Ladybird Life Cycle – STUDENT'S EDITION

The Task

The diagram below shows the life cycle of a ladybird.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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How to use this lesson: choose a band in the Band Standard bar (left; on a phone, at the top). Every step then shows sentences, exercises and the model for that band. Start at your current band, then try the next one up.

1How many stages? Name them.

The diagram has 6 stages. It is a natural process shown as a cycle: the adult ladybird lays eggs, and the cycle begins again.

Phase 1 – Early development (Stages 1–4)

1
Eggs on a leafYellow eggs are laid in groups on a leaf.
2
HatchingLarvae hatch from the eggs.
3
Larva feedingThe larva eats aphids, grows and moults.
4
PupaThe larva attaches to a leaf and becomes a pupa.

Phase 2 – Adult ladybird (Stages 5–6)

5
Young adultA pale adult with no spots comes out of the pupa.
6
Adult ladybirdThe adult is red with black spots; it eats aphids and lays eggs.

The diagram does not label the phases. This lesson divides the cycle into early development (stages 1–4: egg, larva, pupa) and the adult ladybird (stages 5–6).

3Sentence Formulas

The structure behind each Band 6.5 sentence. Change the band on the left to see another level.

LinkerSubjectVerbObject / Place / ResultTime / Purpose

Stage	Band 4.5 formula
1 Eggs on a leaf	First + adj + N + lays + a group of + adj + N + on + N + near + N
2 Hatching	Next + after about + time + adj + N + come out of + N
3 Larva feeding	Then + each + N + eats + N and grows + for about + time. It + changes + its skin + number + times
4 Pupa	After that + N + holds on to + N + and becomes + N + for about + time
5 Young adult	In the second part + adj + N + comes out of + N. It + is + adj and has + no + N
6 Adult ladybird	Finally + it + becomes + adj + N + with + adj + N. It + eats + N and lays + N, so + the cycle + starts again

Stage	Band 5.5 formula
1 Eggs on a leaf	At the start of the cycle + a group of + adj + N + is + V3 + on + N + near + N
2 Hatching	After about + time + N + hatch, and + adj + N + come out
3 Larva feeding	Next + N + feed on + N + for about + time, and + they + shed + N + number + times + as + they + grow
4 Pupa	After that + each + N + attaches itself to + N + and turns into + N, which + lasts + about + time
5 Young adult	In the adult stage + adj + N + comes out of + N. At first + it + is + adj and has + no + N
6 Adult ladybird	Finally + it + becomes + adj + N + with + adj + N, which + eats + N and lays + N, so + the cycle + begins again

Stage	Band 6.5 formula
1 Eggs on a leaf	The cycle begins when + N + deposits + a cluster of + adj + N + on + N, close to + N
2 Hatching	Approximately + time + later + N + hatch into + adj + N
3 Larva feeding	Over the next + time + N + feed on + N and moult + number + times + as + S + V
4 Pupa	Once + adverb + adj + N + attaches itself to + N and develops into + N, a stage which + V + about + time
5 Young adult	Turning to the adult stage + adj + N + emerges from + N, although + it + is + adverb + adj and has + no + N
6 Adult ladybird	In the final stage + it + develops + its + adj + N and adj + N. The adult then + feeds on + N and lays + N, and + the cycle + repeats

Stage	Band 7.5 formula
1 Eggs on a leaf	The cycle commences with + N + being + V3 + on + N, in close proximity to + N
2 Hatching	Roughly + time + later + these + N + hatch into + adj + N, which bear little resemblance to + N
3 Larva feeding	During the following + time + N + feed + adverb + on + N, V-ing + number + times + as + S + increase in size
4 Pupa	Once + adverb + adj + each + N + fixes itself to + N and undergoes + N, a stage + V-ing + approximately + time
5 Young adult	Turning to the adult stage + adj + N + emerges from + N, adverb + adj + in colour + and without any + N
6 Adult ladybird	In the final stage + it + acquires + its + adj + adj + N and adj + N + and, having + V3 + on + N, lays + N + of its own, at which point + the cycle + repeats itself

4Linkers – Sequencing Words & Transitions

Use a different linker for each stage – never “Then … Then … Then”. These are the linkers for Band 6.5.

