This is an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer essay on the topic of the process of how pineapples are produced.
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IELTS Essay Task 1: Pineapple Process
The process diagram details the steps by which pineapples are produced for sale.

The process details the steps by which pineapple is produced and shipped for later retail. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that pineapple production involves both man-made and natural processes beginning with the ripening of the fruit, its preparation and division into different sizes before final processing. Smaller pineapples are used for juice, medium sized ones are canned and the largest ones are sold whole.
The processing of all pineapple products begins in a tropical climates (28 °C to 30 °C) during which pineapples are harvested at various sizes including 26cm, 28cm and 30cm (2kg) in total height. The pineapples are then cleaned and divided into three groups with the smallest and medium sized ones both having their tops sliced off and the rinds peeled. The smaller ones are then sent through a juice extractor, while the larger ones are sliced and canned.
In contrast, the 30cm pineapples are simply washed, coated in wax, placed in crates and then shipped on freights overseas.
Analysis
1. The process details the steps by which pineapple is produced and shipped for later retail. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that pineapple production involves both man-made and natural processes beginning with the ripening of the fruit, its preparation and division into different sizes before final processing. 3. Smaller pineapples are used for juice, medium sized ones are canned and the largest ones are sold whole.
- Paraphrase what the process shows.
- Write a clear overview summarising the major trends and differences.
- The overview might need a second sentence.
1. The processing of all pineapple products begins in a tropical climates (28 °C to 30 °C) during which pineapples are harvested at various sizes including 26cm, 28cm and 30cm (2kg) in total height. 2. The pineapples are then cleaned and divided into three groups with the smallest and medium sized ones both having their tops sliced off and the rinds peeled. 3. The smaller ones are then sent through a juice extractor, while the larger ones are sliced and canned.
- Begin writing about the details of the process.
- Compare as much as possible.
- Finish the last steps of the process.
1. In contrast, the 30cm pineapples are simply washed, coated in wax, placed in crates and then shipped on freights overseas.
- Write about the rest of the process – include everything!
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean? Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The process details the steps by which pineapple is produced and shipped for later retail. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that pineapple production involves both man-made and natural processes beginning with the ripening of the fruit, its preparation and division into different sizes before final processing. Smaller pineapples are used for juice, medium sized ones are canned and the largest ones are sold whole.
The processing of all pineapple products begins in a tropical climates (28 °C to 30 °C) during which pineapples are harvested at various sizes including 26cm, 28cm and 30cm (2kg) in total height. The pineapples are then cleaned and divided into three groups with the smallest and medium sized ones both having their tops sliced off and the rinds peeled. The smaller ones are then sent through a juice extractor, while the larger ones are sliced and canned.
In contrast, the 30cm pineapples are simply washed, coated in wax, placed in crates and then shipped on freights overseas.
Answers
details describes
steps stages
later retail sold after that
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
man-made not natural
natural processes not man-made
beginning with starting with
ripening ready to pick
preparation getting ready for
division separation
before preceding
final processing finishing up
canned put into cans
whole entire
tropical climates really hot weather
harvested picked
divided into separated
tops heads
sliced off cut off the top
rinds outside of the fruit
peeled taken off the sides
sent through a juice extractor juiced
sliced and canned cut and put in cans
in contrast however
simply basically
wax covered in wax/a plastic substance
placed in crates put in a box
freights overseas on big ships to other places
Pronunciation
Practice saying the words below using this tip with Google voice dictation:
ˈdiːteɪlz
stɛps
ˈleɪtə ˈriːteɪl
ˈlʊkɪŋ frɒm ən ˈəʊvərɔːl pəˈspɛktɪv, ɪt ɪz ˈrɛdɪli əˈpærənt ðæt
ˈmænˈmeɪd
ˈnæʧrəl ˈprəʊsɛsɪz
bɪˈgɪnɪŋ wɪð
ˈraɪpənɪŋ
ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən
dɪˈvɪʒən
bɪˈfɔː
ˈfaɪnl ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ
kænd
həʊl
ˈtrɒpɪkəl ˈklaɪmɪts
ˈhɑːvɪstɪd
dɪˈvaɪdɪd ˈɪntuː
tɒps
slaɪst ɒf
raɪndz
piːld
sɛnt θruː ə ʤuːs ɪksˈtræktə
slaɪst ænd kænd
ɪn ˈkɒntrɑːst
ˈsɪmpli
wæks
pleɪst ɪn kreɪts
freɪts ˌəʊvəˈsiːz
Vocabulary Practice
Remember and fill in the blanks:
The process d_______s the s_____s by which pineapple is produced and shipped for l____________l. L________________________________________________t pineapple production involves both m_________e and n_________________s b___________________h the r__________g of the fruit, its p_____________n and d__________n into different sizes b_______e f___________________g. Smaller pineapples are used for juice, medium sized ones are c_________d and the largest ones are sold w______e.
The processing of all pineapple products begins in a t_____________s (28 °C to 30 °C) during which pineapples are h____________d at various sizes including 26cm, 28cm and 30cm (2kg) in total height. The pineapples are then cleaned and d________________o three groups with the smallest and medium sized ones both having their t_____s s_______________f and the r______s p________d. The smaller ones are then s______________________________r, while the larger ones are s_______________________d.
I_________________t, the 30cm pineapples are s__________y washed, coated in w___x, p___________________s and then shipped on f_______________________s.
Listening Practice
Listen to the related topic below and practice with these activities:
Reading Practice
Read more and use these ideas to practice:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-pineapple
Speaking Practice
Practice with the following related questions from the real IELTS speaking exam:
Weather
- What kind of effect does the weather have on farmers?
- Are there many weather related problems in your country?
- Does weather have a large impact on people’s moods?
- What can be done to deal with bad weather?
- How is climate change impacting the weather?
Writing Practice
Practice with the related map below and then check with my sample answer:

Name a processed product for pineapple
What do you mean, Esther?
Maybe pineapple juice or pineapple in a can?
A bit of both…
Hi how are you
Good! Yourself?
Hi,
Could you tell me what score is given to this Essay?
All my essays are band 9 – I write them all, Eli.