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Note the use of the passive Summarising the stages in a diagram
because what happens to the waste is 1-- First/Before/When
the important information.
Next I Then I After that, ...
Sample answer Finally/Lastly/Eventually, ..
The diagram illustrates how rubbish from homes is used
Describing trends
to create energy. The process is quite straightforward,
but there are several important stages to complete and a a (n) ... increase/decrease/rise/fall/drop in
number of safety controls.
to increase/decrease/rise/fall/drop by
When the waste truck arrives at the plant, the waste is - to fluctuate
tipped into a bunker where it can be stored until it is
to remain stable/steady
needed. Eventually, the waste is collected and burned in
a furnace, and this produces steam, flue gases and ash. to dip
Unlike the steam, the ash is not useful, so it is sent by a to peak
conveyor belt to another truck and taken to a landfill site.
Before the steam is used, it must be treated by removing Introducing the overview
any nitrogen oxide. Then the steam is separated from Overall, ...
the flue gases and used to drive a turbine and generate
Thus, ..
electricity.
Clearly, ...
The flue gases are also cleaned by removing pollutants
such as mercury and acid gas. Finally, clean gases and
any remaining water vapour are released into the air.
Task2
Use other forms of key
words if you know them. This task is in the form of a statement and question(s).
There may be more than one part to discuss, and you need
to give your own opinion.
Useful language Your answer must be at least 250 words long. You can write
Starting your answer I Introducing a key point more than this, but if you write less, you will lose some
marks. You need to spend about 40 minutes on this task.
The graph/chart/table/diagram shows ...
There are twice as many marks for Part 2 as for Part 1.
The graph/chart/table/diagram gives/provides
information about/on ...
You should try to:
The graph/chart/table/diagram indicates ...
• discuss all the questions or issues in the task;
The diagram illustrates ...
• present main ideas and provide some supporting ideas
According to the graph/chart/table/diagram, or examples;
• include relevant examples from your own experience;
Linking ideas and sentences
• draw a logical conclusion;
In addition I Also, ...
• organise your answer, using paragraphs;
However, ...
• link your ideas together in a logical way;
Comparing and contrasting • use your own words where possible and avoid copying
While .. . from the question;
On the other hand, .. • write grammatically correct sentences;
However, .. . • use accurate spelling and punctuation;
Although .. . • write in a formal academic style.
Similarly, .. .
You studied and practised Writing Task 2 in Units 2, 4, 6 and 8.
In contrast/comparison, .
Unlike .. .

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