When you first read the diagram, you may not understand it. If this is the case, try and use some of these steps. Order the steps from 1 to 5.

1.  2.   3.   4.   5.

A. Circle the information in the diagram you do understand. You probably understand more than you think.

B. If you are still unsure what to write, move on to Part 2 of the Writing test. This is worth more marks and it will give you longer to think about Part 1.

C. Ask yourself some of these questions:

• How many stages are there?
• Are the stages in a particular order?
• Do some stages take place at the same time?

D. Write a brief plan as you did in exercise 9, and include vocabulary already given. However, remember to write sentences in your own words.

E. Study the diagram carefully. Although the task is not testing your knowledge on the subject, your interpretation of the diagram needs to be accurate.