TASK 1:
Question: The diagram below shows how jeans are made from cotton. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
ANSWER:
The diagram illustrates the process of producing jeans from cotton plants. Overall, the diagram shows a nine-step process, starting with growing and harvesting cotton, continuing with several stages of fibre treatment and denim production, and ending with assembling the jeans and delivering them to retailers.
Cotton production begins in Asian countries such as India and China, where the plants are cultivated for around 160 days with the support of water and chemicals. When the cotton is fully grown, the fibres are harvested, separated, and transported to a factory. There, the raw material is washed, bleached and dyed before being spun into yarn. At this stage, elastane may be mixed in to enhance elasticity. The yarn is then woven into denim fabric at a textile factory.
The completed denim is subsequently moved to another facility, where it is cut and sewn into jeans. Buttons and zippers are added to form the final product. Once assembled, the jeans are shipped to distribution centres in regions such as the USA and Europe. The final stage of the process involves delivering the jeans to physical shops or online retailers, where they are made available for consumers. (192 words)
