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IELTS Writing Task 1 - Describe A Process With Sample Answer

This document summarizes an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer that describes the 8-step process of tying a bow tie based on an illustrated diagram. The summary includes: 1) The sample answer describes each of the 8 steps to tie a bow tie, beginning with placing the tie around the neck and ending by adjusting both sides of the bow for symmetry. 2) The answer receives a high band score of 9.0 for fully addressing the task, using coherent sequencing expressions, appropriate vocabulary, and varying grammatical structures. 3) The teacher's notes point out that IELTS writing diagrams always include helpful labels to describe the process rather than making the task more complex.

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IELTS Writing Task 1 - Describe A Process With Sample Answer

This document summarizes an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer that describes the 8-step process of tying a bow tie based on an illustrated diagram. The summary includes: 1) The sample answer describes each of the 8 steps to tie a bow tie, beginning with placing the tie around the neck and ending by adjusting both sides of the bow for symmetry. 2) The answer receives a high band score of 9.0 for fully addressing the task, using coherent sequencing expressions, appropriate vocabulary, and varying grammatical structures. 3) The teacher's notes point out that IELTS writing diagrams always include helpful labels to describe the process rather than making the task more complex.

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IELTS Writing Task 1: Question


Today’s example of a process diagram is just for fun. It’s unlikely that you would be asked to
describe a process this difficult in the real test!
The illustration below shows the process of tying a bow tie.

Write a report explaining to a university lecturer how to tie his bow tie.

Write at least 150 words.

IELTS Writing Task 1: Model Answer


The diagram illustrates how to knot a bow tie in eight stages.

To begin with, the tie should be placed around the neck, with one end slightly longer than the
other. Then place the longer end over the other and pass it upwards and behind the point
where the two ends cross.

Next, take the other end of the tie and bend it twice to form an ‘S’ shape. Bring the longer
end down and in front, so that it holds the ‘S’ curve in place. Now comes the trickiest part of
the process. Take the long end of the tie and form a similar ‘S’ shape before passing it
through the narrow gap behind the other end. This creates a knot and the bow should now
be held securely in place.

Finally, adjust both sides of the bow to make it symmetrical and prepare to be the envy of
your friends.

(152 words, IELTS 9.0)

Why does this Task 1 answer get an IELTS Band 9 score?


Task achievement: The model answer fully satisfies all requirements of the task by
describing each stage in the process.

Coherence and cohesion: The model answer uses a range of sequencing expressions to
describe the order in which the actions should be carried out. The answer is divided into
several paragraphs for ease of understanding, with the inclusion of a general sentence –
Now comes the trickiest part of the process – to aid coherence.

Lexical resource: A range of appropriate vocabulary is introduced, including action verbs


such as knot, bend, pass and adjust.

Grammatical range and accuracy: The correct forms – imperatives, modals – are used to
give instructions. Sentence patterns vary and are always grammatically accurate.

Teacher’s Notes
As I mentioned in my introduction above, this IELTS Writing Task 1
question is not entirely serious. It would be quite shocking to have to
describe a process like this one in the real exam. It does illustrate a
serious point though. Almost every diagram in IELTS Writing Task 1
contains some vocabulary in the form of labels. The vocabulary is
there to help you, not to make the task more complex. So be
grateful for all those labels!

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