Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-25
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)
The diagram depicts the how can plastic bottles recycled.
Overall it is clear that recycling process that convert water bottle into new product.this process 9 step included like
recycling center,compressing into block,crushing exatra.
Starting, with the human beings wastage of water bottle into dustbin.The first step of this process and after the dustbin is empty because the bottle is going to recycling process.Recycling center are choose which bottlle are used the next stage.The recycling center name is sorting.After sorting the bottle compressing into bucket.The stage valid plastic bottle manually compressed into large block .
Furthur more after processing block shredded into small flakes washed to remove impurities this process name is crussing. After this next stage is producing plastic pellets.Next is heating pellets to from raw materials.After heating raw material are used in make a new items.The last step is this producion where are the consumer used this products.
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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the task achievement score. While you have identified the main stages of the recycling process, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, cohesive overview. You have attempted to report the main features, but the explanation of the process is fragmented and lacks the necessary detail to fully explain the transformation of the bottles. To improve, ensure you provide a more comprehensive summary of the entire cycle and ensure the response meets the minimum length requirement to allow for full development of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and a lack of effective cohesive devices. Transitions such as 'Starting,' 'Furthur more,' and 'After this next stage' are used, but they are often applied incorrectly or in a way that makes the progression feel disjointed. The referencing is also unclear at times, particularly in the way steps are linked. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one to create a smoother narrative flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, with several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'exatra' instead of 'etcetera' or 'extra', 'crussing' instead of 'crushing', and 'producion'. You rely on basic terminology and struggle to use more precise, academic vocabulary appropriate for a process description. To improve, try to incorporate more specific process-related verbs and nouns, such as 'transformed', 'subsequently', 'raw materials', and 'reprocessed'. Expanding your range of vocabulary will help you describe the stages of the diagram with greater precision and clarity.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('recycling process that convert'), incorrect sentence structures ('The diagram depicts the how can plastic bottles recycled'), and missing articles or prepositions. The range of structures is limited, and the errors often make the meaning difficult to follow. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, particularly the use of passive voice, which is essential for describing processes. Proofreading for common errors like verb tense consistency and article usage will also significantly enhance the quality of your writing.
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