Step-by-step guide to answering this type of IELTS Writing Task 1 question. Covers structure, key language, and band-scoring criteria.
Originally published May 2018. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
In this post, we will look at a Writing Task 1 Academic process essay example How coffee is produced ad prepared for sale? from the IELTS writing task 1 Academic Test.
Students often ask if the questions are repeated year after year and the answer is no, but the type of chart, graph or process can be. There are so many questions written each year, you may find you practice answering various questions on different topics. It is best practice to learn how to answer each one of the various types of writing task 1 questions, from bar charts, line graphs, maps, process etc.
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Take a look at the IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic essay Process example below:
*This process question and answer were provided by a student. IELTS Achieve did not design this question*
How coffee is produced ad prepared for sale?
The diagram below shows how coffee is produced and prepared for sale in supermarkets and shops.
Take a look at the model answer.
The picture describes the production of coffee and the preparation for delivery into different stores. Overall, there are 11 stages in manufacturing coffee. Beginning with picking up the coffee beans and ending with packaging and delivery for public consumption. First, the mature coffee beans are picked up in the coffee field. After that, the collected beans are then dried under the sun and then roasted in a roasting oven. Next, the roasted beans are placed in a cooling area to lower the temperature immediately. Afterwards, the coffee beans are then ground and then the mixture is later mixed with boiling water. In the subsequent stage, the mixture of water and ground coffee beans is then strained and placed in a freezer to chill. Consequently, the frozen liquid is subjected to a grinder and arranged in a drying vacuum to remove its water content. Finally, the dried ground coffee beans are being packed in a jar and they are being delivered to different stores.
Word count – 163 / Band score 80
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Task Achievement – The answer provides a paraphrased question, to begin with, followed by an overview that gives the reader key information.
Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs.
Lexical Resource – There is evidence of paraphrasing, synonyms and some less common words.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences are mainly made up of multiple clauses and have a variety of structures.
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Step-by-step guide to answering this type of IELTS Writing Task 1 question. Covers structure, key language, and band-scoring criteria.
Originally published May 2018. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
In this post, we will look at a Writing Task 1 Academic process essay example from the IELTS writing task 1 Academic Test. Students often ask if the questions are repeated year after year and the answer is no, but the type of chart, graph or process can be.
There are so many questions written each year, you may find you practice answering various questions on different topics. It is best practice to learn how to answer each one of the various types of writing task 1 questions, from bar charts, line graphs, maps, process etc.
If you would like to learn how to structure a process essay please click the button below >
Take a look at the IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic essay example below >>
*This process question and answer were provided by a student. IELTS Achieve did not design this question*
The diagram illustrates the procedure of how to recycle worn-out glass bottles.
Overall, it can be observed that there are three phases in recycling used glass bottles, beginning with the collection of wasted bottles and ending with the delivery of newly created bottles.
First, wasted glass bottles are gathered and put into a collection point and then these bottles will be transferred to a facility where they are placed into high-pressure water tanks to wash out dirt and impurities. Next, the bottles will be arranged and categorized into three colours (brown, green and clear).
In the subsequent stage, the bottles are then delivered to a glass factory where they will be smashed into small pieces. Then, the process continues by putting them into a burning furnace with temperatures ranging from 6000c up to 8000C and then a liquid is produced. Afterwards, the recycled liquid glass and new liquid glass will be combined and shaped in a glass mould. Finally, newly formed glasses are filled with products and delivered to different supermarkets.
Word count – 171 / Band score 8
Task Achievement – The answer provides a paraphrased question, to begin with, followed by an overview that gives the reader key information.
Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs.
Lexical Resource – There is evidence of paraphrasing, synonyms and some less common words.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences are mainly made up of multiple clauses and have a variety of structures.
We hope you found this post helpful in helping you to study for the IELTS Test. Let us know in the comments or on the Facebook page if you have any questions. The best way to keep up to date with posts like this is to like us on Facebook, and then follow us onInstagramand Pinterest. We offer essay correction services, mock exams, and online courses. If you need help preparing for the IELTS Test, join the IELTS Achieve Academy and see how we can help you achieve your desired band score faster.
Step-by-step guide to answering this type of IELTS Writing Task 1 question. Covers structure, key language, and band-scoring criteria.
Originally published May 2018. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
In this post, we will look at a Writing Task 1 Academic process essay example from the IELTS writing task 1 Academic Test. Students often ask if the questions are repeated year after year and the answer is no, but the type of chart, graph or process can be.
There are so many questions written each year, you may find you practice answering various questions on different topics. It is best practice to learn how to answer each one of the various types of writing task 1 questions, from bar charts, line graphs, maps, process etc.
If you would like to learn how to structure a process essay please click the button below >
Take a look at the IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic essay example below >>
*This process question and answer were provided by a student. IELTS Achieve did not design this question*
The picture shows the procedure of how to create bricks to be used in construction.
Overall, it can be observed that there are eight stages in the process, beginning with the digging of clay by the digger and ending with the bricks being delivered to different building sites.
To begin with, clay is collected by a bulldozer and then taken to a metal grid with a roller to press the clay and to incorporate sand and water. After this, the processed clay will then be subjected to a moulder or a wire cutter machine to form the clay into bricks.
In the subsequent stage, the newly formed brick will be placed in a drying oven where it will stay for about 24-48 hours. Next, the bricks will rest in two different chambers with temperatures ranging from 200 0C-9800C (1st chamber) and 8700C- 13000C ( 2nd chamber) respectively. Afterwards, the bricks will be exposed to a cooling chamber for about 48-72 hours and then later will be packed. Finally, the bricks are then stored and delivered to different construction sites.