Beginning

First

Next step

Next
Then
After that

Ending

Finally

Joining

… and + V3 (are taken out and put …)
to + V (to make)

Beginning

To begin with
First of all

Next step

After that / After this
Next
Then

Change of place / phase

In the second stage, …
In the factory, …

Ending

Finally

Joining

…, and then …
… called + N

Beginning

The process begins when …
The process begins with + N

Next step

Following this
Subsequently
Next

Time clauses

Once + adj (Once dry, …)
After + N (After fermentation, …)

Inside a stage

…, where + clause
…, which + verb
… known as + N
…, a stage which lasts …

Change of phase

Turning to the … stage, …

Ending

In the final stage

Beginning

The process commences with + the + N of + N

Time

Once + V3 (Once extracted, …)
Following + N (Following roasting, …)

Next step

Subsequently
To complete the … phase, …

Result phrases

…, leaving only + N
…, producing + N
…, resulting in + N

Naming

… referred to as + N
… ranging from X to Y

Ending

In the final stage
… culminating in + N

5Translation Practice – Vietnamese → English

Translate each sentence into English. The word in ( ) is the key word you must use. Check the Tense note, write your answer, then press Show answer.

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Band 4.5 – 6 sentences

1

Đầu tiên, con bọ rùa cái đẻ (lays) một nhóm trứng màu vàng trên một chiếc lá gần rệp cây.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động: lays

2

Tiếp theo, sau khoảng bốn ngày, những ấu trùng nhỏ chui ra (come out) khỏi trứng.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động: come out

3

Sau đó, mỗi ấu trùng ăn rệp cây và lớn lên (grows) khoảng ba tuần. Nó thay da bốn lần.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động: eats, grows, changes

4

Sau đó, ấu trùng bám (holds on) vào một chiếc lá và trở thành nhộng khoảng một tuần.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động: holds on, becomes

5

Ở phần thứ hai, một con bọ rùa non chui ra khỏi nhộng. Nó có màu nhạt (pale) và không có đốm.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động: comes out, is, has

6

Cuối cùng, nó trở thành con bọ rùa màu đỏ có đốm đen. Nó ăn rệp cây và đẻ trứng, vì vậy (so) chu trình bắt đầu lại.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + so

Band 5.5 – 6 sentences

1

Ở đầu chu trình, một nhóm trứng màu vàng được đẻ (laid) trên một chiếc lá gần rệp cây.

Hiện tại đơn BỊ ĐỘNG: is laid

2

Sau khoảng bốn ngày, trứng nở (hatch) và những ấu trùng nhỏ chui ra.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động: hatch, come out

3

Tiếp theo, ấu trùng ăn rệp cây khoảng ba tuần, và chúng lột da (shed their skin) bốn lần khi lớn lên.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + mệnh đề as

4

Sau đó, mỗi ấu trùng tự bám (attaches itself) vào một chiếc lá và biến thành nhộng, giai đoạn này kéo dài khoảng một tuần.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + mệnh đề which

5

Ở giai đoạn trưởng thành, một con bọ rùa non chui ra khỏi nhộng. Lúc đầu (At first), nó có màu nhạt và không có đốm.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + At first

6

Cuối cùng, nó trở thành con trưởng thành màu đỏ có đốm đen, con này ăn rệp cây và đẻ trứng, vì vậy chu trình bắt đầu lại (begins again).

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + mệnh đề which + so

Band 6.5 – 6 sentences

1

Chu trình bắt đầu khi con cái đặt một cụm (cluster) trứng màu vàng trên lá, gần một đàn rệp cây.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + mệnh đề when

2

Khoảng bốn ngày sau, trứng nở thành những ấu trùng tí hon (tiny).

Hiện tại đơn chủ động: hatch into

3

Trong ba tuần tiếp theo, ấu trùng ăn rệp cây và lột xác (moult) bốn lần trong khi lớn lên.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + mệnh đề as

4

Khi đã lớn hoàn toàn, ấu trùng tự bám vào lá và phát triển thành nhộng, một giai đoạn kéo dài (lasts) khoảng một tuần.

Once + tính từ + Hiện tại đơn chủ động

5

Chuyển sang giai đoạn trưởng thành, một con bọ rùa non chui ra khỏi nhộng, mặc dù (although) ban đầu nó có màu nhạt và không có đốm.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + mệnh đề although

6

Ở giai đoạn cuối, nó có được màu đỏ và đốm đen. Sau đó con trưởng thành ăn rệp cây và đẻ trứng, và chu trình lặp lại (repeats).

