WRITING TASK 1-PROCESS IELTS

PROCESS

I. Ways of analyzing a process:

1. Tìm ra điểm bắt đầu và kết thúc của quy trình (Process).

2. Nắm rõ quy trình hoạt động của Process (có bao nhiêu bước, những thành phần tham gia, …). Sử dụng câu
hỏi WH.

3. There are 2 kinds of process:

- natural process

- manufacturing process

II. Some useful advice about how to describe a process:

Process diagrams show how something is done or made. They always show steps/stages. Here's some advice
about how to describe them:

 Try to write 4 paragraphs - introduction, summary of main points, 2 detail paragraphs.

 Write the introduction by paraphrasing the question (rewrite it by changing some of the words).

 For your summary, first say how many steps there are in the process. Then say where/how the process begins
and ends (look at the first and last stages).

 In paragraphs 3 and 4, describe the process step by step. Include the first and last steps that you mentioned in
the summary, but try to describe them in more detail or in a different way.

 You could describe the steps in one paragraph, but it looks more organised if you break the description into
two paragraphs. Just start paragraph 4 somewhere in the middle of the process.

 Mention every stage in the process.

 Use 'sequencing' language e.g. at the first / second / following / final stage of the process, next, after that, then,
finally etc.

 Times (e.g. past dates) are not usually shown, so use the present simple tense.

 It's usually a good idea to use the passive for man-made process e.g. ‘At the final stage, the product is
delivered to shops' (because we don't need to know who delivered the product) (but not for natural ones)

III. OUTLINE

A. INTRODUCTION: (Paraphrase the question)

1. The diagram shows/illustrates various/ different / distinct stages in the (production/ manufacture/… of Sth.
from Sth.else)

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2. This diagram illustrates how Sth. is made/ produced/ manufactured from Sth. else through various steps.

the process in which Sth. is made / …

3. The picture [illustrates/ indicates/ shows/ presents] the life cycle of N/ the development of N from sth./ the
way in which noun + verb in the natural process known as .....

B. OVERVIEW

 Overall, there are [how many] stages/ steps in …., beginning at/with …and finishing with … / (The final
step(s) show(s) …)

_______________________________________ , from the stage of …. to the stage of …

 In general, the process includes a series of stages like a natural circle (1 vòng tròn tự nhiên)/ a life cycle
of…………..(một vòng đời của 1 con vật nào đó), but involves……………..main steps, beginning
with……………………..and finishing with…………………….

(linear process/ cyclical process)

C. 2 DETAILED PARAGRAPHS

1. At the beginning of the process, …. = In the first step / stage of this process, = At first, …

Next, /Then, /After that, / Following that …/ Subsequently, …/ From this, …

S in turn V … / Simultaneously, …

2. At the [ordinal number] stage, …

Finally, … / In the last step of the process, …

Note:

 Then, subsequently, in turn are used after TO BE, before main verb.

The liquid then enters a maturation phase before being filtered and then bottled, canned or put into tankers for
transportation.

 Đa dạng cấu trúc trong Process bằng cách sử dụng 4 cấu trúc cơ bản của động từ.
- V_ed (bị động)
- Being V_ed (rút gọn dạng bị động của MĐQH)
- V_ing (nói đến thao tác)
- V_er (máy)
 Một số cấu trúc nên dùng trong khi viết Process
 S + to be + V-ed (bị động)
 E.g. At the beginning of the process, clay is dug from the ground.
 Being + V-ed (mệnh đề quan hệ rút gọn với thể bị động)
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E.g. After being washed, the tomatoes are moved to the grilling stage.
 V-ing (khi nói đến thao tác): chú ý đây là câu rút gọn khi 2 chủ ngữ giống nhau
E.g. After that, the ground, frozen liquid is dried in a vacuum so that the water evaporates,
leaving the coffee granules
 Rút gọn khi 2 câu chung chủ ngữ
E.g. Having mixed the pulp by hand, he uses a rolling pin to flatten the pulp
Having been poured into a shallow tray with some water, the pulp is then mixed by hand
 Sử dùng liên từ phụ thuộc WHILE
E.g. While bottles are transported to a cleaning factory, other kinds of waste are buried in
landfills. (Trong khi những cái chai được vận chuyển đến một nhà máy làm sạch, các loại rác
thải khác được chôn ở bãi rác.)
 Rút gọn với WITH
 E.g. Olives are smashed into olive paste, with olive stones being taken away. (Những trái ô liu
được nghiền thành bột nhão, với những hạt ô liu được lấy đi.)

MODEL REPORT:

The diagram below shows how sugar is produced from sugar beets. Write a report for a university lecture
describing the information in the diagram about sugar.

You should write at least 150 words.

Model answer:

The given diagram illustrates the production of sugar from sugar beets through various stages.

