IELTS Writing

Writing Task 1 · Process diagram

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IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic)

The diagram below illustrates the stages involved in developing a grassroots community football player into a professional, from initial recruitment to a signed contract. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

From grassroots to professional: a football player's development pathway
Stage 1
Community trials
Children attend open local trials; coaches assess basic ability.
Stage 2
Grassroots club
Selected players join a local club for weekly training in core skills.
Stage 3
Regional squad
Promising players picked for a district development squad, playing neighbouring areas.
Stage 4
Professional academy
Strongest performers invited to an academy with full-time coaching and fitness.
Stage 5
Assessment period
Scouts and analysts evaluate match performance over several months.
Stage 6
Youth trial contract
Chosen players offered a trial contract and added to reserve-team fixtures.
Stage 7
Professional contract
Impressive players sign a full contract and join the senior first team.
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