This IELTS diagram model answer is estimated at band score 9. It is possible to have a diagram in your IELTS writing task 1 academic paper. A diagram is also known as a process. The diagram shown below is from IELTS Cambridge Book 8, Test 3.
IELTS Diagrams
IELTS Diagrams come in two types:
Type 1: Diagram about a Cycle
This could be about a nature cycle or a life cycle.
Type 2: Diagram about a process
This could be a process of how to make something or how something works.
They both have the same techniques, the same layout, the same language, the same linking devices – everything is the same.
How to Tackle an IELTS Diagram
- Write an introduction from the description given. This is a short, factual introduction.
- The overview summarises the key stages of the diagram.
- The body paragraphs should be organised with stages in a logical order.
- Don’t miss any stages. You will be marked down for missing a stage.
- Paraphrase only when necessary and only when you know the word you plan to use is perfect. The biggest reason for vocabulary errors in IELTS writing is over-paraphrasing and poor paraphrasing. You don’t need to change all words.
- Using linking words to connect stages and to highlight the order that things happen.
- The instructions tell you to write over 150 words, but to get a high score, you should aim for about 170-190 words depending on the task given. If you write over 210 words you are likely to be marked down for getting lost in detail instead of focusing on key features.
IELTS Diagram Model Answer
The diagram below shows the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
- Source: IELTS Cambridge English Test Book
Diagram Model Answer
The diagrams illustrate the steps and equipment involved in the production of cement and the way in which cement is then used to make concrete.
Overall, limestone and clay pass through four stages before being bagged ready for use as cement. Cement is then combined with three other materials to create concrete. While the process of making cement uses a number of tools, the production of concrete is simpler and requires only a concrete mixer.
In the first stage of making cement, limestone and clay are crushed together to form a powder using a crusher. This powder is then combined in a mixer before passing into a rotating heater which has constant heat applied at one end of the tube. The resulting mixture is ground in order to produce cement. The final product is afterwards put into bags ready to be used.
Regarding the second diagram, concrete consists of mainly gravel, which is small stones, and this makes up 50% of the ingredients. The other materials used are sand (25%), cement (15%) and water (10%). These are all poured into a concrete mixer which continually rotates to combine the materials and ultimately produces concrete.
Comments: This diagram gives a concise introduction. The overview contains key features of both diagrams and also highlights the connection between them. The body paragraphs are organised well and linking devices are used flexibly and accurately. Each body paragraphs explained the steps of each process in a logical order. Complex sentences are accurate and there is also passive voice used. Collocations are well used.
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The two diagrams give the information about the steps and instruments which are applied for the making of cement, and also shows importance of cement for the process through which concrete is made for construction.
Overall, materials are placed in a crusher and sent to a mixer after that flows toward the rotating heater which grinds it and makes the cement. In the second step, cement is placed in a concrete mixer with water and other dry materials to create concrete.
Initially, limestone and clay is crushed to make the powder then the mixer will combine both materials which take them to a rotating heater, that will add heat into it which helps them to grind it more properly and finally fill the cement into the bags.
The production of concrete is easy as compared to cement. There is a huge concrete mixer in which all the materials including 15% of cement, 10% of water, 25% of sand and 50% of small stones (gravel) are poured and mixed well to make the concrete.
The two diagrams illustrate the process, equipment, and materials used in cement production, and how cement is used in the production of concrete as raw material for building purposes.
The initial step of this process shows the use of limestone and clay as raw materials which are then crushed into fine powder. Together they are collected and transferred to a mixer that continuously turns and mixes the materials inside. This mixer is specially designed to have a rotating heater. Additionally, heat is applied to this mixer to aid in the process. The product of this process is then passed through a grinding machine. The outcome is what we now call cement. The cement is then collected in bags for ease of transport, until their eventual use.
Moving forward, the process of concrete production involves the use of various materials. Concrete is made of 4 key materials. It is made of 15% cement, mixed with 25% sand, 10% water and 50% gravel, or small stones. These materials are homogenized in a concrete mixer, to form a finish product which we call concrete.
Hello Liz, Please I need your corrections on my writing as I’m struggling with it. Thank you.
The diagram illustrates the processes and tools used in producing cement, and how cement can be used to make concrete.
Overall, the process starts with the crushing of limestone and clay, which goes through other stages to result in ground cement in a bag. To make concrete, cement is mixed with proportions of other materials using a concrete mixer.
Firstly, limestone and clay are crushed together to give a powdered result, thus powder is then taken into a mixer. After mixing it passes through the rotating heater where it undergoes intense heating. In the next stage grinding takes place to get desired product(cement), which is then packed in a bag.
To make concrete, 15% of cement is combined with 10% of water, 25% of sand and 50% of gravel in a concrete mixer.
Although I don’t offer a feedback service, I will say this: review each sentence in my model answer. See how information is presented. Look at the linking and sentence structures. You are condensing your writing instead of expanding it by fully explaining each stage. Learn the sentence structures, learn the linking techniques between stages (not individual words, but methods). Some diagrams in IELTS will have a lot of information so you’ll need to reduce your writing. But other diagrams have limited information so you must learn to expand your writing. This is what my model answers are there to teach you.
Hi Liz,
Could you please have a look at my report and tell me where am I lacking to get a band 7.5. – The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (IELTS book 8 task 3) Answer: The diagram on the left illustrates the steps of how cement is processed, while the second diagram (on the right) shows the process of how concrete is produced, and both these elements are used to construct buildings.
