The diagram below shows the process of growing and preparing pineapples and pineapple product.

Practice this IELTS Writing Task 1 question on IELTSX. The diagram below shows the process of growing and preparing pineapples and pineapple product.

Pineapples Products Growing Preparing Process Diagram - IELTS Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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Written by an IELTSX user under exam conditions and published unedited and anonymously. Band 8.5 · 180 words.

The diagram illustrates the process of growing and preparing pineapples and pineapple products.

Overall, the process consists of eight main stages, beginning with the cultivation of pineapples and ending with the production of pineapple juice, canned pineapples, or fresh pineapples for export. It is a linear process that branches into three different production lines.

The process begins with pineapples being grown in warm temperatures of 28–30°C, with each plant spaced 26 cm apart. After seven months, chemicals are applied to the plants, which continue growing for another five months until the fruit reaches approximately 30 cm in height and weighs around 2 kg. The harvested pineapples are then washed with water.

Following this, the process is divided into three separate pathways. For juice production, the crown is removed, the fruit is sliced, and the pieces are processed in an extractor to produce pineapple juice. Similarly, for canned pineapples, the top is cut off before the fruit is sliced and packed into cans. Alternatively, pineapples intended for export are coated with wax, packed into crates, and finally transported overseas by ship.

Examiner feedback

This is an exceptionally strong response that clearly and accurately describes the process. The structure is logical, and the use of the passive voice is near-perfect, making it read very professionally. To move to a Band 9, the writer could incorporate slightly more sophisticated lexical choices and a more comprehensive summary of the time duration in the overview.

Task Achievement - 8

- The response fully covers all requirements, including data on temperature, timing, and dimensions. - The overview is clear and identifies the key branching nature of the process. - Key features are highlighted and supported by the data provided in the diagram.

Coherence & Cohesion - 9

- Paragraphing is logically managed, separating the growth cycle from the processing and distribution phases. - Cohesive devices such as "Following this" and "Alternatively" are used naturally to guide the reader through the three branches. - The progression of the response is effortless to follow, reflecting a high level of organizational skill.

Lexical Resource - 8

- The vocabulary used is highly appropriate for the task, including terms like "cultivation," "linear process," and "extractor." - While the language is precise, there is room for even more sophisticated synonyms to describe the stages (e.g., "destined for" instead of "intended for"). - Spelling and word formation are entirely accurate.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 9

- An excellent variety of complex and compound sentences is used throughout the response. - The passive voice is used with high precision, which is appropriate for describing a manufacturing process (e.g., "are processed," "is divided"). - Punctuation and grammatical structures are error-free.

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