Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-12
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 5.0)
This diagram illustrate us about the plastics things recycled.The whole process is diveded in nine different parts.
Overall, the general idea about the recycled the is mentiond below. The diagram shows us how to clean our sournding and the things.
First of all when we through our garbage into street baskit then after few hours ago municipal van comes there to pickup the garbage from the street baskit. The municipal van drop all the garbage in recycle center.In recycle centre all the waste material convert into huge blocks. Then these huge blocks were sent for crushing.
When blocks are crushed then they become plastic pellets . Plastic pellets are heated up and then they became raw material. With the help of raw material company made lots of things like plastic bottle,pencil,tea shirts,and the plastic bags.
In conclusion, the whole process is about how recycled the things. The whole process is divided in different parts.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to describe the recycling process but fails to provide a clear overview or accurately report the main features of the diagram. The description is overly simplistic and relies on subjective commentary, such as 'how to clean our surrounding', which is not part of the provided task. Furthermore, the sequence of events is described in a narrative style rather than an analytical report. The response lacks a clear summary of the key stages, and the information provided is somewhat disjointed. To improve, focus on objectively describing the stages shown in the diagram, such as collection, sorting, crushing, and manufacturing, while ensuring the overview highlights the cyclical nature of the process.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is weak. While some cohesive devices like 'First of all', 'Then', and 'In conclusion' are used, they are often applied mechanically or incorrectly. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the transition between the collection phase and the manufacturing phase lacks logical flow. The concluding paragraph is repetitive and does not effectively synthesise the information presented in the body. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and that sentences are linked more naturally to guide the reader through the process.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'diveded', 'sournding', 'baskit', and 'tea shirts'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe a technical process effectively; for example, using 'things' repeatedly is imprecise. The student struggles to use appropriate terminology for the recycling process, such as 'raw material' or 'pellets', in a way that demonstrates a good command of the language. To improve, focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to industrial processes and proofreading for basic spelling and word-form errors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('This diagram illustrate', 'company made'), incorrect verb tenses ('were sent', 'became'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple, and attempts at more complex structures often result in errors, such as 'the general idea about the recycled the is mentiond below'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and consistent verb tense usage throughout the report.
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