Overall, cement is primarily produced from limestone and clay, and grinding and heating are the two crucial steps to get the finest cement. On the other hand, cement is one of those ingredients, which are used to make concrete mixtures to construct buildings.
While making cement, firstly, limestone and clay are placed into the crusher to make powder from them, after which they get mixed up in a mixer. Secondly, they are traveled along a rotating mixer while being heated simultaneously. Immediately after the heating process, the wet mixtures goes in a grinder ensuring evenly powdered cement is ready for packaging.
On the other hand, in terms of concrete, it does not require any heating or grinding process for concrete mix to be produced. Gravel (50%) plays a crucial role, whereas water (10%) and cement (15%) have a minimal part in the concrete production process and only a quarter sand is utilized in the whole process.
My website does not offer a marking or feedback service, but I will say well done writing a strong report. However, be careful of your use of linking words. You will be marked on using flexible and appropriate linking words so don’t repeat them. This is a short report so no linking word should be repeated.
The figure depicts the steps and tools that are involve in the production of cement and subsequent use for the preparation of concrete.
In conclusion, the cement production process is lengthy and involves steps like crushing, mixing, heating and grinding , in contrast to, concrete production which encompass the adding of precursor into the concrete mixer.
In the first stage, the limestone and clay are crushed with the help of crusher to make it to powder. Then the powder is passed through mixer for the uniform distribution of particle. in the next stage, the powder is passed into the rotating heater which is heated by heater. The heated powder is then undergoes a grinding processes accompained by the grinder to produce a fine cement which is ready for bagging.
The produced cement is then used for concrete making, the concrete is mainly, a gravel which contribute to 50% of concrete along with , other in smaller proportion. The cement (15%) , water (10%), sand (25%) and gravel are passed into the concrete mixer which output is concrete.
Hi Liz, Can you suggest if this answer is good enough and what band score would you provide to it
The diagram illustrates the steps and equipment involved in making cement which is to be used in the process of making concrete for building processes.
Overall, limestone and clay are used in making cement. The steps include various mechanical processes that produces fine cement particles. The cement can be then used for making concrete in certain concentration alongside other ingredients such as, water, sand and gravel.
Initially, limestone and clay are crushed together in a crusher which produces the material in powdered form. The powder is then mixed together with the help of a mixer. It then continues to a rotating heater where heat is continuously provided to the mixed product and simultaneously rotating it, so that every particle undergoes through the heat. Further ahead, the particles are finely grinded with the help of a grinder to give us with the final product that is cement. Cement is then packed in bags so that it can be sold in the market.
Proceeding ahead, the production of concrete requires 4 main components namely, cement, water, sand and gravel. The cement is brought from the market and in 15% ratio along with 10% water, 25% sand and 50% gravel. These components are mixed together in a concrete mixer to produce concrete.
Thank you so much for all the help that you provide us with….
My website doesn’t offer a feedback or marking service, but I do have time for a quick comment.
Your report has the right structure with key features well selected. There’s a good use of active and passive voice which is normal for diagrams. The sentences are well written on the whole with only a few minor errors. Just be careful not to add information that is not shown in the diagram because it will lower your score for Task Achievement. While the diagram does show cement being put into bags, it does not show it being sold in a market. There is no market shown in the diagram. This would count as an error in information. Otherwise, it’s a strong piece of writing.
Thank you so much for your remarks.
Hi Liz,
I hope you’re doing well. I came across a structure for writing an overview in a diagram-based Task 1 and wanted to ask for your opinion on it. The structure is as follows:
“Overall, the process consists of X stages, beginning with … and ending with …”
Is this a correct approach for summarizing a diagram? Would it be appropriate to use this structure in my IELTS writing?
Additionally, should I include details about whether the process is automated, if that’s indicated in the diagram?
Thank you for your guidance.
If you wish for a low score in Task Response, you can use it. This is limited and does not fully address all key features (stages). Key stages are not just about a number of stages with the first and last stage mentioned. Key stages summarise how the process works or what the main steps are in a cycle. If we think about the steps involved in cooking a meal, it would not actually be the number of steps, but it would be the ingredients, the equipment used and it would be the main steps in preparation and cooking. We would be specific about those steps and write them, not in a list, but in one or two complex sentences. A limited overview will reduce your score in Task Response to below 6.5.
Never learn from teachers who give you sentences to use that require you to add only two words. In fact, memorised sentences are not going to get you a high score in a test that requires the flexible use of English and a test that is professionally designed at an international level to assess language ability. You can see how the overview is written in the model answer above, and you can find more model answers for diagrams and other types of task on this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/
Hello Liz,
First of all, thank you so much for all the amazing content you shared on your YouTube channel and website. I have been following your advice for months in preparation for IELTS, and it has been incredibly helpful.
Today, i took the IELTS exam, and while i feel confidence about my writing task 2, i encountered a problem with writing task 1. the task was about a process diagram, which was fairly simple with not much information to describe. i managed to describe the whole diagram and finished on time, but i am worried because my word count for task 1 ended being just around 110 words, which is below the required 150.
This situation is stressing me out, especially with my speaking exam coming up tomorrow. I am finding it hard to move on and focus. Could you please share your thought on how this might affect my writing score? Thank you once again for all your help.
