Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-07-28

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles.

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

How plastic bottles are recycled

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The given task is a process chart .showcasing the information about how plastic bottles are recycled. It is clear and coherent representation.

Overall, in terms of plastic bottles recycle it will start from garbage, then further process and able to again use it and reached at producing end products.

To begins with ,firstly it will start when person through it in garbage then it will lorded in truck for transport it one place to another. After that it reached in recycling center for sorting and then compressing into blocks .furthermore, it will crush through

large cutter.

Getting into further detail ,after crushing plastic bottles it will wash in large tub for cleaning and shift in plastic pellets for production .Moreover, these pellets was heating to form raw materials then the raw material was ready to use in the form of t-shirts, pencils, bottles and bags .At the end this will again through in garbage after use and repeat this process again.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the recycling process, from collection to the production of end products. However, the overview is somewhat weak and lacks a clear summary of the cyclical nature of the process. While the key stages are identified, the description of the process is a bit simplistic. To improve, you should focus on providing a more professional overview that highlights the transformation of the material and the cyclical nature of the system, rather than just listing the steps. The response addresses the prompt, but the lack of analytical depth prevents it from reaching a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'To begins with' and 'Getting into further detail'. Some transitions feel forced or unnatural. The progression of ideas is generally logical, but the internal cohesion within sentences is sometimes hindered by grammatical errors. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words more naturally and ensure that your referencing (e.g., 'this', 'it') clearly points back to the intended noun.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. You rely on simple verbs like 'start', 'reached', and 'shift'. There are also some noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'lorded in truck' (likely meant 'loaded') and 'through in garbage' (meant 'thrown'). To achieve a higher score, you should aim to use more precise vocabulary related to industrial processes, such as 'transported', 'processed', 'converted', or 'manufactured'. Expanding your range of verbs and nouns will help you convey the information with greater precision.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. Issues include incorrect verb forms ('these pellets was heating'), subject-verb agreement errors, and punctuation mistakes (e.g., spaces before commas). The use of articles is also inconsistent. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar limits the score. You should focus on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and ensuring consistent tense usage throughout your description of a process.

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