Recycling Glass Bottles

Part B – Translate with Linkers (10 sentences)

Use the linker in ( ) and follow the Tense note.

Exercise 1 – Match the paraphrase

Choose the best synonym for each original word from the task.

1. shows → — choose —depictsreprocessingthe stages involvedgivencontainers
2. recycling → — choose —givenreprocessingcontainersdepictsthe stages involved
3. bottles → — choose —reprocessingcontainersdepictsgiventhe stages involved
4. below → — choose —reprocessinggivencontainersthe stages involveddepicts
5. the process → — choose —depictscontainersthe stages involvedgivenreprocessing

Exercise 2 – Complete the Introduction

Type ONE word in each gap (do not copy the task words).

The diagram the stages in reprocessing used glass so that they can be once more.

Exercise 3 – Write your Introduction

Use the template in Step 7. Use at least 3 synonyms from the table.

Words: 0 (target 20–35)

• I changed the reporting verb and at least two key words of the task.
• I kept technical words and explained them if needed.
• My Introduction is ONE sentence and has no data.

Exercise 4 – Complete the Overview

Type ONE word (or number) in each gap.

, there are stages in the process, which can be into two main : the collection and preparation of used glass and the and sale of new bottles. The process with the collection of used bottles and with new bottles being sold, so it is a process.

Exercise 5 – Choose the best Overview

Which sentence is a good Band 6.0+ overview?

Exercise 6 – Write your Overview

Use the Band 6.0 or Band 7.0 template in Step 8.

Words: 0 (target 30–40)

• I started with “Overall,”.
• I gave the number of stages and the two phases.
• I named the first and the last stage. No specific details or numbers.

Exercise 7 – Passive verbs

Write the correct passive form (V3) of the verb in brackets.

1. First, used glass bottles (collect) from bottle banks.
2. Next, they (take) to a cleaning plant.
3. There, they (wash) with high-pressure water.
4. After that, the bottles (sort) into three colours.
5. Then, the glass (crush) into small pieces.

Exercise 8 – Check the details in the diagram

Look at the diagram and complete each fact (one word or number).

1. The bottles are washed with water.
2. The glass is sorted into clear, green and glass.
3. The small pieces of crushed glass are called .
4. In the first phase, there are stages.

Exercise 9 – Write Body 1 (Stages 1 → 4)

Start with “In the first phase, … / The process commences when …”. Use different linkers and include the key details.

Words: 0 (target 60–80)

• I covered stages 1–4 in order: collection, washing, sorting, crushing.
• I used the passive for every stage (are collected, are washed …).
• I mentioned high-pressure water, the three colours and cullet.
• I used at least one complex sentence (where / which / once).

Exercise 10 – Put the sentences in order

Choose 1–4 for each sentence.

Exercise 11 – Choose the correct linker

Pick the word or phrase that fits each gap.

1. — choose —FirstlyTurning to the production phaseTo begin with, the cullet — choose —is heatedheatsis heating to 1,500°C.
2. The molten glass is poured into moulds, — choose —whichwherewhen it is shaped into bottles.
3. — choose —At firstFinallyMeanwhile, the bottles — choose —sellare soldare selling in shops.

Exercise 12 – Write Body 2 (Stages 5 → 8)

Start with “In the second phase, … / Turning to the production phase, …”.

Words: 0 (target 50–70)

• I covered stages 5–8: melting, moulding, filling, sale.
• I included “1,500°C” and the raw material (sand).
• I said that the bottles return to bottle banks – it is cyclical.

Exercise 13 – Your full essay

Press “Collect my paragraphs” to copy your four paragraphs here, then edit them into one essay.

Words: 0 (minimum 150)