There is no longer an automatic penalty for being under words. So, that’s one good thing. However, when you do write such a short report, it means that you have missed certain detailed or not fully explained things, and that will lower your score for Task Achievement. Don’t forget that Task Achievement only counts for 25% of your marks for task 1 so you’ll still be able to do well on all other marking criteria as well as task 2. And also, task 1 only counts for about 33% of your total writing marks anyway. It isn’t a good thing to be so far under words, but it isn’t the end of the world at all. It’s time for you to focus on your speaking test and take it with confidence. Try to enjoy it – be chatty.
If you remember the diagram you got in writing task 1, please email it to me: liz@ieltsliz.com. I’m always interested to see exam questions and hopefully write a model answer that I can post on this website to help everyone.
Good luck tomorrow!
Hello Liz,
First of all, thank you for providing these useful resources online. As a student preparing for IELTS, this is really helpful for me and appreciate this a lot. I’ve written my own response for this corresponding question and was wondering whether you can give some feedback on it.
Thanks so much!
The diagram on the left demonstrates the process of cement production. It can be outlined into 6 consecutive steps, from crushing and mixing organic materials, heating the mixture, and grinding them into the final product, cement. Limestone and clay are the materials used to create cement. They will be put into a crusher, turning them into the form of powder. Next, the powder goes through a mixer, followed by a cylinder-shaped rotating heater. The heat melts the powder, turning them into a mixture. The mixture falls onto a grinder, and the grinder turns them into piles of cement. Lastly, the cement is packaged into bags and ready to be used.
The diagram on the right illustrates the process of concrete production. Four different materials are added in a concrete mixer with a specific ratio, which is 15 percent of cement, 10 percent of water, 25 percent of sand, and 50 percent of gravel, which gravel is actually small stones. The materials are then fully mixed and ultimately forming into concrete.
The aim of my website isn’t to provide feedback for writing, but I do have time right now for a quick urgent comment.
You’ll see from all my model answers for writing task 1 that they have the same structure: introduction, overview and body paragraphs. This is because that is the structure to use and you are being marked on your paragraphing. The introduction should introduce all aspects of either the one or two charts given to you. The overview must contain all key features of all tasks in one paragraph. The the body paragraphs contain the details of stages. On a good note, your language is strong so your score for Grammar and Vocabulary will be good (only minor errors), but that only counts for 50% of your marks in writing task 1.
See this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/. You’ll find a a link to a page about task 1 structure, model answers, band score information and more tips.
Hello, I am wondering whether the last sentence of your overview paragraph—”while the process of making cement uses a number of tools, the production of concrete is simpler and requires only a concrete mixer”—is considered an opinion (since it contains the word “simpler”). I’ve heard that we cannot state our opinions in IELTS Writing Task 1. If it is not an opinion, could you please help clarify what is considered an opinion?
No, it is information based on the facts. A process that requires more steps or more equipment is more complex. It isn’t because I think it is simple, but because of the steps / equipment. But I’m very glad you are thinking about that. Because it is essential to avoid opinion. Opinion requires evaluation = deciding if something is better, worse, more useful or less useful, for example.
Hi liz I hope you can see my writing
The diagram illustrates the steps and the use of equipment in cement making process, and the way cement is used to produce concrete for construction purposes
Overall, cement is produced by crushing limestone with clay which passes through the mixer along the rotating heater and grinder creating it, while concrete is made by mixing four ingredients in concrete mixer creating concrete
Initially, the limestone is crushed with clay creating a powder that is added in the mixer passing through the rotating heater that gets the heat at the bottom, the mix is passing through the grinder creating the cement which is finally being filled in bags.
The 15% of the cement is consumed with 10% of water in making concrete adding 25% of sand and 50% of small stones called gravel taking the vast majority in producing concrete, finally concrete is produced by adding those ingredients together in a concrete mixer .
Giving feedback on writing is not the function of my website, but I will mention a couple of points. You write very well and have the right techniques. However, please be careful with the length of your sentences. Each of your body paragraphs only contains one very long sentence. These sentences should be divided using a full stop. Also review your use of the passive voice. Diagrams do require frequent use of the passive voice. Review both of these points by comparing your writing to my model answer above.
Should not the second last sentence in the second paragraph say grind instead of ground?
The second last sentence in the first body paragraph uses the passive voice: is ground. You create the passive voice using the verb “to be + past participle”. The past participle of grind is ground. Diagrams quite commonly use the passive voice in sentences.
The diagram illustrates the production of cement through various stages involved along with several tools used. Further it demonstrates how this cement is utilized for the generation of concrete which is essential for building purposes.
It is apparent from the diagrams that the production of cement involves undergoing several stages such as mixing , rotation and grinding. This cement is then used for the formation of concrete which undergoes a simple process of mixing various substances such as with water , sand and gravel.
Initially limestone and clay are allowed to pass through crusher and this outcome is transferred to Mixer. The product formed after mixing moves towards the rotating heater accompanied by heat produces the pre-form of cement. This pre-form then allowed to pass through the Grinder to form a final powder type material called cement which is ready to be packed into bags .
Now 15% of cement is mixed with 10% of water along with 25 % and 50% of sand and grovel (composed of small stones) respectively. At next this final mixer passed through the concrete mixer process. After rigorous rotation ,we get concrete as the final product ready to be used as construction material.