Hiện tại đơn chủ động

Band 7.5 – 6 sentences

1

Chu trình bắt đầu với việc một cụm trứng vàng được đẻ trên lá, ở rất gần (in close proximity to) một đàn rệp cây.

commences with + N + being V3 (bị động dạng V-ing)

2

Khoảng bốn ngày sau, những quả trứng này nở thành ấu trùng tí hon, vốn trông rất ít giống (bear little resemblance to) bọ rùa trưởng thành.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + mệnh đề which

3

Trong ba tuần sau đó, ấu trùng ăn rệp cây một cách ngấu nghiến (voraciously), lột xác bốn lần khi kích thước tăng lên.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + cụm phân từ (moulting …)

4

Khi đã lớn hoàn toàn, mỗi ấu trùng tự gắn vào lá và trải qua giai đoạn hoá nhộng (pupation), kéo dài khoảng một tuần.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + cụm danh từ tóm tắt

5

Chuyển sang giai đoạn trưởng thành, một con bọ rùa non chui ra khỏi nhộng, ban đầu có màu nhạt (pale in colour) và không có đốm nào.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + cụm tính từ bổ sung

6

Ở giai đoạn cuối, nó có được màu đỏ đặc trưng (characteristic) và các đốm đen, và sau khi ăn rệp cây, nó tự đẻ trứng, lúc đó chu trình lặp lại.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + having V3 + at which point

6Linker Practice

Part A: drag (or tap) the linkers into the gaps. Part B: translate using the linker in ( ).

Part A – Band 4.5 linkers (8 sentences)

Computer: drag a linker into a gap. Phone: tap a linker, then tap a gap. Tap a filled gap to empty it.

, the female ladybird lays a group of eggs.
She lays the eggs a leaf.
, small larvae come out of the eggs.
Each larva eats aphids grows.
The larva becomes a pupa about one week.
the second part, a young ladybird comes out.
, it becomes a red ladybird with black spots.
It lays eggs, the cycle starts again.

Part B – Translate with Band 4.5 linkers (5 sentences)

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

1

Đầu tiên (First), con bọ rùa cái đẻ trứng trên lá.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động

First, the female ladybird lays eggs on a leaf.

2

Tiếp theo (Next), ấu trùng chui ra khỏi trứng.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động

Next, the larvae come out of the eggs.

3

Sau đó (Then), mỗi ấu trùng ăn rệp cây.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động

Then, each larva eats aphids.

4

Sau đó (After that), ấu trùng trở thành nhộng.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động

After that, the larva becomes a pupa.

5

Cuối cùng (Finally), nó trở thành con bọ rùa màu đỏ.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động

Finally, it becomes a red ladybird.

Part A – Band 5.5 linkers (8 sentences)

Computer: drag a linker into a gap. Phone: tap a linker, then tap a gap. Tap a filled gap to empty it.

the start of the cycle, a group of eggs is laid.
about four days, the eggs hatch.
The larvae feed aphids.
They shed their skin four times they grow.
The larva turns into a pupa, lasts about one week.
first, the young ladybird is pale.
It becomes a red adult, eats aphids.
It lays eggs, the cycle begins again.

Part B – Translate with Band 5.5 linkers (5 sentences)

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

1

Ở đầu chu trình (At the start of the cycle), trứng được đẻ trên lá.

Hiện tại đơn bị động

At the start of the cycle, eggs are laid on a leaf.

2

Chúng lột da bốn lần khi (as) lớn lên.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + mệnh đề as

They shed their skin four times as they grow.

3

Ấu trùng biến thành nhộng, giai đoạn này (which) kéo dài một tuần.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + mệnh đề which

The larva turns into a pupa, which lasts one week.

4

Lúc đầu (At first), con bọ rùa non có màu nhạt.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động

At first, the young ladybird is pale.

5

Nó đẻ trứng, vì vậy (so) chu trình bắt đầu lại.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + so

It lays eggs, so the cycle begins again.

Part A – Band 6.5 linkers (8 sentences)

Computer: drag a linker into a gap. Phone: tap a linker, then tap a gap. Tap a filled gap to empty it.

The cycle begins a female deposits a cluster of eggs.
four days later, the eggs hatch.
The larvae feed on aphids and moult four times they grow.
fully grown, the larva attaches itself to a leaf.
The pupa is a stage lasts about a week.
the adult stage, a young ladybird emerges.
It emerges, it is initially pale.
, it develops its red colour.

Part B – Translate with Band 6.5 linkers (5 sentences)

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

1

Chu trình bắt đầu khi (when) con cái đẻ một cụm trứng.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + when

The cycle begins when a female lays a cluster of eggs.