Overall, there are nine stages in the given process, beginning with the delivery of sugar beets after harvesting to
the manufacturing plant and ending with the crystallization to make the final product.

First of all, beets are harvested before being transported by a truck to a factory where dirt and rocks must be
removed. After that, beets which are cleaned in a large washer are cut into small pieces called cossettes. They
are then boiled at 70 degrees to make sugar juice. Subsequently, this liquid goes through the next step when
milk of lime is added to clean it.

As soon as this mixture is filtered to create pure clean sugar juice, it is heated several times at a certain
temperature so that water can evaporate. Finally, it is centrifuged to crystalize into the final product and is
stored before being delivered to customers.

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STRUCTURE FOR WRITING COMPLEX SENTENCES

1. When/ Once/ As soon as/ Before/ After/ While

The sugar beets are harvested from the field. They are transported to a factory by truck.

……………………………………………………………………………………

2. Relative clause (which/ that) (cái nào xảy ra trước thì dùng mệnh đề quan hệ)

The sugar beets are harvested from the field. They are transported to a factory by truck.

……………………………………………………………………………………

3. Adverbial clause (When/ Where)

The beets are transported by truck to a factory. At the factory, they are cleaned thoroughly in large washers.

……………………………………………………………………………………

The sugar juice is boiled at 70 degrees in the next step. In this step, milk of lime is also added to the juice.

……………………………………………………………………………………

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S is / are sent to the next step when S be V3

S go/ goes through the next step when S V

4. Present Participle and Past Participle (Only for Same Subjects)

The sugar beets are harvested from the field. They are transported to a factory by truck.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

THE LANGUAGE OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Centrifuge (n/v): li tâm, tách chất

Crystallize (v): tạo tinh thể

Recycle (v): tái chế -> recycling (n)

Mill (n) = factory, plant, processing plant, foundry, industrial unit

(v): nghiền

Pulp (n): bột (made by crushing plants, wood, vegetables)

Wood pulp: bột giấy

(v): tạo thành bột

Grade (v): phân loại = classify, class, categorize, sort + INTO

Remnant (n): tàn dư, cặn

Roast (v): rang

Grind (v)-ground-ground: nghiền = crush, pound, pulverize, mill, powder, granulate, grate

Strain (v): lọc nước, để ráo nước

Granule (n): hạt nhỏ E.g. coffee granules

Evaporate (v): bốc hơi (I/T)

Molten (v): làm tan chảy

Solidify (v): đông đặc => solidification (n)

Mould / mold (v/n): khuôn, đổ khuôn

Impurity (n): chất cặn bã

Furnace (n): bình điện phân, bình đốt nóng, nung chảy

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Kiln (n): bình điện phân (a furnace or oven for burning, baking, drying, especially one for calcining lime or
firing pottery)

Ferment (v): lên men -> fermentation (n)

PRACTICE

Practice 1: The diagram below shows how coffee is produced and prepared for sale in supermarkets and
shops.

Sample answer:

The picture illustrates the process of coffee manufacture and preparation for sale on the market.

It is clear that there are 11 stages in the production of coffee. The process begins with the picking of coffee

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beans, and ends at the packing stage.

Looking at the coffee production process in detail, coffee beans must first be picked in the fields. These beans
are then dried, roasted, and cooled before being put in a grinding machine, which turns the beans into coffee
granules.

At the sixth stage in the process, the ground coffee is mixed with hot water, and the resulting mixture is
strained. Next, the mixture is frozen and then passed once again through the grinder. After that, the ground,
frozen liquid is dried in a vacuum so that the water evaporates, leaving the coffee granules. Finally, these
granules are packed into coffee jars for delivery to shops.

(150 words, band 9)

Practice 2:

SAMPLE:

The flowchart illustrates the process of milk production.

Overall, the process consists of 6 steps, starting from the stage of cows grazing to the stage of delivering the
final products to customers.

The first step of the process involves cows which are grazing in grass fields. After that, cows will be milked
twice a day thanks to the use of a special milking machine. Raw milk from cows is then stored in refrigeration

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facilities to ensure that its best quality is maintained. A milk tanker is then used to deliver stored milk to Dairy
on a daily basis.

The Dairy is where industrial and manufacturing techniques are required to create finished milk. After this step,
finished milk will be delivered in two ways. It can be processed one more time to produce cheese, cream and
butter. Otherwise, processed milk from the Dairy will be automatically pasteurised and packaged in an
assembly line. This stage is followed by the delivery of packaged milk to supermarkets and shops where
customers normally purchase their milk.

