IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Questions: Construction

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Process Diagram Task 1

The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.

Process diagram for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question: The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.

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The plans below show a college café before it was redesigned and how it looks now.

Map for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question: The plans below show a college café before it was redesigned and how it looks now.

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The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.

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The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and 2010.

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The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today.

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The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site.

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