IELTS Writing Task 1: Process Diagram 1

IELTS Process Model Answer Practise using Passive Voice: The diagram explains the way in which bricks [blank_start]are[blank_end] [blank_start]made[blank_end] (make) for the building industry. Overall, there are seven stages in the process, beginning with the digging up of clay and culminating in delivery. To begin, the clay used to make the bricks is dug up from the ground by a large digger. This clay [blank_start]is[blank_end] then [blank_start]placed[blank_end] (place) onto a metal grid, which [blank_start]is[blank_end] [blank_start]used[blank_end] (use) to break up the clay into smaller pieces. A roller assists in this process. Following this, sand and water [blank_start]are[blank_end] [blank_start]added[blank_end] (add) to the clay, and this mixture [blank_start]is[blank_end] [blank_start]turned[blank_end] (turn) into bricks by either placing it into a mould or using a wire cutter. Next, these bricks [blank_start]are[blank_end] [blank_start]placed[blank_end] (place) in an oven to dry for 24 – 48 hours. In the subsequent stage, the bricks go through a heating and cooling process. They [blank_start]are[blank_end] [blank_start]heated[blank_end] (heat) 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 [blank_start]are[blank_end] [blank_start]packed[blank_end] (pack) and delivered to their destinations. Words 173