[172 words]

NATURAL PROCESS

Question 1:

The diagram below shows the water cycle, which is the continuous movement of water on, above and
below the surface of the Earth.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words

New Vocab:

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 evaporation (noun): sự bốc hơi

 condense (verb): ngưng tụ

 water vapour (noun): hơi nước

 precipitation (noun): sự kết tủa, sự rơi xuống của mưa

 surface runoff (noun): dòng chảy của nước trên mặt đất

 intrusion (noun) (intrude là verb): sự xâm nhập

 --> salt water intrusion: sự xâm nhập của nước mặn, khiến cho nước ngầm (vốn là nước ngọt) khi chảy
ra đến gần biển sẽ bị làm mặn.

 impervious (adjective): trơ, không thấm nước

 --> impervious layer: lớp đất không thấm nước

Planning:

Introduction Paraphrase lại đề theo template đã cho

Overview Viết theo template đã cho. Đây là một chu trình tuần hoàn nên nó không thực
sự có bắt đầu hay kết thúc, vậy bạn chọn bước nào là bắt đầu cũng được. Ở đây
bài mẫu sẽ bắt đầu từ bước 'evaporation'.

Body paragraph Mô tả từng bước của chu trình này

Sample:

The picture illustrates the way in which water passes from ocean to air to land during the natural process known
as the water cycle.

Overall, the process has different stages starting from when ocean water evaporates, falls as rain,
and eventually runs back into the oceans again.

Beginning at the evaporation stage, 80% of water vapour in the air comes from the oceans. Heat from the sun
causes water to evaporate, and water vapour condenses to form clouds. The second phase labelled
‘precipitation’ on the diagram take place when waterfalls as rain or snow.

At the third stage in the cycle, rainwater may take various paths. Some of it may fall into lakes or return to the
oceans via ‘surface runoff’. Otherwise, rainwater may filter through the ground, reaching the impervious layer
of the earth. Salt water intrusion is shown to happen just before groundwater passes into the oceans to complete
the cycle.
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(Simon, 153 words, band 9)

Question 2: The diagram below shows the life cycle of a salmon, from eggs to adult fish.

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Introduction:

1 câu – paraphrase lại đề thi bằng cách dùng từ/cụm từ đồng nghĩa.
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Vậy là chúng ta sẽ có một mở bài hoàn chỉnh: The diagram illustrates various stages in the development of
a salmon.

Overview

Khoảng 2 câu – chỉ nêu những đặc điểm nổi bật nhất/ chính nhất trong biểu đồ. Đối với dạng Process như trên,
Huyền thường chỉ viết 1 câu nêu 2 đặc điểm:

1. Có tổng bao nhiêu giai đoạn trong cả quá trình?

2. Nói tóm tắt: giai đoạn 1 và giai đoạn cuối

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Từ các điểm chính chúng ta rút ra ở trên, ta có một tổng quan như sau: Overall, there are eight stages in the
life cycle of the salmon, starting with eggs and continuing until they become fully-grown adults.

Bodies

OUTLINE

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CHUẨN BỊ TỪ VỰNG

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THÂN BÀI HOÀN CHỈNH

At the first stage in the life cycle, the female salmon chooses the best spot in rivers and lays a massive number
of eggs, which are then incubated before developing into tiny fish. At this point, the fish have a long tail and do
not yet have the appearance of a normal fish. In the next stage, the fish grow quickly in size and move
downstream to freshwater areas, which are suitable for rearing, before migrating to estuaries where they
continue to be reared.

At the following stage in the life cycle, the young fish become much bigger and begin their journey to the ocean
where they develop into mature adult salmon. The adult fish migrate upstream to spawning areas of rivers
where they will mate and spawn, and the life cycle starts again.

Sample Answer

The diagram illustrates various stages in the development of a salmon.

Overall, there are eight stages in the life cycle of the salmon, starting with eggs and continuing until they
become fully-grown adults.

At the first stage in the life cycle, the female salmon chooses the best spot in rivers and lays a massive number
of eggs, which are then incubated before developing into tiny fish. At this point, the fish have a long tail and do
not yet have the appearance of a normal fish. In the next stage, the fish grow quickly in size and move
downstream to freshwater areas, which are suitable for rearing, before migrating to estuaries where they
continue to be reared.

At the following stage in the life cycle, the young fish become much bigger and begin their journey to the ocean
where they develop into mature adult salmon. The adult fish migrate upstream to spawning areas of rivers
where they will mate and spawn, and the life cycle starts again.

(written by Nguyen Huyen)

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Question 3:

The diagrams below show the life cycle of the silkworm and the stages in the production of silk cloth.

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The diagrams illustrate the stages in the life of a silkworm and the process of producing silk cloth.

There are four main stages in the life cycle of the silkworm, from eggs to adult moth. The process of silk cloth
production involves six steps, from silkworm cocoon to silk material.

At the first stage in the life cycle of a silkworm, the moth lays its eggs. Around ten days later, silkworm larvae
hatch from the eggs; these larvae feed on mulberry leaves. Then, after four to six weeks, the larvae become
covered in silk thread, and it takes between three and eight days for a full cocoon to be produced.

