The structure of a home smokery and how it works

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 - Diagram

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IELTS Writing Task 1 Question

The diagram below describes the structure of a home smokery and how it works. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Common Questions for the Diagram

1. Table Type: Process Diagram

2. Title: Structure and Working Process of a Home Smokery

3. What are the units of measurement? Not applicable (descriptive stages)

4. Who: Home cooks, culinary enthusiasts, DIY individuals

5. When: Present day

6. Where: Home setting (DIY environment)

7. Topic: Home smokery functioning

Detailed Process and Stages

Process Description :

The diagram illustrates the three-step process in the operation of a home smokery, detailing each component and function.

1. Air Inflow Chamber :

The process begins with an underground fresh air chamber covered by a ground-level lid. Opening this lid allows fresh air to enter the system, feeding it to the next stage.

2. Fire Chamber:

A similar underground compartment is connected to the air chamber, where a fire is initiated by adding logs through the lid. Once the fire is set, the heat and smoke generated are directed through a narrow pipe that leads to the cooking chamber.

3. Cooking Chamber (Smokery Box):

The narrow pipe channels heat and smoke to the cooking chamber above ground, where food items are placed. The continuous inflow of heat and smoke from the fire chamber cooks and flavours the food as it accumulates within the box.

Sample Answer

The diagram demonstrates the structure and operation of a home smokery, outlining three main stages, from fresh air intake to the final cooking process.

Overall, home smoking functions in three steps, from air inflow and fire generation to cooking food through heat and smoke circulation.

The first stage involves a fresh air intake chamber located underground and sealed with a lid at ground level. When this lid is opened, fresh air flows into the system. This air then enters the second chamber, where logs are added to create a fire. As the fire burns, its heat and smoke are channelled through a narrow pipe leading to the cooking chamber.

In the third stage, the heat and smoke flow into the cooking chamber above ground, where food items are placed for smoking and cooking. The steady inflow of heat and smoke cooks and flavours the food, completing the process.

Top 27 Vocabularies

Vocabulary	Meaning	Synonyms	Examples	Type
Inflow	The movement of air or liquid into an area	Intake, entry	Fresh air inflow is essential for igniting the fire.	Noun
Chamber	An enclosed space, often part of a system	Compartment, cavity	The smokery has an air intake and a fire chamber.	Noun
Ignite	To start a fire	Light, kindle	Logs are added to ignite the fire in the second stage.	Verb
Channel	To direct or guide something along a path	Conduct, convey	Smoke is channeled to the cooking chamber through a pipe.	Verb
Accumulate	To gather or collect gradually	Build up, collect	Smoke accumulates in the cooking chamber to flavor the food.	Verb
Diagram	A simplified drawing showing the parts of a system	Illustration, chart	“The diagram illustrates how the home smokery works.”	Noun
Structure	The arrangement of parts in a system	Framework, setup	“The structure of the smokery is simple yet effective.”	Noun
Operation	The functioning or working of something	Function, performance	“The operation of the smokery relies on the proper airflow.”	Noun
Generate	To produce or create something	Produce, create	“The fire generates the heat necessary for smoking food.”	Verb
Airflow	The movement of air through a system	Ventilation, circulation	“Airflow is crucial for maintaining the fire and smoke in the system.”	Noun
Seal	To close or secure something tightly	Close, fasten	“The intake chamber is sealed with a lid to prevent air loss.”	Verb/Noun
Ground level	The surface of the ground	Earth level, surface	“The intake chamber is located just below ground level.”	Noun
Log	A cut piece of wood, typically used for burning	Timber, branch	“Logs are added to the fire chamber to create heat.”	Noun
Burn	To consume or destroy by fire	Ignite, char	“The logs burn to create the necessary fire for the system.”	Verb
Heat	The energy produced by fire or warmth	Warmth, hotness	“Heat is generated by the fire and moves into the cooking chamber.”	Noun
Smoke	A visible suspension of carbon or particles in the air	Fumes, vapor	“The smoke is carried through the pipe into the cooking chamber.”	Noun
Narrow	Limited in width or extent	Tight, confined	“Smoke is channeled through a narrow pipe.”	Adjective
Pipe	A hollow tube used to carry liquids or gases	Tube, conduit	“The pipe guides smoke into the cooking chamber.”	Noun
Chamber	An enclosed or confined space	Room, compartment	“The system has different chambers for air intake, fire, and cooking.”	Noun
Cooking	The process of preparing food with heat	Baking, roasting	“Food is cooked and flavored in the cooking chamber.”	Noun/Verb
Steady	Unchanging or constant over time	Consistent, stable	“Steady heat flows into the cooking chamber to maintain the cooking process.”	Adjective
Flavour	The distinctive taste or aroma of food	Taste, seasoning	“The food is flavored with the smoke from the fire.”	Noun
Complete	To finish or finalize something	Finish, conclude	“Once the food is smoked, the process is complete.”	Verb
Essential	Absolutely necessary or required	Vital, crucial	“Fresh air inflow is essential for igniting the fire.”	Adjective
Enhance	To improve or make something better	Improve, boost	“The smoke enhances the flavor of the food.”	Verb
Flame	The visible part of fire that emits light and heat	Fire, blaze	“The flames are carefully controlled to maintain the cooking temperature.”	Noun
Intake	The process of taking in something (e.g., air, water)	Inflow, absorption	“The intake of fresh air is the first step in the smokery process.”	Noun

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