1.

The given diagram illustrates the cutting stone tool and how it was advanced,
from 1.4 million years ago to 800 thousand years ago. It can be clearly seen that
the stone tool was improved into a sharper and better one, over the years.
The stone tool made 1.4 million years ago was more rounded at the top and
bottom edges. From the front and the back view of the tool it is clear that the
diameter in the middle was almost 5 cm and towards the top and bottom, it was
around 3 cm wide. The side view shows that the tool was wider in the middle,
with a diameter of around 3 cm and it tapered towards the top and the bottom
ends. The back of the stone had fewer cuts than the front and they were also not
very fine.
800 thousand years ago, this tool developed into a sharper, more refined tool. In
the front and the back view it can be seen that the maximum diameter of the tool
was the same as in the older tool, but it was more towards the lower side. The
bottom tapered into a 1 cm point, but the top tapered more sharply into a 1 cm
point. The side view makes it clear that it was much lesser in width (1.5 cm)
than the older tool. The stone was more chiseled than the previous one.
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How Chocolate is Made?

The diagram explains the process for the making of chocolate. There are a total
of ten stages in the process, beginning with the growing of the pods on the
cacao trees and culminating in the production of the chocolate.
To begin, the cocoa comes from the cacao tree, which is grown in the South
American and African continents and the country of Indonesia. Once the pods
are ripe and red, they are harvested and the white cocoa beans are removed.
Following a period of fermentation, they are then laid out on a large tray so they
can dry under the sun. Next, they are placed into large sacks and delivered to the
factory. They are then roasted at a temperature of 350 degrees, after which the
beans are crushed and separated from their outer shell. In the final stage, this
inner part that is left is pressed and the chocolate is produced.

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How Tea is Manufactured?

The diagram presents the manufacture of five different types of tea. It is

immediately apparent that although all the teas are produced from the same leaf,
the differences in the manufacturing process result in five different types of tea.
The first three stages of manufacture are the same for all of the five teas. The
leaves are grown, they are then plucked, and following this withering of the
leaves occures. The final stage is also the same, which sees all the leaves dried
in an oven. However, in the stages in between this, differing methods of
production are employed.
To begin, white tea is unique as it involves no other processing. In contrast,
green, oolong and large leaf black tea are all rolled as part of the process.
However, while green tea is steamed before being rolled but is not fermented,
the other two teas are first rolled and then both fermented (oolong only slightly
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but large leaf black completely). Finally, small leaf black tea is neither steamed
nor rolled, but is crushed before being fully fermented.
How Paper is recycled?

How Milk is made?

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waialee livestock farm polluted runoff control

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Barley Preparation
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Satellite Radar Analysis and forecasting

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Process Involved in making Paper from Wood

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagrams below give information about the Eiffel Tower in Paris and
an outline project to extend it underground.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.
You should write at least 150 words.

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The Eiffel Tower is situated close to the Seine River in Paris. It is a metal
structure that is 1,063 feet high and weighs 7,417 tonnes. The tower has been a
tourist attraction since 1889, when it was built, and there are 1,665 steps that
can be climbed in order to reach the two viewing platforms.
There are now plans to build below the foundations of the tower. These plans
include the development of five underground levels that will incorporate the
tower's ticket office, shopping facilities, a cinema and museum and two floors
of underground parking.
Although details have yet to be finalised, the principle is that the five floors will
be connected by two vertical passenger lifts on either side of the tower. In
addition, the floor immediately below the tower, which is planned to house the
ticket office, will also consist of a large atrium with a glass ceiling so that
visitors can look directly up at the tower itself.

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Rock Cycle

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Hydro Electric Water Generation

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Banana Chips

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A process will have a number of stages that are in time order. So you should
start at the beginning, and describe each stage through to the last one.
In the example above, this is fairly clear. It begins with the digging of the clay,
and ends with delivery.
Processes are not always this clear, and you may have to look more carefully to
spot the beginning, and there may also be two things happening at the same
time.
So it is important that you look at other sample processes to get a good
understanding of how they can vary.

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Introduce the Diagram

As with any task 1, you can begin by paraphrasing the rubric:
The diagram explains the way in which bricks are made for the building
industry.
As you can see, this has been taken from the question, but it has not been
copied. You need to write it in your own words.

Highlight the Main Points

An IELTS process diagram is different to a line, bar, pie chart or table in that
there are not usually key changes or trends to identify. However, you should
still give an overview of what is taking place.
The public band descriptors state that to achieve a band 6 or more for task
response the student must provide an overview in a task 1.
As there are no trends to comment on, you can make a comment on, for
example, the number of stages in the process and how it begins and ends:
Overall, there are eight stages in the process, beginning with the digging up of
clay and culminating in delivery.

Give the Detail

Now you need to explain the IELTS process diagram, and there are two key
aspects of language associated with this:
1) Time Connectors
A process is a series of events, one taking place after the other. Therefore, to
connect your stages, you should use time connectors.
Here is the rest of the answer with the time connectors highlighted (notice that
you simply go from the beginning to the end of the process):
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.

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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 placed 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.

To begin
Following this
Next
Then
After
After that
Before**
Subsequently
Finally

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The diagram shows the growth cycle of a volcanic island. Write a 150-word
report for a university lecturer describing the main features of the cycle.

IELTS Writing Task 1: Model Answer

The diagram illustrates a natural process in which a volcanic island grows from
beneath the sea, explodes, and then eventually sinks to become an underwater
reef. The process is divided into nine stages.
In the first two stages, called the preshield and protoshield stages, a mountain
gradually builds under the surface of the sea. In the third or explosive phase,
hydro-explosions occur which deposit a cone of ash. A large number of cinder
cones then pile up to form a shield on top of the volcano.
This shield gradually erodes and subsides to form reefs below the surface of the
sea. However, there may be ongoing volcanic activity including lava flows. By
the time of the coral atoll stage, the original form of the volcano has
disappeared, and the whole structure sinks further under the sea during the
guyot stage.
In summary, huge volcanoes rise and fall under the sea in a natural process
known as the volcanic island growth cycle.
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The illustration below shows the process of tying a bow tie.

Write a report explaining to a university lecturer how to tie his bow tie.
Write at least 150 words.

IELTS Writing Task 1: Model Answer

The diagram illustrates how to knot a bow tie in eight stages.
To begin with, the tie should be placed around the neck, with one end slightly
longer than the other. Then place the longer end over the other and pass it
upwards and behind the point where the two ends cross.
Next, take the other end of the tie and bend it twice to form an S shape. Bring
the longer end down and in front, so that it holds the S curve in place. Now
comes the trickiest part of the process. Take the long end of the tie and form a
similar S shape before passing it through the narrow gap behind the other end.
This creates a knot and the bow should now be held securely in place.
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Finally, adjust both sides of the bow to make it symmetrical and prepare to be
the envy of your friends

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