The two diagrams delineate how cement is manufactured and used to make concrete for the purpose of construction.
Overall, the procedure of cement making involves five steps, divided into two primary stages of processing raw materials and packaging, while the concrete production comprises only one step of mixing the ingredients together.
Regarding the first diagram, natural products such as limestone and clay are poured into the crushing machine, where they are passed between the two rollers to form a fine powder. Following this, the resultant powder is then placed in a mixing equipment for blending, after which a direct heat source is applied to a rotating heater to raise its temperature. Next, the hot amalgam is broken down into finer particles by a grinder to create cement, whereupon it is then put into bags to be distributed to construction sites.
As required, the cement is spun in a concrete mixer, accounting for 15% of the total mixture, along with 10% of water, 25% of sand and 50% of gravel. The final product of this treatment is concrete to be used for building various structures.
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Please any one review my task 1:
The diagram illustrates the way to produce cement by using these materials, secondly, how to convert cement into concrete and develop concrete for construction purposes from cement.
Overall, the cement production starts from Limestone and Clay, after completing the stage then ending up disappearing into the cement bags. Concrete is generated from cement after involving water and contributes stones around about 50 percent The cement-making uses a number of tools and creates concrete using a concrete mixer. There are first linear graph relays on 10 steps and concrete on 5 parts.
In the stage of making cement, the Limestones and clay are crushed into form powder. After that mixer has been rounded heater and transferred to the heat view. After completing the heat stage, the grinder grinds the heat and produces actual cement. The cement is packed in bags to be sold in the market.
In the second diagram, cement and water have a crucial role in producing concrete. Just 15 percent cement and approximately 10 percent water are used for making concrete. Gravel is almost 50 percent and sand 25 percent of usage through the concrete mixer. The concrete mixer combine all item in one stage and, finally, change cement into concrete format. The small stones used 50 percent as compared to other tools.
The diagrams depict the process of cement production and its further usage to make concrete for construction.
Overall, there are two major stages which can be determined: cement production, which has 4 steps and requires multiple tools and less complicated concrete making.
Initially, limestone and clay are combined together to be crushed by a crasher. Once the crushed powder is ready, it goes through the mixer to the rotating heater, where under the influence of heat, from the opposite end of the tube, the mixture is being rotated. After this step is finished, the mixture is grinded by a grinder in order to become cement. The final step is to place cement into bags for storing and further usage.
At this point, concrete is ready to be made. In order to do this, 4 ingredients are needed: a quarter of sand, 10% of water, 15% of cement and 50% of gravel, which are small stones. All the ingredients are mixed together in a concrete mixer, which makes concrete by constant rotating.
This diagram clearly depicts the step-by-step process of cement production and its role in the creation of concrete. The production of cement involves 8-10 rigorous stages that are essential for its creation. On the other hand, concrete is formed by combining cement, water, sand, and gravel in varying proportions. The initial stage of cement creation involves blending limestone and clay to form a fine powder, which is then mixed with other ingredients and heated at high temperatures in a rotating heater. The resulting substance is then ground in a grinder and stored in different bags. Furthermore, the second diagram emphasizes that gravel is the primary component of concrete, constituting 50% of the ingredients, followed by cement (15%), water (10%), and sand (25%). These constituents are combined in a rotating concrete mixer to produce the final product.
The diagram illustrates the manufacturing process of cement production and the way in which concrete is manufactured from the cement.
Overall, the cement is manufactured in 8-10 stages. Whereas, concrete is produced using cement, water, sand, and gravel in different proportions.
In the first stage of cement making, limestone, and clay are mixed together and powder is formed. Then after this powder is taken into the mixer and mixed with several ingredients. through which it passes through the rotating heater and is heated at high temperature, and then finally the product is grinded in a grinder and the cement is kept in different bags.
Regarding the second diagram, concrete consists mainly of gravel, which is small stones, and this makes up 50% of the ingredients, The other materials are cement (15%), water (10%), and sand (25%). These all ingredients are poured into a concrete mixer which continuously rotates to combine the materials and ultimately produces concrete.
Hi liz,
Please correct my mistakes and guess the band score of my writing.
The diagram illustrates the raw materials and the process with the corresponding equipment required for making cement and how the concrete is produced for building purposes using cement and other ingredients. Overall, cement which is mixed with different ingredients(water , sand, and gravel) is produced from 4 main stages where raw materials (Limestone and Clay) are used.
At first, limestone and clay is passed through crusher to break it down in the form of powder which is then passed through the mixer. The mixed powder is then passed to next station where it is heated by rotating heater to make cement granules. And finally, it is passed through grinder to make it fine particles which is then packed into bags ready to use.
Regarding the second diagram, cement is used for concrete production which accounts for 15% of total ingredients to be used. The cement is then mixed with 10% of water ,25% of sand and 50% of gravel(small stones) in the concrete mixer which is then rotated for certain time to make final product of concrete which can be used for building purposes.
band 7.5
The two diagrams show the different stages and equipment used in the process of making cement, and how is cement used in the production of concrete.
Overall, there are four different phases a limestones and clay have to passed through before it became cement and ready for use, while making concrete requires only 1. While the process of making cement uses numbers of equipment, only mixer is being used in making a concrete.