2

Khi đã (Once) lớn hoàn toàn, ấu trùng bám vào lá.

Once + tính từ + Hiện tại đơn

Once fully grown, the larva attaches itself to a leaf.

3

Chuyển sang (Turning to) giai đoạn trưởng thành, bọ rùa non chui ra.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động

Turning to the adult stage, a young ladybird emerges.

4

Nó chui ra, mặc dù (although) ban đầu nó có màu nhạt.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động + although

It emerges, although it is initially pale.

5

Con trưởng thành đẻ trứng, và chu trình lặp lại (repeats).

Hiện tại đơn chủ động

The adult lays eggs, and the cycle repeats.

Part A – Band 7.5 linkers (8 sentences)

Computer: drag a linker into a gap. Phone: tap a linker, then tap a gap. Tap a filled gap to empty it.

The cycle commences a cluster of eggs being laid on a leaf.
The eggs are laid in close to a colony of aphids.
The larvae bear little to adult ladybirds.
The larvae feed on aphids.
They feed on aphids, four times.
Each larva fixes itself to a leaf and undergoes .
The young adult is initially pale colour.
It lays eggs, which point the cycle repeats.

Part B – Translate with Band 7.5 linkers (5 sentences)

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

1

Chu trình bắt đầu với (commences with) việc một cụm trứng được đẻ trên lá.

commences with + N + being V3

The cycle commences with a cluster of eggs being laid on a leaf.

2

Ấu trùng ăn rệp cây, lột xác (moulting) bốn lần.

Hiện tại đơn + cụm phân từ

The larvae feed on aphids, moulting four times.

3

Mỗi ấu trùng tự gắn vào lá và trải qua (undergoes) giai đoạn hoá nhộng.

Hiện tại đơn chủ động

Each larva fixes itself to a leaf and undergoes pupation.

4

Bọ rùa non chui ra, ban đầu (initially) có màu nhạt.

Hiện tại đơn + cụm tính từ

The young ladybird emerges, initially pale in colour.

5

Nó đẻ trứng, lúc đó (at which point) chu trình lặp lại.

Hiện tại đơn + at which point

It lays eggs, at which point the cycle repeats.

7Introduction – Paraphrasing the Task

Paraphrase the task sentence. The column of your band is highlighted.

Task words	Band 4.5	Band 5.5	Band 6.5	Band 7.5
The diagram below shows	The diagram shows	The diagram illustrates	The diagram illustrates	The given diagram depicts
the life cycle	the life cycle	the stages in the life	the different stages in the life	the successive stages of development
of a ladybird	of a ladybird	of a ladybird	of a ladybird, a small beetle	of the ladybird, a common type of beetle
(from egg to adult)	from an egg to an adult	from an egg to an adult insect	from the laying of eggs to the adult stage	tracing its progression from egg to fully mature adult

Tip: A ladybird is a type of beetle, so “a small beetle” is an accurate paraphrase. Do not write “bug” – it is too informal.

Sample Introduction – Band 4.5

The diagram shows the life cycle of a ladybird, from an egg to an adult.

Band 4.5: copies the task words and adds a simple “from … to …”.

Sample Introduction – Band 5.5

The diagram illustrates the stages in the life of a ladybird, from an egg to an adult insect.

Band 5.5: a common reporting verb (illustrates), a simple noun phrase and a clear “from … to …”.

Sample Introduction – Band 6.5

The diagram illustrates the different stages in the life of a ladybird, a small beetle, from the laying of eggs to the adult stage.

Band 6.5: an accurate paraphrase (a small beetle) and nominalisation (the laying of eggs, the adult stage).

Sample Introduction – Band 7.5

The given diagram depicts the successive stages of development of the ladybird, a common type of beetle, tracing its progression from egg to fully mature adult.

Band 7.5: precise verb (depicts), academic noun phrase (the successive stages of development), an appositive (a common type of beetle) and a participle clause (tracing its progression …).

Template for students

The diagram shows / illustrates / depicts the life cycle / the stages in the life of a ladybird / a small beetle, from an egg to an adult insect.

8Overview

An overview gives the number of stages and the start and end; higher bands add the two main phases in more precise language. No details (no “4 days”, “3 weeks”, “1 week” or “four times”).

Band 4.5 formula

Overall, there are number steps in this process. It starts with V-ing / N and finishes with V-ing / N.

Example – Band 4.5

Overall, there are six steps in this life cycle. It starts with eggs on a leaf and finishes with an adult ladybird laying eggs, so it is a cycle.

