IELTS Writing Task 1: Maps and Process Diagrams 1

Question 1

A process diagram shows how cement is manufactured. Which tense is most appropriate when describing the steps?

Accepted Answer

Simple present passive (e.g., 'The limestone is crushed')

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Simple past active (e.g., 'Workers crushed the limestone')

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Present perfect active (e.g., 'Workers have crushed the limestone')

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Future passive (e.g., 'The limestone will be crushed')

Question 2

Your overview sentence for a process diagram should state:

Accepted Answer

The number of stages and the main input/output of the process

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Every individual step in precise chronological order

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The date the process was designed and its industrial application

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A comparison of this process with alternative manufacturing methods

Question 3

A map shows a town in 1990 and 2020. A car park has been demolished and a shopping centre now stands in its place. Which sentence is best?

Accepted Answer

The car park was replaced by a shopping centre.

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The car park replaces a shopping centre.

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The car park has replaced the shopping centre.

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A shopping centre will replace the car park.

Question 4

When sequencing the steps of a process, which set of linking phrases is most appropriate?

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First, then, after that, subsequently, finally

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However, on the other hand, in contrast, nevertheless

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For example, such as, in other words, namely

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In conclusion, to sum up, overall, in brief

Question 5

A map shows a forest that was converted into farmland between 1970 and 2000. Which phrase best describes this?

Accepted Answer

The forested area was converted into farmland.

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The forested area is converted into farmland.

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The forested area converts into farmland.

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The forested area had converted into farmland.

Question 6

In a Task 1 map response, what should you avoid including?

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Personal opinions about whether the changes are positive or negative

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A description of what has changed between the two maps

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An overview summarising the main developments

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Specific vocabulary for locations (e.g., to the north of, adjacent to)

Question 7

A process diagram shows water being filtered through several stages. Which sentence correctly describes one stage using passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The water is passed through a sand filter to remove impurities.

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Workers pass the water through a sand filter to remove impurities.

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The water passing through a sand filter to remove impurities.

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The water was pass through a sand filter to remove impurities.