Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-07-31

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 diagram gives information about the process of plastic bottles recycling.

Overall, there are 8 steps to recycle the plastic bottles which starts from recycle bin and the end of producing and product.

First step is the recycle bin. We through the waste plastic to bin and the factory car is use to move this plastic to company and the next process is recycling center and compressing into the blocks. Next step is crushing this plastic to small pieces and washing the material.

The washing material enter inti the next step the machine producing plastic pallets and throw the healing from raw material. This material use to make raw material. We use raw material to producing and products as like plastic bottles, plastic box and also shopping bags.

when the products is ready this is able to use and the factory sell these product to market. This is the all information about recycling the plastic.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response identifies the main stages of the recycling process, but the description is somewhat superficial. While you mention the eight steps, the explanation of the process lacks technical detail and precision. For instance, describing the final stage as 'producing and product' is vague and does not accurately reflect the transformation of raw materials into new items. To improve, ensure you clearly describe the transition between stages, such as how the plastic is transported, processed, and ultimately manufactured. You have provided a general overview, but more specific reporting of the stages shown in the diagram would lead to a higher score.

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 quite mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'First step', 'Next step', 'The next process'). The transition between sentences is sometimes abrupt, and the logical flow is hindered by awkward phrasing, such as 'The washing material enter inti the next step'. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect your ideas more fluidly, and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is limited and often repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'plastic', 'material', and 'process'. There are several instances of word-choice errors and non-standard collocations, such as 'factory car is use' instead of 'a collection vehicle is used' and 'throw the healing' which is unclear. The vocabulary used is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but it lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. Focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to industrial processes and manufacturing to enhance your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'factory car is use'), incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'We through the waste'), and awkward sentence structures. The range of grammatical structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb tenses and prepositions. You should also practice using more complex sentence structures, such as passive voice, which is particularly useful when describing industrial processes.

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