Word count – 179 / Band score 8
Task Achievement – The answer provides a paraphrased question, to begin with, followed by an overview that gives the reader key information.
Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs.
Lexical Resource – There is evidence of paraphrasing, synonyms and some less common words.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences are mainly made up of multiple clauses and have a variety of structures.
We hope you found this post helpful in helping you to study for the IELTS Test. Let us know in the comments or on the Facebook page if you have any questions. The best way to keep up to date with posts like this is to like us on Facebook, and then follow us onInstagramand Pinterest. We offer essay correction services, mock exams, and online courses. If you need help preparing for the IELTS Test, join the IELTS Achieve Academy and see how we can help you achieve your desired band score faster.
Step-by-step guide to answering this type of IELTS Writing Task 1 question. Covers structure, key language, and band-scoring criteria.
Originally published May 2018. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
In this post, we will look at a Writing Task 1 Academic process essay example from the IELTS writing task 1 Academic Test. Students often ask if the questions are repeated year after year and the answer is no, but the type of chart, graph or process can be.
There are so many questions written each year, you may find you practice answering various questions on different topics. It is best practice to learn how to answer each one of the various types of writing task 1 questions, from bar charts, line graphs, maps, process etc.
If you would like to learn how to structure a process essay please click the button below >
Take a look at the IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic essay example below >>
*This process question and answer were provided by a student. IELTS Achieve did not design this question*
The picture illustrates the different life stages of a salmon.
Overall, it can be observed that there are eight phases in the life cycle of a salmon, beginning with laying fertilized eggs by mature salmons in the river and ending with producing its own sets of fingerlings in the same river.
To begin with, mature salmons will produce fertilized eggs in the river and then the incubation period starts, which nurtures and helps the eggs to hatch. Next, the fertilized eggs will hatch into a freshwater hearing. These hearings will proceed to an estuary where they can mingle with other hearings.
In the subsequent stage, estuary hearings will then journey to a rearing area where they will join other hearings to develop into medium sized salmons. Afterwards, they will travel together towards the ocean to become fully grown salmons. Finally, the salmons will then proceed to the same river to produce fertilized eggs for the survival of its species.
Word count 159 / Band score 8
Task Achievement – The answer provides a paraphrased question, to begin with, followed by an overview that gives the reader key information.
Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs.
Lexical Resource – There is evidence of paraphrasing, synonyms and some less common words.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences are mainly made up of multiple clauses and have a variety of structures.
We hope you found this post helpful in helping you to study for the IELTS Test. Let us know in the comments or on the Facebook page if you have any questions. The best way to keep up to date with posts like this is to like us on Facebook, and then follow us onInstagramand Pinterest. We offer essay correction services, mock exams, and online courses. If you need help preparing for the IELTS Test, join the IELTS Achieve Academy and see how we can help you achieve your desired band score faster.
Step-by-step guide to answering this type of IELTS Writing Task 1 question. Covers structure, key language, and band-scoring criteria.
Originally published May 2018. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
In this post, we will look at a Writing Task 1 Academic table essay example from the IELTS writing task 1 Academic Test. Students often ask if the questions are repeated year after year and the answer is no, but the type of chart, graph or table can be.
There are so many questions written each year, you may find you practice answering various questions on different topics. It is best practice to learn how to answer each one of the various types of writing task 1 questions, from bar charts, line graphs, maps, process etc.
If you would like to learn how to structure a charts, graphs, table essay please click the button below >
Take a look at the IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic essay example below >>
*This table question and answer were provided by a student. IELTS Achieve did not design this question*
The table illustrates the comparative statistics about the seven hindrances encountered by students from two different elementary schools in 2005 and 2015. The units of measurement are in percentage.
Overall, The survey started in the year 2005 which revealed that not following instructions had the highest fraction while poor reading ability received the lowest percentage in students from school A. Difficulty concentrating in lessons garnered the topmost proportion, while problems in spelling obtained the lowest section in children from school B. After 10 years, handwriting took the top spot in school A, whereas both concentration difficulties and verbal expression got the top spot in school B.
On the one hand, in the year 2005, not following instructions acquired the highest proportion with 40% from school A followed by problems in concentration, troubles in verbal expressions and lacking listening skills with 40% and both 35% respectively, whereas poor reading ability got the lowest percentage. In school B, having a hard time concentrating is the topmost problem with 15 % followed by verbal expression obstacles, poor listening skills and problems in reading with 14%, 11% and 8% accordingly.
On the other hand, after 10 years, trouble with handwriting got the highest number with 28% from school A. Just trailing behind were spelling struggles and weak reading ability with 25% and 23% correspondingly. In school B both problems in verbal expression of ideas and concentration lessons shared the top spot with 15% next to it are lacking in listening skills and weak reading ability with 10% and 9% respectively.
Finally, not following instructions and concentration difficulties received the lowest in school A with both 18% whereas poor reading ability obtained the lowest number with only 9% in school B.
Word count – 286 / Band score 8
*This is a little long for a writing task 1 essay – do you think some of the information could have been edited? What would you have cut out of the essay? Answer in the comments below*
Task Achievement – The answer provides a paraphrased question, to begin with, followed by an overview that gives the reader key information.
Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs.
Lexical Resource – There is evidence of paraphrasing, synonyms and some less common words.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences are mainly made up of multiple clauses and have a variety of structures.
We hope you found this post useful in helping you to study for the IELTS Test. If you have any questions please let us know in the comments below or on the Facebook page.
The best way to keep up to date with posts like this is to like us on Facebook, then follow us on Instagram and Pinterest.
If you need help preparing for the IELTS Test, join the IELTS Achieve Academy and see how we can assist you to achieve your desired band score. We offer an essay correction service, mock exams and online courses.