For silk cloth production, a cocoon is first selected and then boiled in water. After boiling, the silk thread that
makes up the cocoon is unwound, and then several strands of thread are twisted together. At the fifth and sixth
stages in the process, the thread can either be dyed and then woven into silk fabric, or it can be woven first and
then dyed subsequently.

(Simon, 176 words, band 9)

Question 4:

The diagram below shows the life cycle of a salmon, from eggs to adult fish.

Planning:

 Overview: có tổng cộng nhiều stages trong vòng đời của con cá hồi, bắt đầu bằng việc đẻ trứng đến con
cá spawn and die within 2 weeks

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 Body 1: Từ bước đẻ trứng đến Parr: mô tả các bước này khi salmon nó chưa ra hình dạng của con cá
hoàn chỉnh

 Body 2: từ bước Smoilt đến Spawning adult

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SOMES QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER PRACTICE

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HƯỚNG DẪN VIẾT CÁC ĐỀ PROCESS “CHẾT CHÓC”
2021
BY NGỌC BÁCH
Đề thi số 1 3
Task 1: The diagram shows the small-scale production of smoked fish 6
Đề thi số 2 8
Task 1: The diagrams illustrate the process of building an igloo. 8
Đề thi số 3 10
Task 1: The flow chart shows the procedure to get a driving license in the US. 10
Đề thi số 4 11
Task 1: The diagram below shows the process of generating electricity from coal. 11
Đề thi số 5 13
Task 1: The diagrams illustrate the formation of sand dunes from sand particles. 13
Đề thi số 6 15
Task 1: The diagram below shows the development of cutting tools 15
Đề thi số 7 17
Task 1: The picture below shows a hot balloon works. 17
Đề thi số 8 19
Task 1: The diagrams below show the development of the horse 19
Đề thi số 9 21
Task 1: The diagram shows the life cycle of the silkworm 21
Đề thi số 10 23
Task 1: The diagram shows the life cycle of a honey bee 23
Đề thi số 11 25
Task 1: The diagram shows the life cycle of a salmon 25
Đề thi số 12 27
Task 1: The diagram shows the life cycle of a Monarch Butterfly 27
Đề thi số 13 30
Task 1: The diagrams illustrate 3 different types of bridges. 30

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 LỜI GIỚI THIỆU

Hi các bạn,
Có thể các bạn đã biết, đề thi IELTS task 1 dạng Process gần đây ra ngày càng khó.
Các đề gần đây : mô tả con ngựa. cây cầu, khinh khi cầu, hòn đá...đã khiến nhiều bạn đi thi
gặp khó khăn không ít (nhiều bạn gặp đề cây cầu đã nhắn mình là đọc đề xong chỉ muốn gieo
mình xuống cầu luôn =)) )
Tin không vui với các bạn là các đề này có tỷ lệ ra lại khá cao, nhất là vào thời gian nửa cuối
năm. Như đề hòn đá mình thông kê sơ sơ đã ra lại 7,8 lần rồi
Do vậy, để giúp cho các bạn vượt qua được các bài process khó nhằn này. Mình và team giám
khảo bản xứ của IELTS Ngọc Bách đã tổng hợp và viết bài mẫu cho tất cả các đề process này
và một số đề mới dự đoán ra vào thời gian tới.
Tất cả các bài mẫu ở tài liệu này đều ở mức band 8.0+ và đặc biệt là viết theo phong cách rất
đơn giản, dễ học theo (chứ không sử dụng từ chuyên ngành như các bài mẫu trên mạng)
Nếu nhiều bạn quan tâm, mình và team sẽ tiến hành thu âm toàn bộ bởi giáo viên bản xứ thu
âm chuyên nghiệp ở UK (dạng audiobook).
Các bạn comment "Follow" và ủng hộ bọn mình thật nhiều để mình biết là dự án hữu ích với
các bạn nhé. Nhiều bạn ủng hộ mình sẽ làm nhé
Chúc các bạn học tốt !
-Ngọc Bách-

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 HƯỚNG DẪN SỬ DỤNG SÁCH
1. Đối tượng sử dụng sách

Tất cả các bạn đang tự học IELTS thuộc mọi trình độ . Tất cả các bài viết ở đây (ngoài việc đảm bảo
đủ tốt để đạt band 8.0+) đều được viết theo phong cách đơn giản, dễ học, dễ bắt chước nhất

2. HƯỚNG DẪN HỌC SÁCH HIỆU QUẢ

+ Bước 1: In quyển sách này ra.

