UNIT 12- PROCESS REVIEW
I. STRUCTURE REVIEW
Conjunctions
First,
After that,
Then,
Next, /The next stage is…
Following this,
Finally
Outline:
a, Introduction
The diagram demonstrates the process of + V-ing (eg: of making bricks)
b, Overview
Overall, it is clear that there are … main stages in the process, beginning with +V-ing, and
ending with V-ing.
c, Details
First,… (passive voice)
Then,…
Next,…
After that,….
Finally,….
Task 1. The diagram below shows one way of manufacturing ceramic pots.
Brainstorming ideas:
1. What is the title of the process? Paraphrase it.
2. How many steps are there?
3. What is the first step?
4. What is the last step?
Fill in the following essay using the words in the table:
finished before Produced Once collected
crushed Making thereafter Various Truck
continues colors
The given process illustrates how ceramic pots are 1)__________.
Overall, the 2)_________ of ceramic pots involves 3)________ stages, in which raw materials
are first 4)___________ and eventually colored and heated two times to become
5)_________pots.
The process commences when raw materials are dug out of the ground by the use of a digger,
and then delivered to a factory by 6)____________ . At the factory, the raw clay is 7)______
twice to become finer clay, 8) __________being sent to a cylindrical tank where it is mixed
with water. The moistened clay is 9)_____________ pumped into molds, and is left in those
molds for 4 to 6 hours. 10)__________ dried, the clay pots begin to take shape.
The process 11)________when the assembled clay pots are heated in a kiln under 1000
degrees Celsius. At this stage of the process, 12)_______ are added, and the pots are
then fired for the second time in another kiln to become fully shaped, colored ceramic pots.
II. GRAMMAR HIGHLIGHTS – USING LINKING WORDS
Task 1. Connect the sentences below. Use the linking words in brackets in each case.
Eg: The parts of the cars are assembled. The cars are exported. (after)
After the parts of the cars are assembled, the cars are exported.
1. The snow falls. It covers the ground as a protective layer. (when)
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2. Her cubs are born. The lioness licks them all over. (as soon as)
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3. The paper is collected. It is sent to a recycling factory. (once)
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4. Volcanoes erupt. They sent huge amounts of smoke into the air. (before)
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5. The plants perspire. The air becomes humid. (when)
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6. The trees are cut down. The forest is gradually destroyed. (As)
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Task 2. Connect these sentences using your own words.
1. The food is processed. It is packaged. It is distributed.
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2. The cycle is completed. It repeats itself all over again.
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3. The rubbish is collected. It is sent to a center for sorting. It is recycled.
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4. A new model of the bicycle is developed. The bicycle is tested.
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5. The TV is assembled. It is sent to the shops.
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6. The water is purified. It is bottled.
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7. The data about the weather is collected. The information is then broadcast.
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8. The prototype is tested. It is modified.
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III. WRITING PRACTICE
Task 1. Read the following passage:
Fill in the following chart with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9.
Task 2. The diagram below shows how ethanol fuel is produced from corn. Write a
complete essay to describe it. (at least 150 words)
