Unit 1: Writing

Unit 1: Writing

By NGUYEN NHAT ANH

Outcomes

unit 1 writing

• describe a process

• use sequencing expressions to describe the order of stages in a process

• use the present simple passive to describe a process

• write an introduction and overview.

​Describe a process

We are interested in what happens rather than in who does the various actions involved. Therefore we use the Passive voice, e.g. 'Water is heated'.

Subject | Subject

Some text here about the topic of discussion

​Describe a process

• An introduction - or introductory sentence-in task 1 is often a paraphrase of the question- it tells the reader what kind of data this is.

• An overview presents the data in summary form.

Subject | Subject

Some text here about the topic of discussion

The process consists of eight main stages- from planting and plucking on the plantation, drying, withering, sorting and packaging in the factory to, distribution and sales all over the world.

​Overview

The diagram shows the process of producing tea fromplanting to its arrival in the shops

​Introductory sentence

Examples

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Poll

Where should the overview be in the essay?

• At the end

• After the introduction

• In the body paragraph

• The first sentence of the essay

Multiple Choice

Choose the best description

Stringhopper press

• It has two parts which are different in shape but the same size. It is made of a light material such as plastic

• It's made of heavy metal and has two parts which are similar in shape. The centre is round and there are handles on each side. One part fits into the other

• It has two parts and one goes on top of the other. It is square in shape and made of wood

Multiple Choice

Choose the best description

Stringhopper mats

• These are round shallow baskets made of thin pieces of wood. The wood is in a criss-cross pattern to form large holes

• These are cloth triangles with very small holes in them.

• These are thick pieces of wood with rectangular holes in them.

Multiple Choice

Choose the best description

rice grinder

• It is made of metal and the top and bottom are the same size and shape

• It is a metal machine with a wide base and a narrow tray on top

• It is a machine made of metal with a wide tray at the top and a narrower base.

Open Ended

Write 3 materials that you know

Open Ended

Write 3 parts of a tool that you know

Open Ended

Write 3 shapes that you know

​Part 1: Describing a process

• Don't worry if you don't know about topic.

• The notes and pictures give you the ideas and vocabulary you need

• You need to use ​full sentences, using appropriate structures.

• Use present simple passive to describe a process​

Mindset for IELTS 1| Writng

describe a process

Fill in the Blanks

Match the short instructions to the pictures.

a) push through the stringhopper press onto the stringhopper mats

b) add water to the flour

c) put the rice into the grinder and grind into flour

d) cook in a steamer

e) serve with spicy curries

f) mix well to form a dough

Grammar Focus: Simple present passive

Textbook pg.13​

Read at home

Grammar Focus: Sequencing words

​After /Finally/ First /Next/ The next stage/ Then

​Sequencing words

• Each task type requires different types of linkers.

• Need to make it clear in which order the steps take place.

Subject | Subject

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Audio Response

Describe the process in exercise 05 using present simple passive and sequencing words

Open Audio Recorder

Writing an introduction and overview

• introduction and overview are not the same

• both are essential (important)

• introduction tells the reader what type of data it is

• The overview tells the reader something about the data itself without going into detail.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an introduction?

• There are six stages in the process of making stringhoppers, beginning with grinding the rice and making a dough and ending with using a steamer to cook the stringhoppers.

• The diagram demonstrates the process of preparing stringhoppers, a kind of noodle.

Multiple Select

Which of these are NOT overviews?

• The process of making blue cheese can be seen in this series of pictures

• To make a perfect omelette you need fresh ingredients, the right equipment and the correct technique. You must also cook it for the correct amount of time and pay attention to the temperature.

• The production of tea involves a range of stages, from picking the leaves from the plant to drying and distributing it.

• The diagram shows the various stages in the process of making strawberry jam. The first stage is to pick the strawberries when they are ripe

Studying the model answer

The model answers presented in this book are designed to be achievable for the students at this level. They are simple but correct rather than band 8/9 answers.

The diagram demonstrates the process of preparing stringhoppers, a kind of noodle dish. There are six main stages in the process, beginning with grinding the rice and making a dough and ending with using a steamer to cook the stringhoppers. First, the dry rice is put into a rice grinder to make it into flour. Next, the flour is mixed with water and formed into dough. After that, the dough is put into a stringhopper press, which is a metal piece of equipment with two handles and holes in it. The dough is pushed through the holes and it comes out as thin noodles. The noodle 'nests' are placed onto individual stringhopper mats, which are round baskets made of thin pieces of wood. They are then cooked in a steamer until they are ready. The final stage is to serve the stringhoppers with a variety of spicy curries.