In making cement, Firstly, the limestones and clay will pass through a crusher. This crusher will break the limestones and clay into a smaller piece till they became powder in appearance, then they will be put into a mixer to mix them evenly. After that, the mixed powder will pass again through a tube which is connected to a rotating heater which has constant heat at the end of it. From this point, the product will then go to a grinder and from then cement is made and is ready for bagging.
In concrete production, combinations of different amount of materials like cement at 15%, sand 25 %, water and small stones at 10 % and 25 % respectively are being put in a concrete mixer and all of these will be mixed together and the end product is a concrete which is ready for making buildings.
The given diagrams represent about the procedure and equipment required while producing cement and eventually concrete from obtained cement. The obtain cement has been filed in the plastic bags. On the contrary, in the complete production of concrete, cement work as raw material.
Initially Limestone and Clay has been mixed and passed through a crusher which crush and convert in powder form. This will then pass to a mixer which help in mixing the power and then pass through a rotating heater which has passed over-heat. It is crucial to give the proper amount of heat before passing to the grinder which is the final stage before producing cement which would then be pack in plastic bag and ready for sell.
On the other hand, it has been observed with the shared diagram that the Gravel (tiny [pieces of stones] consists half of the total composition (50%). The rest half has been further divided in three parts. The first of them is sand which constitutes one-fourth of the total composition. The rest one-fourth after (50% of Gravel & 25% of sand) constitutes (cement and water).
The diagrams illustrate the process of making cement through various steps and one step procedure of making concrete with the help of cement. Overall, lime stone and clay is being processed through many paces, untill it is packed into bags; Moreover, this cement is being used in the production of concrete with other three ingredients. while the cement production is quite a complicated procedure as compared to making concrete which has only one step.
In the first picture , clay and lime stones are being crushed to form powder which is next sent to the mixing cylinder. In the next phase the mixer is being heated in a rotating heater with a continuous heat resource from the one side of it , now the mixer is ready to be ground in a grinder and finally cement is ready to be packed.
Regarding the second diagram, there are four ingredients water,cement, sand ,and gravel which is small stones and used in large quantity, with the ratio of 10%, 15%, 25% and 50 % respectively are poured together into a concrete mixer. The concrete mixer rotates the materials continuously to form concrete , Finally.
please anyone can check my task and point out my mistakes. Moreover ,let me know my scores.
The first picture illustrates the way in which cement with materials is made step by step, and the second picture shows how is concrete produced by cement for the infrastructure of buildings in one step.
Overall, it is conspicuous that the process of cement manufacture is made up of 4 stages, commencing with providing initial materials namely, limestone, and clay, after which they together combine, and at the end contents are placed in large bags. While the function of making cement uses several tools, the production of concrete requires only a concrete mixer.
At the first stage of this process, limestone and clay where were pressed by a crusher, and the resulting forcing form a powder, drawn into the mixer, during which prepared for the heat spinning step. Having been heated, the materials passed through the rotating heater, the resulting mixture is placed on the grinder machine. The output of this step is cement, which is packed in bags before being delivered to the market.
Regarding the second diagram, at the same time as the device rotates clockwise, add ingredients to it. A concrete mixer is a specifically designed man-made contraction, which integrates primarily ingredients together, with 15% of cement, 10% of water, 25% of sand, and gravel which consist of the largest percentage of it therefore 50% of small stones, the resulting compounding is concrete.
The given diagrams describe the two processes necessary to produce concrete that is used for building. The first process being cement production, the second being the production of concrete using the cement produced in the former step.
The initial step in cement production, is crushing limestone and clay by means of a roller crusher that turns both raw materials into a powdery form. this powder is then passed to a mixer just right before it goes into the rotating heater, heated by a heatgun. to wrap up the process, the heated product goes through a grinder to produce the final shape of cement that is put in bags.
Secondly, 4 different raw materials are poured into the concrete mixer. However, in a rather specific and detailed proportions. Half of that mixture consists of gravel which is basically tiny stones. Sand comes after by quater of the whole mixture. Finally cement and water, 15% and 10% respectively. The mixer rotatry action does the rest to produce a homogenous and integral final product of concrete.
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The diagram illustrates tools, ingredients and steps cement needs to go through in order to become concrete and be used as a construction material.
Overall, before becoming a ready to use material, concrete needs to go over two main phases, the cement production phase, where cement is made and packaged, and the concrete production phase, where concrete is made mixing cement with other rock.
With regards to cement production, a powder resulted from the crushing process of two rocks, Limestone and Clay, is conducted through a pipe to a rotating heater where heat is applied. Furthermore, A grinder is used to grind the mix transforming it to cement that get packaged after that in cement bags.
In concrete production phase, 15% cement, 10% water, 25% sand and 50% small stones of gravel are mixed together in a rotation motion by the concrete mixer, the outcome of this process is concrete that’s ready to be used for building purposes.
The diagram illustaters tools, ingredients and steps cement needs to go through in order to become concrete and be used as a constraction material.
Overall, before becoming a ready to use material, concrete needs to go over two main phases, the cement production phase and concrete production phase.
With regards to cement production, a powder resulted from the crushing proccess of two rocks, Limestone and Clay, is conducted through a pipe to a rotating heater where heat is applied. Furthermore, A grinder is used to grind the mix transforming it to cement that get packaged after that in cement bags.