Why Band 4.5: Two short simple sentences, basic words (steps, starts, finishes), no phases.

Band 5.5 formula

Overall, there are number stages in the process. The first number stages happen place / phase A, and the last number happen place / phase B. The process begins with V-ing and ends with the + N of + N.

Example – Band 5.5

Overall, there are six stages in the life cycle of a ladybird. The first four stages show its early development, and the last two show the adult insect. The process is a cycle because the adult lays eggs again.

Why Band 5.5: Names the two parts in simple words; begins with … ends with …; no numbers or details.

Band 6.5 formula

Overall, there are number stages in the process, which can be divided into two main phases: A and B. The process begins with the + N of + N and ends with the + N of + N.

Example – Band 6.5

Overall, there are six stages in the life cycle, which can be divided into two main phases: early development and the adult insect. The process is cyclical, beginning with eggs on a leaf and ending with an adult ladybird which lays eggs of its own.

Why Band 6.5: A which-clause divides the stages into two phases; nominal phrases (the harvesting of, the production of).

Band 7.5 formula

Overall, the process comprises number + distinct stages, which fall into two main phases – A and B – commencing with the + N of + N and culminating in the + N of + N.

Example – Band 7.5

Overall, the ladybird passes through six distinct stages, which fall into two main phases – early development and adulthood – and the process is cyclical, commencing with a cluster of eggs on a leaf and culminating in a mature adult that lays eggs of its own.

Why Band 7.5: comprises · distinct · fall into · dashes for the phases · commencing with … culminating in … in ONE sentence.

9Writing Practice

Essay plan: Introduction → Overview → Body 1: Stages 1–4 (Early development) → Body 2: Stages 5–6 (Adult ladybird). Your writing is saved on this device.

Exercise 1 – Match the paraphrase

Choose the best synonym for each word from the task.

shows →
life cycle →
ladybird →
lays eggs →
below →

Exercise 2 – Choose the best Overview

Which sentence is a good overview?

A. Overall, the eggs hatch after four days and the larva moults four times.B. Overall, ladybirds are the most useful insects for farmers.C. Overall, there are six stages in this cycle, from eggs on a leaf to an adult ladybird, which lays eggs again, so the process repeats.

Why? A gives details (4 days, four times) – these belong in the Body. B is a personal opinion and is not in the diagram. C gives the number of stages, the start and the end, and says the process is a cycle.

Exercise 3 – Complete Body 1 (Band 4.5)

Type ONE word in each gap. Look at the diagram for the details.

First, the female ladybird a group of yellow eggs on a leaf near aphids. Next, after about four days, small come out of the eggs. Then, each larva aphids and grows for about three weeks. It changes its four times. After that, the larva holds on to a leaf and becomes a for about one week.

Exercise 4 – Put Body 2 in order (Band 4.5)

Choose 1–5 for each sentence.

At first, it is pale and has no spots.

In the second part, a young ladybird comes out of the pupa.

This is the start of its adult life.

Finally, it becomes a red ladybird with black spots.

It eats aphids and lays eggs, so the cycle starts again.

Exercise 3 – Complete Body 1 (Band 5.5)

Type ONE word in each gap. Look at the diagram for the details.

At the start of the cycle, a group of yellow eggs on a leaf near some aphids. After about four days, the eggs , and small larvae come out. Next, the larvae feed aphids for about three weeks, and they shed their skin four times they grow. After that, each larva attaches itself to a leaf and turns into a pupa, lasts about one week.

Exercise 4 – Put Body 2 in order (Band 5.5)

Choose 1–3 for each sentence.

At first, it is pale and has no spots.

Finally, it becomes a red adult with black spots, which eats aphids and lays eggs, so the cycle begins again.

In the adult stage, a young ladybird comes out of the pupa.

Exercise 3 – Complete Body 1 (Band 6.5)

Type ONE word in each gap. Look at the diagram for the details.

The cycle begins a female deposits a cluster of yellow eggs on a leaf, close to a colony of aphids. Approximately four days later, the eggs into tiny larvae. Over the next three weeks, the larvae feed on aphids and four times as they grow. fully grown, the larva attaches itself to a leaf and develops into a pupa, a stage which about a week.

Exercise 4 – Put Body 2 in order (Band 6.5)

Choose 1–3 for each sentence.

The adult then feeds on aphids and lays eggs, and the cycle repeats.

In the final stage, it develops its red colour and black spots.

Turning to the adult stage, a young ladybird emerges from the pupa, although it is initially pale and has no spots.

