentence describes steps 7-10.
The third sentence describes steps 11-14.
The fourth sentence completes the detailed description of the
process by describing steps 15-17. No conclusion is required
for Task 1 writing.
Useful Vocabulary (see Quizlet link below for practice activities)
a diagram (n) – a picture
illustrates (v) – shows
a linear process (n) – a process happening in a line
fresh (adj) – recently picked or prepared
concentrated (adj) – made stronger by removing water
purpose (n) – a reason for doing something
reconstituted (adj) – to add water to something
raw (adJ) – not cooked or processed
extraction (n) – to remove something
excess (n) – too much
solid waste (n) – leftover hard material (not a liquid or gas)
animal feed (n) – food for animals
evaporation (n) – remove water by heating
a facility (n) – a place with a special purpose
packaged (v) – to put in a packet or box for selling
transported (v) – to be moved from one place to another
delivered (v) – to be transported to the end user or customer
subsequently (adv) – after something else happened
a plant (n) – a factory
ultimately (adv) – finally