In concrete production phase, 15% cement, 10% water, 25% sand and 50% small stones of gravel are mixed together in a rotation motion by the concrete mixer, the outcome of this proccess is a ready to use concrete.
Was going through the model answers so the overview and the introduction, are they combined in the first paragraph .
It is possible to combine them and I usually do so for diagrams which otherwise have a short introduction. However, the intro and the overview are separate statements even when put in the same paragraph.
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hi liz. sometimes it happened that we are given small process in which it is difficult to complete word count then what should be done in such situation.
IELTS does not produce task 1 diagrams or maps etc which cannot be completed within 20mins. This test is designed by professionals, checked and double checked.
The figure illustrates the method for the manufacturing of cement in different steps with the instruments involved in the process. Furthermore, the application of the cement for the production of concrete to build architectural structures is demonstrated.
Overall, cement production is a stepwise process that involves combination of different materials like limestone and clay with different machineries including crusher, mixer, heater and grinder. Then, in order to implement this cement in building mega structures, it has to be converted into concrete.
Initially, cement synthesized by crushing limestone and clay into a powder that further pass through mixer into the rotating heater. Through external flame, heat was provided to the rotating heater to properly mix the powder under elevated temperature. Then heated powder pass through grinder to finally convert into cement. Then cement was packed into the bags.
For the manufacturing of concrete, this synthesized cement was used that comprise of 15 % of all ingredients. Furthermore, half of the concrete constitute of small stones known as Gravel and sand cover the other quarter with 10 % water. All these ingredients collectively mix in concrete mixer to blend the final product.
The diagram here illustrates how cement is produced and how its is used for production of concrete. It includes a description of the processes and steps used in order to reach the end product, that is concrete.
First, to produce cement; limestone and clay are crushed and mixed together . Once that is done, the mixture is passed through a roller where eternal heat is provided which results in grainy cement. This grainy cement is then passed through a grinder again to get fine cement powder. This Cement is then ready to be packed in bags.
Now, to produce the concrete, this cement is used in a ratio of 15 % with 10 % of water, 25% sand and 50% gravel.
All of this is together put in a concrete mixer, which mixes them all together and produces Concrete.
Overall, you can see that in order to produce concrete, cement is required and here it shows a complete process of how cement is produced and further used to produce concrete.
Geraldine says the diagram illustate the level of materials consumed in the manufacturing of cement, and the use of cement in producing concrete for building purposes.
How ever, in the cement making production the limestone and the clay are crushed together to form a powder, then transfered into the mixer before passing through the rotating heater to heat. Then down to the grinder for the grounding process for cement conversion then poured into the cement bag for use.
The second process shows that (15%) of cement (25%) sand (50%) gravel which is the small stone plus (10%) of water are all mixed together into the concrete mixer for the concrete production.
The diagram display the processes and tools involved in producing cement and how it is converted into concrete for the purpose of building.
Overall, the process of making cement involve the use of limestone and clay which undergoes four stages and equipment while concrete production requires only one process and tool.
In the first digram, limestone and clay are added into a crusher where they are crushed into a powder and then thoroughly mixed in a mixer. Subsequently, the mixed product enters into a rotating heater which has a source of heat at an extreme end. Furthermore, the heated product is grinded with a grinder into cement which is then poured into various bag.
In the second diagram, 15% of cement, 10% of water, 25% of sand and 50% gravel which is a type of small stone is added into a concrete mixer. At this point, the ingredient is thoroughly mixed to give rise to concrete which can be utilize for building.
The diagrams illustrate how to make concrete for buildings with the help of processing cement with its stages and equipments used. Overall, limestone and clay pass through four stages before being bagged ready for use as cement which is 15% ingredient of concrete. While the process of making cement uses a number of tools, the production of concrete requires only a concrete mixer.
In the first stage of cement production, limestone and clay are crushed together to make the form of powder. Then the powder is collected in the mixer before passing into a rotating heater which has constant heat exposure at the end of the tube. The resulting mixture is ground in order to produce cement. After the final product is put into bags, then it is ready to be used as a component of making concrete.
Regarding the second diagram, concrete consists of 50% of gravel which is small stones. The other materials used for concrete production are sand (25%), cement (15%) and water (10%). All these ingredients are poured into a concrete mixer which is constantly rotates to combine the materials to produce concrete.
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The above diagram illustrates the stages and equipment used in the cement making process, and how cement is used in the production of concrete for building purpose. Cement is one of the four ingredients involved in production of concrete.
Initially, ground limestone and clay are added to a crusher to break into smaller particles. This fine powder is next added to a mixer to create a perfect blend of the two. Later the mixed powder is sent into a rotating heater, to which heat is supplied from one end. After heating the mixture, the heated mixture is added to a grinder to make a fine powder. The obtained fine powder is cement. Cement is packed in bags and distributed accordingly.
Regarding the second diagram, concrete consists of mainly gravel, which is broken stone and accounts to 50% of the ingredients. Other ingredients are cement (15%), water (10), sand (25%) and gravel (50%). All ingredients are added into a concrete mixer is said proportions and mixed thoroughly to produce concrete.
The Diagram above Illustrates all necessary steps and equipment that are followed and used while making cement, further how it is used to make concrete for different building projects.
The process followed for making cement is first limestone and clay are crushed and are mixed in a mixer to properly combine them together, after that the mixture is then heated in a rotating heater once this process is completed the final step is grinding and then finally cement is ready to use.