+ Bước 2: Đọc kỹ trang “PHƯƠNG PHÁP VIẾT DẠNG PROCESS” ngay phía dưới đây trước để
hình dung một bài viết Process bố cục như thế nào ? Các từ vựng , cấu trúc thường sử dụng khi viết
dạng bài này
+ Bước 3: Lần lượt xem các bài mẫu mình viết. Khi đọc các bạn cố gắng KHÔNG đọc lướt qua như
đọc truyện, đọc báo. Hãy cố gắng phân tích kỹ bài mẫu của mình thì mới hiểu và áp dụng được
1. Mở bài (đoạn 1) mình paraphrase các từ trong đề bài như thế nào ? Các từ mình hay sử dụng ?
2. Tổng quan (đoạn 2) mình chọn các đặc điểm nổi bật trong biểu đồ như thế nào ? Cấu trúc mình dùng
trong các bài mẫu ra sao ?
3. Thân bài (đoạn 3, đoạn 4):
+ Cách mình chia giai đoạn trong mỗi bài Process
+ Mình mô tả từng giai đoạn của Process như thế nào ?
+ Mình dùng các từ như thế nào để gọi tên từng giai đoạn của Process ?
+ Bước 4: Thử viết lại bài viết theo phần dàn ý (report plan) của mình và so sánh với bài viết mẫu

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 PHƯƠNG PHÁP VIẾT DẠNG PROCESS
Mình hướng dẫn mọi người từng bước cách viết bài dạng này. Cách viết cụ thể như sau:

1) INTRODUCTION
Viết bằng cách paraphrase lại câu của đề bài (viết lại và thay một số từ trong câu của đề bài bằng từ
của bạn)

Các bạn có thể sử dụng cấu trúc sau:

The chart/diagram (shows/describes/illustrates) how + clause
Ví dụ: The diagram shows how fresh apple is canned

2) SUMMARY PARAGRAPH
+ Chỉ ra có bao nhiêu giai đoạn trong process ?
+ Ở đâu và làm thế nào giai đoạn bắt đầu và kết thúc ?
Các bạn có thể sử dụng cấu trúc sau:
There are ….main stages (steps) in the process/in the process of producing…,beginning with…and
ending with…

3) DETAIL PARAGRAPHS
2 khổ thân bài mọi người mô tả chi tiết từng bước của process. Xem cả process từ đầu đến giữa viết
cho khổ 1, từ giai đoạn giữa đến cuối viết cho khổ 2. (Các bạn cũng có thể phân thành 3 khổ nếu phù
hợp với process các bạn gặp)

Có mấy lưu ý sau:

+ Chú ý paraphrase lại các từ của đề bài.
+ Không thể hiện quan điểm bản thân trong bài.
+ Với dạng process thường thời gian không được chỉ ra trong bài -> sử dụng hiện tại đơn.
+ Sử dụng các từ để mô tả thứ tự từng giai đoạn. Ví dụ:
The first step
The first step in the process is
The first stage in the process is
Subsequent steps
Subsequently,
The process continue with…
The next step is
The final step
The process finishes with ...
The process concludes with ...

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Đề thi số 1
Task 1: The diagram shows the small-scale production of smoked fish

Note:
I am unable to edit the diagram. Pls delete 2 mistakes in the diagram. The words ‘small scope about
the production of smoking fish’ and ‘smudging’ are incorrect in this context. You can simply delete
them.
In the process of smoking in the vat, the fish are hung on wires to ‘smoke’. This is not clear in the
diagram, but this is the process that is carried out
Report Plan:
 Paraphrase paragraph: diagram>flow-chart; production of smoked fish>process of
smoking fish
 Summary/Overview paragraph: (1) there are 8 stages (2) name the first stage and the last
stage
 Paragraph 3 (before smoking) – cleaning, placing in salt water, cooking for 5 minutes
 Paragraph 4 (smoking process) – smoking, add colouring, pack in boxes, transportation.

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Report:

The flow-chart illustrates the different stages in the small-scale process of smoking fish.

Overall, it is clear that the process has 8 stages, beginning with the preparation of the fish and ending
with the delivery of the finished product.

First, the fish are cleaned with a knife and prepared ready for the production process, before being
placed in a container of salt water for 30 minutes. Next, they are cooked for 5 minutes in hot salted
water, and the fish are then removed.

The process of smoking is now ready to start. In a vat, the fish are hung by wires on top of some
material which burns and produces smoke. The vat is covered with wood, so that the smoke cannot
escape. After 30 minutes, the fish are smoked and ready for the next stage, which is the addition of
yellow colouring. The smoked fish are then packed in closed containers and, finally, transported in
trucks to where they will be sold.
163 words.

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Đề thi số 2

Task 1: The diagrams illustrate the process of building an igloo.

