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BEST IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, 18th July
IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1
IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1
The diagram on the following page shows how online purchases are made. Describe the process of online purchase.
SAMPLE ANSWER
The flow chart shows the detailed process of making a purchase online, including the actions of the customer, merchant and Credit Company.
First, the online order is placed together with the credit card number to enable the required funds to be withdrawn. Then a request to check the validity of the credit card (by checking that the customer is its real owner) and sufficiency of funds is received by the Credit Company. As a result, the credit card is either approved or denied by the company.
If the credit card is approved, the customer’s order is fulfilled by the merchant. After that, the purchase amount is requested by the merchant from the Credit Company and finally, money is received by the merchant.
Alternatively, in cases when the credit card is denied by the Credit Company, notification is sent to the merchant advising them not to supply the goods. Next, the order is declined by the merchant and after that notification is sent to the customer.
