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1、大学英语高级I:大学学术英语College English Advanced Level I:English for General Academic PurposesLecture 9.2:Lecture 9.2:Describing a DiagramDescribing a DiagramWhat is a Diagram?A diagram is a plan,sketch,drawing,or outline designed to demonstrate or explain how something works or to clarify the relationship be
2、tween the parts of a whole.IELTS Process-Chocolate ProductionYou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.The diagram shows how chocolate is produced.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.Write at least 150 words.Model AnswerThe
3、diagram explains the process for the making of chocolate.There are a total of ten stages in the process,beginning with the growing of the pods on the cacao trees and culminating in the production of the chocolate.First of all,the cocoa comes from the cacao tree,which is grown in the South American a
4、nd African continents and the country of Indonesia.Once the pods are ripe and red,they are harvested and the white cocoa beans are removed.Following a period of fermentation,they are then laid out on a large tray so they can dry under the sun.Next,they are then placed into large sacks and transporte
5、d by train or lorry.After this,the beans are delivered to a chocolate factory where they are roasted in an oven at temperatures of between 250 and 350 degrees Celsius.After being roasted,the beans are crushed and separated from their outer shell.In the final stage,this inner part that is left is pre
6、ssed and the liquid chocolate is produced.In conclusion,it takes a rather complex process to turn cocoa beans into chocolate and each procedure is essential to the completion of the final product.(199 Words)u Structureu Introductionu Bodyu ConclusionSome common expressions frequently used in the pro
7、cess description:introductionThe diagram explains/shows/reveals/illustrates/describes/indicates the process/structure of.The picture illustrates.It mainly consists of.It works as follows.It always involves following steps.The whole procedure can be divided into.stages,beginning with.and culminating
8、in.bodyFirstly/first of all/in the first step/to begin with.Secondly/in the second step.After this/next/then/later/in the following stage/subsequently.Finally/consequently/in the last step/ultimately/in the end.conclusionIn conclusion.In short.In summary.first of alloncefollowingthennextafter this,i
9、n the final stageUse of Time Connectors e.g.Use of Passive Voice0203e.g.01Next,they are then placed into large sacks and transported by train or lorry.Once the pods are ripe and red,they are harvested and the white cocoa beans are removed.After being roasted,the beans are crushed and separated from
10、their outer shell.e.g.Variety of Expressions and Sentence StructuresTo begin,the cocoa comes from the cacao tree,which is grown in the South American and African continents and the country of Indonesia.Following a period of fermentation,they are then laid out on a large tray so they can dry under th
11、e sun.After this,the beans are delivered to a chocolate factory where they are roasted in an oven at temperatures of between 250 and 350 degrees Celsius.e.g.010203a.Change the word class of the key words.e.g.l ferment v.-fermentation n.b.Substitute them with their synonyms to avoid repetition.e.g.l spread-laid out.l taken delivered.e.g.,which is grown in.factory where they are.c.Use a mix of complex structures to vary your monotonous simple sentence patterns Review010203Use of time connectorsVariety of expressions and sentence structuresUse of pass voice谢谢观看Thanks
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