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Report Plan:
 Paraphrase paragraph: diagrams>pictures; illustrate>show; process>different steps
involved; building>constructing
 Overall/summary paragraph: number of stages (13); mention the first and last steps
 Paragraph 3: describe steps 1-7: making the shape using snow
 Paragraph 4: describe steps 8-13: the steps to finish the construction

Report:
The pictures show the different steps involved in constructing an igloo.
Overall, there are 13 stages, from finding hard-packed snow to cutting ventilation holes in the wall and
roof of the finished igloo.
Using a snow saw, blocks are cut in hard-packed snow. Large blocks are used for the base. Next, the
edges of the blocks are smoothed and placed to form a circle. Then, an entrance is made by digging a
hole under the circular wall. The last opening on the top is filled by a large block, carefully cut to the
exact size.
After that, snow is thrown on the igloo and packed into all the crevices or gaps. Inside the igloo, the
walls are smoothed by hand. Next, the entrance is built and the hole is covered with snow blocks.
Finally, ventilation holes which allow air to enter are cut in the walls and roof, and the igloo is finished.
153 words.

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Đề thi số 3
Task 1: The flow chart below shows the procedure to get a driving license in the US.
The flow chart below shows the procedure to get a driving license in the US. Summarise the
information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Report Plan:
 Paraphrase paragraph: shows>illustrates; procedure>steps; get>obtain
 Paragraph 2: stages up to taking the written exam
 Paragraph 3: next stages – failing or passing the written exam
 Paragraph 4: final stages: failing or passing the road exam.
Report:
The chart illustrates the steps necessary to obtain a US driving license.
First, it is necessary to go to the driving license centre and fill in the forms. An eyesight test is then
given, and no license can be given to those who fail this test. However, those who pass the eyesight
test must then pay the fees and take a written exam.
The result of the written exam determines the next steps. Those failing the written exam may then
retake it and, if they pass, they are then able to take the road exam. Some people may fail the written
test and they are allowed to sit it for a third time and, once more, if they pass they can take the road
exam. If they fail the written exam again, they must pay fees before being allowed to retake the written
exam once more. Others, in contrast, pass the written exam first time and may then take the road
exam immediately.

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Finally, all who pass the road exam will get the driving license. Those who fail must pay fees again
and retake both the written and road exams. (190 words)

Đề thi số 4
Task 1: The diagram below shows the process of generating electricity from coal.

The diagram below shows the process of generating electricity from coal. Summarise the information
by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

Report Plan:
 Paraphrase paragraph: shows>illustrates; the process of generating electricity>how
electricity is generated
 Overview/summary paragraph: 9 stages, report the first and last stages
 Report stages: coal heating the water to produce steam. Steam drives the turbine to
generate electricity
 Report stages: collection of ash for disposal; collection and cooling of steam to turn back
into water.

Report:
The diagram illustrates how electricity is generated from coal.
Overall, the process has nine stages, beginning with the supply of coal and ending with the disposal
of ash.
First, the supply of coal goes into a pulverizer, a machine which breaks the coal into powder. Then,
the dust from pulverizing the coal is collected before it enters the boiler and it is collected in a stack
for emission. The powder, however, is burned and it is used to heat water in a boiler, to produce
steam. Next, steam from the boiler enters a pipe which connects with a turbine. The steam drives
the turbine which spins a generator to create electricity in the substation/transformer.
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Ash from burning the coal dust is collected from the boiler, ready for disposal. The steam used to
drive the turbine is then cooled, and it is condensed back into water using a cooling system. Finally,
this water is returned to the boiler and the process begins again.
162 words

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Đề thi số 5

Task 1: The diagrams illustrate the formation of sand dunes from sand particles.

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Report Plan:

 Paraphrase paragraph: show>illustrate; how sand dunes are formed>the formation of

sand dunes
 Overview/summary paragraph: (1) report the number of stages (2) mention what
happens in the first and last stages
 Paragraph 3: report on diagrams 1 and 2
 Paragraph 4: report on diagram 3, mentioning the changes in the movement of the
wind.

Report:

The diagrams illustrate the formation of sand dunes from sand particles.

Overall, it is clear that the process consists of 3 stages, beginning with the action of wind blowing
the sand particles, and ending with the formation of the sand dunes on the wet areas of ground.

In the first diagram, sand is blown by the wind over dry and wet ground. In the second diagram,
sand particles continue to be carried by the wind, but now more sand particles collect over the wet
ground, forming small separate piles.

Finally, the third diagram shows how particles of sand continue to gather over areas of wet ground,
with the piles of sand increasing in size. When the piles are big enough, they form sand dunes.
These sand dunes change the direction of the wind by forcing it up one side of the dune and down the
other side. The process is then repeated on the next area of wet ground, to form a series of sand
dunes.

166 words

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Đề thi số 6

Task 1: The diagram below shows the development of cutting tools in the Stone Age.

The diagram below shows the development of cutting tools in the Stone Age. Summarize the
information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Report Plan:
 Paraphrase paragraph: shows>illustrates; tools>instruments; develop>evolve
 Summary/overview paragraph: (1) Tool B sharper and more regular in shape (2) over
the period, the cutting tool became bigger and better
 Paragraph 3: compare the tools (front view) – rough and smooth edges, effectiveness for
cutting
 Paragraph 4: compare the tools (side and back views) – Tool B flat with sharp edges.
Tool A is also smaller.