In concrete production, there are four things that are combined together with proper measurement, things combined together are as follows, Cement [15%], Water [10%], sand [25%], and gravel [50% gravel are small stones] these four materials are mixed in a mixer and concrete is ready to use
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The diagram illustrates the various stages employed in the production of cement and also the method used to make concrete. Overall, limestone and clay passes through four main stages in order to make the final product, which then further added with three more ingredients in a mixer to produce concrete. In the production of the cement several tools along with heating medium are used whereas concrete making process needed only a mixer.
Initially, limestone and clay passes through a crusher which crushes them into a powder. Now this powder passes through a mixer, which mix it well. Next stage is rotating heater, where continuous heat is applied after this the heated powder allowed to pass from a grinder which shapes it into the final product. From here the cement is poured and packed into bags in order to process it for commercial purposes.
For concrete making, mainly four ingredients Gravels, sand, cement and water in particular proportions are used (50%, 25%, 15% and 10% respectively). All four are fed into a mixer, which rotates constantly and mixes them to form the concrete.
The diagram illustrates the production of a cement which is then used to from the concrete.
overall, the limestone and clay are used to form cement after passing through several steps like crushing, mixing, heating and grinding. this cement is then used to form the concrete by mixing with other ingredients in a concrete mixer.
Firstly the limestone and clay are crushed to form a powder this powder is then mixed together in a mixer for passing through a rotatory heater where constant heat is applied. Furthermore this heated powder is then grinded to form cement which is stored in bags for delivery
regarding second diagram the concrete is made by adding cement and other two ingredients like water and sand into a main ingredient which is gravel(50%) that are fine stones . All these ingredients are mixed together in a concrete mixer to form concrete which is used as a building material.
The diagram shows the ways in which bricks are made for the building industries. Overall, there are eight stages in the whole producing process, beginning with the digging up the clay and culminating in delivery.
In the initial stage of the process, the clay used to make the bricks is dug up from the ground by a large digger before placing onto a metal grid which is used to turn the bricks into smaller pieces. A roller assists in this process. Following this, sand and water are added to the clay in order to turn into bricks by either placing it into a mould or using a wire cut. Next, these bricks is placed in a drying oven to dry for 24-48 hours. Once the bricks have gone through heating and cooling process, they are then heated in a kiln at a moderate and then a high temperature ranging from 200 C – 1300 C, followed by cooling process in a cooling chamber. Having been left in the chamber for 48-72 hours, the bricks are then packed and delivered to their destinations.
Hey Liz, I am Shukhrat from Uzbekistan. Can you have a look at this? Does this process deserve to get high band score in IELTS?
Mam Liz, is it true that that process diagrams and flow charts have a very very small chance to actually be asked in the exam?
They can appear at any time. If your results are important to you, do not presume that diagrams or maps are unimportant.
I know this is an old comment but incase someone else passes by this-
I didn’t study maps thoroughly because someone I was studying said “I’ve never seen that, they’re never going to ask that.”
Behold- it was the task I got on exam. Hahahaha.
Prepare for all types of tasks unless you’re willing to schedule multiple exams in a week to counteract the odds. 😉
Sorry to hear you got caught out. Yes, any type of task can appear in task 1. It is essential to prepare for all of them.
hello liz, regarding this essay, shouldn’t “ground” in the second paragraph and at the end of the third line be grounded?
No. The past tense of “to grind” is “ground” or “grinded”.
Hello Liz
I am an ardent fan of your tutorials..i just want to ask one thing about task 1..shall we write it in present tense or past tense if nothing is mentioned about time like in process tyoe questions
If no date is given, use the present tense.
Hi liz …. u r commendable.. very precise way of teaching … luv u so much
Thanks a lot for this wonderful website
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Hi Liz,
Instead of ‘overall’, can we use ‘To outline’
Thanks
Why change the signpost “overall”? It is the best signpost to indicate an overview. This is formal, report writing. It will not improve your score to change that signpost.
I have a question … do we need to write process in passive voice or active only ?
You will use a combination of both.
The diagrams explains the steps and equipments utilize in the production of cement and the way in which concrete are formed for housing reasons.
Overall, it can be deduced that the process of cement making used four equipments and two materials. In contrast, concrete was produced from four materials that was mixed together in one machine which rotates in a gradual motion.
First of all, the production of cement was made with limestone and clay which was crushed to powder and then passed through the mixer. Then, the materials was heated at the end of the rotating heater tube before it was grounded. Later on, the cement produced was packed into bags.
However, in the production of concrete, four materials were used compared to cement production that utilized two resources. 15% of cement which was made from limestone and clay was added to 25 percent of sand. Two times the size of sand represents the size of gravel which is small stones. Moreover, 10% of water was also added. All this material were mixed in a concrete mixer which rotates in a gradual movement.
Dear Liz,
I noticed a difference between what you said on one tutorial and this example here. Should overall be separated into a single paragraph or not?
There are no fixed rules. Diagrams generally have a very very short introduction. Sometimes it is no more than 10 words. For that reason I put the overview in the same paragraph. It’s fine to do that. For all other task 1, I keep it as a separate paragraph. The most important thing is using the word “overall” to indicate to the examiner that it is the overview and making sure all key features are highlighted.
The flow chart illustrates the process of making cement, while the other diagram shows how different materials are combined with the product to produce concrete.
