Recent Writing Set 4 – Task 1

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  • •Time allowed: 20 minutes.
  • •Task 1: at least 150 words. Task 2: at least 250 words. Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1.
  • •The word count is shown below the answer box, like the computer-delivered test.
  • •Your work is saved in this browser while you type. It is submitted automatically when time runs out.
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Part 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.

The diagram below shows the process of producing cement and how cement is used to make concrete. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Cement and concrete production
  1. 1Limestone and clay are crushed
  2. 2Powder mixed together
  3. 3Mixture heated in a rotating kiln
  4. 4Product ground into cement
  5. 5Cement packed into bags
  6. 6Cement mixed with sand, gravel and water
  7. 7Mixer drum rotates
  8. 8Concrete ready for use

Stages run left to right, row by row.

Tips
  • Use the passive voice to describe each stage (is collected, are sorted).
  • Use sequencers: first, next, after that, once this is done, finally.
  • Overview: say how many stages there are and where the process begins and ends.
  • Write at least 150 words in about 20 minutes.
Spell-check is off, as in the real test.Word count: 0