IELTS Writing

Writing Task 1 · Process diagram

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IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic)

The diagram below shows the process by which seawater is turned into drinking water at a desalination plant. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

How a desalination plant produces drinking water from seawater
Stage 1
Intake
Seawater is drawn from the ocean through an intake pipe
Stage 2
Pre-filtration
A screen removes sand, seaweed and other large particles
Stage 3
Chemical dosing
Chemicals are added to bind smaller impurities together
Stage 4
Reverse osmosis
Water is forced at high pressure through fine membranes that separate the salt
Stage 5
Brine disposal
The salty waste (brine) is pumped back out to sea
Stage 6
Remineralisation & disinfection
Minerals are added and the water is disinfected to make it safe
Stage 7
Storage & distribution
Potable water is stored in tanks, then piped to households
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