IELTS ADVANCED

IELTS Advanced

Task 1
Introduction to Processes

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Writing task 1 - Processes

Structure of a Process

I. Introduction
1.The diagram shows…
2.The number of major stages or number of steps

II.Body
1. Describe the major stages, giving more details by answering “why?” & “how?”
2. Can be 1 paragraph or divide into paragraphs (if clear stages)
3. If linear process: confirm the final stage
4. If circular process: “a new cycle begins”

Analysing a Process

1. Number the stages (if something leaves the process, number this step before
continuing the main process)
2. Write the past participles of verbs on the steps – for use with passive voice
(you may need to decide the verbs if they are not shown)
3. Note any step with a purpose (“in order to”)

Notes

- No need to try to paraphrase terms (unless verbs are used more than once)
- Describe in time sequence
- Use time connectors
- Use present simple (as past dates are not normally shown)
- Use passive voice

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Using time connectors

(refer to the homework of the previous lesson for more useful language for
processes)

First stage Middle stages Last stage

 The first stage is  This step involves + V-ing  Once the final
when + noun + verb  After this stage is complete, stage has been
 To begin with,  The next step is when + noun + verb completed,
 The process  The step after this + verb  Finally,
commences with +  At the same time,
V-ing  While / As
 Once A has finished, B is able to start.
 Next,
 Then,
 Later,
 Subsequently,
 As a consequence / result,
 After + V-ing , …………
 ….………….., before + V-ing
 Eventually (after a very long time)