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Practice IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 process diagrams with AI feedback

Process diagrams show how something is made or how a cycle works, so they reward clear sequencing and the passive voice.

You describe each stage in order from start to finish.

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Prompt: Task 1 · Process
How hand painted ceramic tiles are produced
1Shape clay2Dry tiles3Paint design4Glaze5Fire in kiln
The diagram below illustrates the process by which traditional hand painted ceramic tiles are produced in a craft workshop. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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How to approach Process Diagram

State how many stages there are and where the process begins and ends in your overview, then describe each stage in order using a range of sequencing words.

  1. 1Count the stagesNote how many steps there are and whether it is a cycle.
  2. 2Write a stage overviewState the number of stages and the start and end points.
  3. 3Describe in orderFollow the arrows from the first stage to the last.
  4. 4Use the passive voiceDescribe each step with is or are plus the past participle.
  5. 5Vary your sequencersMix first, next, once this is done, and finally.

Common mistakes to avoid

Using only then between stages.
Vary your sequencing language across the steps.
Adding reasons or opinions.
Describe the stages factually in order.
No overview of the process.
State the number of stages and the start and end.
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Why is the passive voice useful here?
Processes describe what is done rather than who does it, so the passive keeps the focus on each stage and reads naturally.
How do I handle a cycle?
Make clear that the process repeats, and describe where it begins and returns to in your overview.
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