Report:
The diagram illustrates how the cutting instruments used during the Stone Age evolved between 1.4
million and 0.8 million years ago.
Overall, it is clear that Tool B is sharper and more regularly shaped than the earlier Tool A. Over a
period of 0.6 million years, the cutting tool also increased in size and effectiveness .
The front view shows that the edges of Tool A are rough, revealing its more earlier stage of
development. Whereas Tool A is comparatively primitive, therefore, the smooth edges of Tool B
are clearly more effective as a cutting instrument.
One of the main differences between the tools is shown in the side view diagram. While Tool A is
irregular, in contrast Tool B has a regular, flattened shape. The sharp edge of Tool B is designed for
cutting objects cleanly and easily. Finally, the back view shows most clearly that Tool A is not only
rougher, but is also smaller than Tool B.
161 words

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Đề thi số 7

Task 1: The picture below shows a hot balloon works.

The picture below shows a hot balloon works. Summarize the information by selecting and
reporting the main features.

Report Plan:
 Paraphrase paragraph: picture>diagram; shows>illustrates; how a hot air balloon
works>the working of a hot air balloon
 Overall/summary paragraph: (1) the envelope is the largest part (2) propane is used to
make the hot air
 Paragraph 3: report on the parts below the envelope, including the burner to produce
the hot air
 Paragraph 4: report on the parts of the envelope

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Report:
The diagram illustrates the working of a hot air balloon.

Overall, it is clear that the envelope is the largest part of the total area. In addition, the diagram
indicates that propane is the fuel that is used to produce the hot air.

At the base of the hot air balloon, a propane cylinder is located in the basket. The propane then
mixes with air in the burner, producing a flame to heat the air. Next, the hot air rises inside the
envelope, causing the balloon to rise from the ground, because the hot air is lighter than the cool air
in the surrounding atmosphere. Ropes are shown securing the basket section to the skirt of the
envelope.

In addition to the skirt at the base of the envelope, gores and panels also form part of the envelope
section. A parachute valve at the top of the envelope is a self-sealing flap. This allows the pilot of
the balloon to control the rate at which the hot air can escape.
170 words

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Đề thi số 8
Task 1: The diagrams below show the development of the horse

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagrams below show the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

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Report Plan:
 Paraphrase paragraph: diagram>pictures; show>illustrate; development>evolution
 Overview/summary paragraph: 4 stages, mention the first and last stage
 Paragraph 3: report on the differences between Eohippus and Mesohippus
 Paragraph 4: report on the differences after Mesohippus up to the modern horse

Report:
The pictures illustrate the evolution of the horse over a 40 million-year period.
Overall, four stages are shown, beginning with Eohippus and ending with the development of the
modern horse.
40 million years ago, the first horse, Eohippus, was comparatively small with a short tail. Its defining
characteristic, however, was the structure of its foot, which had 4 digits. Each of the digits was
relatively small. 10 million years later, it had evolved into the larger Mesohippus, with a longer tail
and a foot structure of 3 digits.
Then, in the next stage of development, Merychippus evolved 15 million years ago. It was a similar
size to Mesohippus, and also had 3 digits on its feet, but now the digits on the feet were larger,
divided into segments, and the middle digit was very prominent.
Finally, the modern horse evolved. It is bigger than its predecessors, with a large mane and its foot
structure is a single, very large digit.

160 words
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Đề thi số 9
Task 1: The diagram shows the life cycle of the silkworm

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Report Plan:

 Paraphrase paragraph: diagram>picture; shows>illustrates; life cycle>stages in the life

 Overview/summary paragraph: (1) report the number of stages (2) mention the first
and last stages
 Paragraph 3: because there are 4 stages, report on stages 1 and 2
 Paragraph 4: report on stages 3 and 4.

Report:

The picture illustrates the various stages in the life of a silkworm.

Overall, there are 4 main stages in the life cycle of the silkworm, beginning with the laying of eggs
and ending with the final stage as an adult moth.

At the first stage of the life cycle, eggs are laid by an adult moth on a mulberry leaf. After a period of
approximately 10 days, the silkworm larvae emerge from the eggs and begin to feed on the mulberry
leaves. Next, about 4 to 6 weeks later, the larvae start to become covered in silk thread.

Then, once the larvae are completely covered in the silk thread, which takes between 3 and 8 days, a
cocoon is formed. At the final stage, about 16 days later, the adult moth emerges from the cocoon.
The adult moth will, in turn, lay eggs on mulberry leaves and the life cycle will begin again.

