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Academic Task 1: Recycling paper (process)

Academic Task 1 147 words 1 min read

Task

The diagram shows the stages in the recycling of waste paper. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.

Stages: 1. Waste paper is collected from homes and offices. 2. It is sorted by quality and transported to a recycling plant. 3. The paper is mixed with water and chemicals in a large tank to form pulp. 4. The pulp is screened to remove plastic and staples. 5. Ink is removed by washing and with air bubbles. 6. The clean pulp is pressed into thin sheets and dried by heated rollers. 7. The finished paper is cut and wrapped, ready for sale.

Band 7.5 answer

The diagram illustrates how waste paper is turned into new paper in seven stages, from collection to final packaging.

Overall, the process begins with collecting and sorting paper and ends with the production of finished sheets, with most of the stages involving the cleaning of pulp.

First, waste paper is collected from homes and offices. It is then sorted according to quality and transported to a recycling plant. At the plant, the paper is mixed with water and chemicals in a large tank, where it breaks down into pulp.

Next, the pulp is screened to remove contaminants such as plastic and staples. Ink is then eliminated by washing the pulp and using air bubbles. Once the pulp is clean, it is pressed into thin sheets, which are dried by heated rollers. Finally, the dry paper is cut and wrapped so that it is ready to be sold.

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Why this scores 7.5

One note for each marking criterion.

Task response: All stages are included in the right order, and the overview summarises the process.
Coherence and cohesion: Clear sequencing through First, then, Next, Once, Finally. Paragraphs group the stages sensibly.
Lexical resource: Accurate process vocabulary (contaminants, screened, eliminated).
Grammatical range and accuracy: Consistent use of the present passive with variety (relative clause, subordinate clauses).
Task achievement: Sequence and detail are complete with no unsupported additions.
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