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Introduce the diagram  \n2. Give an overview of the main point/s  \n3. Give the detail  \nWhat is an IELTS Process Diagram?  \nTo begin, look at this question:  \nYou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.  \nThe diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry.  \nSummarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.  \nWrite at least 150 words.  \nIntroduce the Diagram  \nAs with any task 1, you can begin by paraphrasing the rubric:  \nORIGINAL: “The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry.”  \n1 The diagram explains the way in which bricks are made for the building industry.  \nAs 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 as much as possible  \nHighlight the Main Points  \nAn 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.  \nThe ‘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.  \nAs 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:  \n2 Overall, there are eight stages in the process, beginning with the digging up of clay and culminating in delivery.  \nGive the Detail  \nNow you need to explain the IELTS process diagram, and there are two key aspects of language associated with this:  \n1) Time Connectors  \nA process is a series of events , one taking place after the other. Therefore, to connect your stages, you should use ‘time connectors’.  \nHere 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):  \nTo 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.  \nFollowing 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.  \nIn 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.  \n1. 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For example, 'to go' cannot be passive, soit is kept in the active voice:  \n•   the bricks go through a heating and cooling process.  \nPASSIVE VERBS HIGHLIGHTED IN RED  \nTo begin, the clay (which) is used to make the bricks is dug up f","cbCaibYbBiQN2Jvn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibYbBiQN2Jvn","pdf",224299,"English","# IELTS Process Diagram Overview\n## What Is an IELTS Process Diagram?\n# How to Write Task 1\n## Introduce the Diagram\n## Highlight the Main Points\n## Give the Detail\n# Key Language for Processes\n## Time Connectors\n## The Passive Voice\n# Varying Your Language\n## Using Nouns as Verbs\n# Full Sample Answer","[{\"question\":\"How should an IELTS process diagram Task 1 answer be structured?\",\"answer\":\"Start by introducing the diagram, give an overview of the main points, and then describe the details of each stage in order. 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