153 words
Written by Ngoc Bach

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Đề thi số 10
Task 1: The diagram shows the life cycle of a honey bee

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Report Plan:

• Paraphrase paragraph: diagram>picture; shows>illustrates: life cycle>stages in

the life
• Overview/summary paragraph: (1) report the total length of the life cycle (2)
refer to the first and last stages
• Paragraph 3: report on stages 1-3
• Paragraph 4: report on stages 4 and 5.

Report:
The picture illustrates the stages in the life of a honey bee.

Overall, the complete life cycle of a honey bee takes from 34 to 36 days. The life cycle has 5 main
stages, beginning with the laying of eggs and ending with the mature adult honey bee.

At the first stage, 1 or 2 eggs are laid every 3 days by an adult female bee. After 9 to 10 days, these
eggs hatch and immature bees – known as nymphs – emerge. Then, as these nymphs develop and
grow larger in size, they moult 3 times, after approximately 5 days, 7 days and 9 days.

Next, when the final moult is completed, the young adult honey bee emerges. This takes place after a
period of about 30 days after the eggs were first laid. At the final stage, the young adult honey bee
takes another 4 days to become fully mature. At this point, the female bee lays eggs and the cycle
will begin again.

164 words
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Đề thi số 11
Task 1: The diagram shows the life cycle of a salmon

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Report Plan:
• Paraphrase paragraph: diagram>picture; shows>illustrates; life cycle> different
stages in the life
• Overview/summary paragraph: (1) report the number of stages (2) refer to the first
and last stages
• Paragraph 3: report on stages 1-3
• Paragraph 4: report on stages 4-5

Report:
The picture illustrates the different stages in the life of a salmon.

Overall, there are 5 main stages in the life cycle of a salmon, beginning with spawning, when eggs
are laid, and ending with the adult salmon.

At the first stage, the adult salmon spawn. Then, the eggs develop during a period of incubation and
the young fish emerge. At the third stage, the young fish undergo a period of rearing, part of the time
in the fresh water where the eggs are laid, and part of the time in an estuary, where fresh water and
sea water meet.

Next, the salmon migrate to the ocean, where they continue to grow and mature for a period, in areas
where this continuation of the rearing process takes place. At the final stage, when the fish have
grown and become mature, they are ready to migrate to spawning areas. The whole cycle is then
ready to begin again.

157 words
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Đề thi số 12
Task 1: The diagram shows the life cycle of a Monarch Butterfly

Report Plan:

 Paraphrase paragraph: diagram>picture; shows>illustrates; life cycle>the various

stages in the life
 Overview/summary paragraph: (1) report the number of stages (2) refer to the first
and last stages
 Paragraph 3: report on stages 1-3 (from egg to larva)
 Paragraph 4: report on stages 4-6 (from chrysalis to adult butterfly)

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Report:

The picture illustrates the various stages in the life of a Monarch Butterfly.

Overall, there are 6 stages in the life cycle of a Monarch Butterfly, beginning when eggs are laid and
ending with the adult butterfly.

At the first stage, the Monarch Butterfly lays eggs on the leaves of a plant. Then, a larva or
caterpillar emerges from the egg and begins to feed on the leaves. The next stage is a period when the
larva continues feeding, and then attaches itself to the plant.

The fourth stage takes place when the larva is transformed into a chrysalis, which is still attached to
the leaf of the plant. Inside the chrysalis, further changes take place. After a period of time, a fully-
formed butterfly emerges from the chrysalis and begins to feed on the nectar of flowers. Finally, as
an adult, the Monarch Butterfly is ready to lay eggs and the cycle will begin again.

155 words
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Đề thi số 13
Task 1: The diagrams illustrate 3 different types of bridges.

Report Plan:

• Paraphrase paragraph: pictures>diagrams; show>illustrate; kinds>types

• Overview/summary paragraph: (1) contrast different designs (2) contrast locations
where these bridges are used
• Paragraph 3: compare arch bridges and concrete girder bridges – height, design,
location
• Paragraph 4: compare suspension bridges with the other types – especially location and
distance between piers

Report:

The diagrams illustrate 3 different types of bridges.

Overall, the design of the bridges differs in terms of their height and the use of piers. Each type is
most suitable for specific locations, such as lakes, rivers or seas.

The arch bridge is constructed to cross small waterways such as lakes, and it has a maximum span of
200 metres. Its height of no more than 100 metres only permits small ships to sail under it. In
contrast, the concrete girder bridge is constructed using piers, which cannot be more than 200
metres apart. However, there is no limit to the number of piers that can be used to cross larger
bodies of water, such as wide rivers. Medium-sized ships can pass under this type of bridge, which
may be 300 metres in height.

Finally, at sea, suspension bridges enable large ships to sail under them, because of the deep water
which they span. The piers can be spaced between 400 and 2000 metres apart - depending on the
topography – up to 10 times the distance between piers of the concrete girder bridge or the arches of
the arch bridge.

189 words

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