Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-07-28

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows the process for making a water clock.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.

HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN WATER CLOCK

Student answer (Band 6.0)

It is clearly seen that the given diagram shows the process of making water clock at home.

In the first water is drawn from the tap and it get collected in the plastic bottle attached to the stand using tape and a straw is also connected to the bottle using glue from which drops of water is getting out. Furthermore a ting hole is done on the bottom of the bottle.

Probing ahead, water droplets are coming down from that ting hole and getting collected in a half cut plastic bottle. It includes seven stages to make your water clock, firstly turn the tap on and cover the hole with the finger and fill the upper bottle till it overflows. Then make sure the level of water is constant and remove the fingers from the hole. After that the water will start to drop slowly and repeat the process for timing things.

To conclude, by following these step it will help to build your own water clock.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the process, but it lacks a clear overview of the overall mechanism. While the instructions are mentioned, the description is somewhat disjointed and fails to clearly link the physical components (stand, straw, bottles) to the functional purpose of the clock. The response would benefit from a more structured approach that clearly outlines the sequence of the seven stages rather than mixing descriptive details with procedural instructions. Some information is repetitive, and the connection between the 'upper bottle' and the 'half cut plastic bottle' could be explained more precisely to demonstrate a full understanding of the diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical flow between sentences is occasionally weak. For example, the transition between describing the physical setup and the procedural steps is abrupt. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Furthermore' and 'To conclude', but they are sometimes used mechanically or inappropriately. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as the mention of 'that ting hole' without a clear antecedent in the previous sentence. Improving the use of linking words to show cause and effect would significantly enhance the clarity of the process description.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks precision. There are several spelling errors, such as 'ting' instead of 'tiny', and some awkward phrasing like 'timing things'. The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying on basic verbs like 'get', 'turn', and 'make'. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise technical vocabulary related to processes, such as 'positioned', 'secured', 'calibrated', or 'flow rate'. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of sophisticated lexical items prevents a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that affect the flow of the text. Examples include 'it get collected' (subject-verb agreement), 'a ting hole is done' (passive voice misuse), and 'by following these step' (pluralisation error). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage. While the errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be noticeable. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage would help improve the accuracy of your writing.

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