Exercise 3 – Complete Body 1 (Band 7.5)

Type ONE word in each gap. Look at the diagram for the details.

The cycle commences with a cluster of yellow eggs being laid on a leaf, in close to a colony of aphids. Roughly four days later, these eggs hatch into tiny larvae, which bear little to adult ladybirds. During the following three weeks, the larvae feed on aphids, four times as they increase in size. Once fully grown, each larva fixes itself to a leaf and undergoes , a stage lasting approximately one week.

Exercise 4 – Put Body 2 in order (Band 7.5)

Choose 1–2 for each sentence.

In the final stage, it acquires its characteristic red colour and black spots and, having fed on aphids, lays eggs of its own, at which point the cycle repeats itself.

Turning to the adult stage, a young ladybird emerges from the pupa, initially pale in colour and without any spots.

Write your essay – paragraph by paragraph

Use the Band 6.5 formulas, linkers and samples from Steps 3–8. Check the Band Standard on the left before you write.

Exercise 5 – Introduction

One sentence. Paraphrase the task (Step 7).

Words: 0 (about 20–30 words)

I changed the reporting verb and at least two task words.
I kept the technical words (cocoa pods, liquid chocolate).
One sentence, no numbers.

Exercise 6 – Overview

Use the formula for your band (Step 8).

Words: 0 (about 25–45 words)

I started with “Overall,”.
I gave the number of stages (and the two phases for Band 6.5+).
I named the first and last stage – no numbers or details.

Exercise 7 – Body 1 (Stages 1–4)

Write the stages in order with a different linker for each.

Words: 0 (about 55–75 words)

I covered stages 1–4 in order.
I used the passive (be + V3) correctly.
I included the times and details from the diagram.
My linkers match my band (Step 4).

Exercise 8 – Body 2 (Stages 5–6)

Start with a phase change (In the factory / Turning to …).

Words: 0 (about 50–70 words)

I covered stages 5–6 in order.
I included the temperature, the inputs and the outputs.
I used an ending linker for the last stage.

Exercise 9 – Your full essay

Press “Collect my paragraphs”, then edit them into one essay and compare with the model.

Words: 0 (minimum 150)

Model Answer 6.5

Write your own essay first, then compare. Highlighted = key collocations to learn.

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The Life Cycle of a Ladybird

The Task

1How many stages? Name them.

Phase 1 – Early development (Stages 1–4)

Phase 2 – Adult ladybird (Stages 5–6)

3Sentence Formulas

4Linkers – Sequencing Words & Transitions

Beginning

Next step

Ending

Joining

Beginning

Next step

Change of place / phase

Ending

Joining

Beginning

Next step

Time clauses

Inside a stage

Change of phase

Ending

Beginning

Time

Next step

Result phrases

Naming

Ending

5Translation Practice – Vietnamese → English

Band 4.5 – 6 sentences

Band 5.5 – 6 sentences

Band 6.5 – 6 sentences

Band 7.5 – 6 sentences

6Linker Practice

Part A – Band 4.5 linkers (8 sentences)

Part B – Translate with Band 4.5 linkers (5 sentences)

Part A – Band 5.5 linkers (8 sentences)

Part B – Translate with Band 5.5 linkers (5 sentences)

Part A – Band 6.5 linkers (8 sentences)

Part B – Translate with Band 6.5 linkers (5 sentences)

Part A – Band 7.5 linkers (8 sentences)

Part B – Translate with Band 7.5 linkers (5 sentences)

7Introduction – Paraphrasing the Task

8Overview

Band 4.5 formula

Band 5.5 formula

Band 6.5 formula

Band 7.5 formula

9Writing Practice

Exercise 1 – Match the paraphrase

Exercise 2 – Choose the best Overview

Exercise 3 – Complete Body 1 (Band 4.5)

Exercise 4 – Put Body 2 in order (Band 4.5)

Exercise 3 – Complete Body 1 (Band 5.5)

Exercise 4 – Put Body 2 in order (Band 5.5)

Exercise 3 – Complete Body 1 (Band 6.5)

Exercise 4 – Put Body 2 in order (Band 6.5)

Exercise 3 – Complete Body 1 (Band 7.5)

Exercise 4 – Put Body 2 in order (Band 7.5)

Write your essay – paragraph by paragraph

Exercise 5 – Introduction

Exercise 6 – Overview

Exercise 7 – Body 1 (Stages 1–4)

Exercise 8 – Body 2 (Stages 5–6)

Exercise 9 – Your full essay

Model Answer 6.5