The diagram demonstrates the process of preparing stringhoppers, a kind of noodle dish. There are six main stages in the process, beginning with grinding the rice and making a dough and ending with using a steamer to cook the stringhoppers. First, the dry rice is put into a rice grinder to make it into flour. Next, the flour is mixed with water and formed into dough. After that, the dough is put into a stringhopper press, which is a metal piece of equipment with two handles and holes in it. The dough is pushed through the holes and it comes out as thin noodles. The noodle 'nests' are placed onto individual stringhopper mats, which are round baskets made of thin pieces of wood. They are then cooked in a steamer until they are ready. The final stage is to serve the stringhoppers with a variety of spicy curries.

The diagram demonstrates the process of preparing stringhoppers, a kind of noodle dish. There are six main stages in the process, beginning with grinding the rice and making a dough and ending with using a steamer to cook the stringhoppers. First, the dry rice is put into a rice grinder to make it into flour. Next, the flour is mixed with water and formed into dough. After that, the dough is put into a stringhopper press, which is a metal piece of equipment with two handles and holes in it. The dough is pushed through the holes and it comes out as thin noodles. The noodle 'nests' are placed onto individual stringhopper mats, which are round baskets made of thin pieces of wood. They are then cooked in a steamer until they are ready. The final stage is to serve the stringhoppers with a variety of spicy curries.

The diagram demonstrates the process of preparing stringhoppers, a kind of noodle dish. There are six main stages in the process, beginning with grinding the rice and making a dough and ending with using a steamer to cook the stringhoppers. First, the dry rice is put into a rice grinder to make it into flour. Next, the flour is mixed with water and formed into dough. After that, the dough is put into a stringhopper press, which is a metal piece of equipment with two handles and holes in it. The dough is pushed through the holes and it comes out as thin noodles. The noodle 'nests' are placed onto individual stringhopper mats, which are round baskets made of thin pieces of wood. They are then cooked in a steamer until they are ready. The final stage is to serve the stringhoppers with a variety of spicy curries.

The diagram demonstrates the process of preparing stringhoppers, a kind of noodle dish. There are six main stages in the process, beginning with grinding the rice and making a dough and ending with using a steamer to cook the stringhoppers. First, the dry rice is put into a rice grinder to make it into flour. Next, the flour is mixed with water and formed into dough. After that, the dough is put into a stringhopper press, which is a metal piece of equipment with two handles and holes in it. The dough is pushed through the holes and it comes out as thin noodles. The noodle 'nests' are placed onto individual stringhopper mats, which are round baskets made of thin pieces of wood. They are then cooked in a steamer until they are ready. The final stage is to serve the stringhoppers with a variety of spicy curries.

The diagram demonstrates the process of preparing stringhoppers, a kind of noodle dish. There are six main stages in the process, beginning with grinding the rice and making a dough and ending with using a steamer to cook the stringhoppers. First, the dry rice is put into a rice grinder to make it into flour. Next, the flour is mixed with water and formed into dough. After that, the dough is put into a stringhopper press, which is a metal piece of equipment with two handles and holes in it. The dough is pushed through the holes and it comes out as thin noodles. The noodle 'nests' are placed onto individual stringhopper mats, which are round baskets made of thin pieces of wood. They are then cooked in a steamer until they are ready. The final stage is to serve the stringhoppers with a variety of spicy curries.

The diagram demonstrates the process of preparing stringhoppers, a kind of noodle dish. There are six main stages in the process, beginning with grinding the rice and making a dough and ending with using a steamer to cook the stringhoppers. First, the dry rice is put into a rice grinder to make it into flour. Next, the flour is mixed with water and formed into dough. After that, the dough is put into a stringhopper press, which is a metal piece of equipment with two handles and holes in it. The dough is pushed through the holes and it comes out as thin noodles. The noodle 'nests' are placed onto individual stringhopper mats, which are round baskets made of thin pieces of wood. They are then cooked in a steamer until they are ready. The final stage is to serve the stringhoppers with a variety of spicy curries.

​Complete the sentences with a verb from the box in the correct form.

Fill in the Blanks

l A sheet is _______ on the ground and the tree is _______ to get the cherries.

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2 The cherries are_______ and are_______ to the processing plant.

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3 The leaves and stems are-------

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4 The cherries are

Fill in the Blanks

5 The stone is

out of the middle of the cherry.

Fill in the Blanks

6 The cherries are______ and extra ingredients are _______

Fill in the Blanks

7 The quality of the jam is

Fill in the Blanks

8 The jam is

into jars.

Fill in the Blanks

9 A label is

on the jars.

Before you write

​Remember

• include an introduction and an overview

• use the present simple passive

• use sequencing expressions

• write 150 words

Some text here about the topic of discussion

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