Overall, cement manufacturing takes four steps, beginning with crushing and ending with cement in bags. Regarding concrete production, different materials in constituencies are added/mixed to under rotation to make concrete.
Cement making steps are as follows: First and foremost, inputs namely; limestone and clay are put in a crusher where they are grinded to produce powder. Then, the material is channeled into a mixer where it is mixed thoroughly. The next stage involves passing the powder into rotating heater where heat is applied, the resource is rotated consequently, as heater rotates. The final stage focuses on the by-product which is crushed under grinder to produce cement which is put in bags.
Looking at concrete production diagram, initials stage: water (10%), cement (15%), sand (25%) and gravel (50%) are added together in concrete mixer, then, the mixer is put under rotation and the inputs are mixed to produce concrete.
Word count: 180 words
It’s really helpful
The diagram provides information about the different levels and tools required in the production of cement, and how cement contributes to the making of concrete for construction purposes.
Overall, the manufacturing of cement requires a dry process, while concrete production on the other hand is a wet method. Also, the mixer Isa necessary equipment in both cement and concrete making.
The first stage in the production of cement is crushing ofboth limestone and clay to give a fine powdered mixture,after which it is transported into the mixer for thorough mixing. Next the mixture enters the rotating heater were heat is directly acted upon it. Then the heated mixture is poured into the grinder for more grinding of the particulars. The result is cement and then they are packed into bags for distribution and use
The making of concrete requires the combination of cement (15%), water(10%), sand (25%) and small stones called gravel also by 50%). The composition is poured into the concrete mixer for proper mixing of every ingredients.
This example is helpful for me and i learnt lot of things related to way we can use connectors include then and afterwards . I want next example about flow chart and pie chart. Thanks if you read it then comment also.
You can find model answers and tips for writing task 1, in the writing section of the website. Just click on the RED MENU BAR at the top of the website 🙂
Hi Liz, thanks for your painstaking efforts to produce these materials.
I wish to ask, could the overviews for the two diagrams be given separately. Can it be done in different paragraphsis. Thank you
Yes, definitely. You can write the overview separately. I usually do for my task 1 but I occasionally like to offer alternatives.
Hi liz,
Thanks for your up-to-date informations. I want to ask a question that is it okay to write a overveiw in 2nd paragraph and again in the end add a conclusion paragraph in another way, I mean by another prospective in writing task 1?
You are being marked on your ability to group information together – not to repeat it and scatter it in different paragraphs.
Hi Liz,
Can the overview come last?
Sure. But don’t miss it. It is the most important paragraph in task 1. See this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/
Hi Liz,
I cannot upload answer to first IELTS Bar Chart Practice Sample question ( men ,women and children eating five portions of fruits and vegetables).
Please share a link for the answer.
Thank you.
Try the main writing task 1 page. Click on the RED BAR at the top of the website.
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Thanks madam Liz, the work on your web is quite blissful
Hello Liz
First of all, thank you for your videos, tips and all you do for us. I want to know one thing. Do we have to write writing tasks in IELTS with handwriting?
If you are taking normal IELTS, it will all be hand written. However, there are some countries and some test centers that offer computer delivered IELTS.
Hi Liz,
Thanks for a big support, your website is too useful.
The diagrams depict the process of cement production and its usage in making concrete.
In cement production there are 4 stages involved. In the first stage limestone and clay are crushed to powder form. This then passes through a mixer into a rotating heater, which is supplied with constant heat at one end. Afterwhich, the mixture is ground to develop cement. This final product is bagged thereafter.
The process of concrete making involves 4 items, cement(15%), sand(25%),gravel(50%) and water(10%). All these ingredients are mixed in a concrete mixer which rotates clock-wise.This process results in the formation of concrete.
Overall, the making of cement is of 4 stages, in which a number of equipments are used. As far as concrete production is concerned, all the substances are mixed in a single machine.
Hi, Liz. Firstly, I’d like to thank you for these great lessons which are very helpful for me in preparing my upcoming academic IELTS test. Secondly, I’d like to ask you if we are allowed to use/draw an arrow in the writing tasks? You know, to add some words that we’ve forgot to mention earlier. And when we use pen in writing tasks, is it okay to cross out some words, even a long sentence?
The examiner only sees the answer sheets. So you can draw, underline, , make notes, plan etc all over your question paper for listening, reading and writing. See this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-help-faq/ and this page: https://ieltsliz.com/deleting-words-in-ielts-writing/. You can find all my tips on the main pages of this site which you access through the RED BAR at the top of the website.
You are astonishing. thanks a lot for your help, time and on top of that patience.
Hello,
can all diagrams be written in a passive voice? such as the tense used in the diagram above?
As seen in the model above, the tense will vary to show a range.
Hi Liz, first of all, thank you for your great advice. I was wondering about the format of writing. Are we allowed to leave space in the first sentence of every paragraph? (just to indicate that there is a new paragraph starting ?
Maria
https://ieltsliz.com/should-i-indent-my-paragraphs-in-ielts-writing/
Hi, Liz.How can we write overviews for PROCCES and Map.What data shoul we mention?
A process is another name for a diagram. All writing task 1, including diagrams and maps, MUST have an overview. It is the most important statement/paragraph in your task 1 writing. For diagrams, state the key stages. For maps, state the key changes (if it is time related) and/or the main features.