Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-09
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 4.0)
The map shows the stages how to recycle the palstic bottles . here is deeply elobrate the all process. the all stages is important in re cycle and ever step has impotant role in re use of plastic bottles. here are mention the 9 stages , how to recycles the palstic bottles the first stage after use of palstic bottle bin it. in first step the palstic bottle is in dustbin and the next and 2 step is the govt track is cleaning the area and pick all the plastic material and the 3 step is recycling the material and sorting , and the 4 step is campressing into blocks ,5 step is crushing into small pieces and 6 step is producing plastic pellets ;7and 8 step is raw material bin it and other in use it for making things and last stage is making the new thing with plastic like making cloths , bottles and linch boxes and all the other trhings which is we use our daily routine .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response attempts to describe the process, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a structured summary of the main features. The writing is essentially a list of steps rather than a cohesive report. While the student identifies the stages, the description is repetitive and lacks the analytical tone required for an Academic Task 1 response. The content is overly focused on listing steps rather than synthesizing the information into a logical flow. To improve, you should group the stages into logical phases (e.g., collection, processing, and manufacturing) and provide a clear introductory overview of the entire cycle.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks paragraphing and logical progression. It is written as a single, run-on block of text with excessive spacing and poor punctuation. There is a lack of cohesive devices; the student relies on simple numbering (e.g., 'the 2 step', 'the 3 step') which makes the text feel mechanical and repetitive. The lack of proper sentence structure makes it difficult for the reader to follow the sequence of events. To improve, you must use clear paragraph breaks and transition words such as 'subsequently', 'following this', or 'once the material has been processed' to link ideas together smoothly.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. There are frequent spelling errors such as 'palstic', 'elobrate', 're cycle', 'campressing', and 'linch boxes'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe a technical process accurately. The student relies on basic, informal language (e.g., 'making things', 'all the other trhings') rather than using precise terminology related to industrial processes. To improve, you should focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary such as 'collection', 'sorting', 'shredding', 'granulation', and 'manufacturing' to describe the stages of the recycling process more professionally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammar is significantly flawed, with frequent errors in sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and article usage. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, such as 'here is deeply elobrate the all process' and 'the all stages is important'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the basic sentences often contain errors that impede clarity. Punctuation is largely absent or misused, which further complicates the reading process. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and practicing the correct use of articles and pluralization.
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