Writing Test 3 (Academic) – 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 how used plastic bottles are recycled to make polyester clothing. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Recycling plastic bottles into polyester clothing
  1. 1Bottles collected from recycling bins
  2. 2Sorted by colour and type at a recycling centre
  3. 3Washed to remove labels and dirt
  4. 4Crushed and cut into small flakes
  5. 5Flakes melted and pushed through tiny holes to form fibres
  6. 6Fibres stretched and spun into yarn
  7. 7Yarn woven into fabric
  8. 8Fabric cut and sewn into clothing

Stages run left to right, row by row.

Tips
  • Use the passive voice (are collected, are sorted).
  • Use sequencing words: first, next, after that, once, finally.
  • Overview: say how many stages and the start and end points.
  • Do not miss any stage; you may combine small ones.
Spell-check is off, as in the real test.Word count: 0