Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-04

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 5.0)

The given image show the method of water clock.

Overall, it teach to how to make your personal water clock. it can many various types of stages is given to made a water clock.

According to the given information all over the 7 stages to made a water clock. firstly some materials collect for develop this like one water bottle,

one straw, glue etc. the build this first step to on the tap water which fit in the stand. after on tap make one hole in bottle and it fully cover with finger. later wait to fill bottle with full of water.

Further more, the constant water fill the bottle from the level of the straw. next take away finger from the hole. the water flow tapping in plastic bottle which cut from the upper part. wait to fill cut out bottle fill with the water. later the upper bottle water is empty the repeat this process for few time and note down.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the task by describing the process of building a water clock. However, the description is somewhat superficial and lacks the precision required for an Academic Task 1 report. While the seven stages are mentioned, the explanation of the mechanical process is often unclear, such as the instruction to 'take away finger from the hole' or the vague reference to 'tapping in plastic bottle'. The overview is also quite weak, failing to clearly summarise the main stages or the purpose of the mechanism. To improve, you should focus on clearly identifying the key stages and explaining the relationship between the components more logically.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and grammatical errors. While some cohesive devices are used, such as 'firstly', 'after', and 'further more', they are often applied mechanically or incorrectly. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the sequence of the process. The progression of ideas is present but lacks the smooth transitions expected at higher bands. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each sentence clearly connects to the previous one will significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'make', 'bottle', and 'water'. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and collocation, such as 'develop this' instead of 'construct this' or 'tapping in' instead of 'dripping into'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe a technical process with precision. To achieve a higher score, you should aim to use more specific terminology related to processes and mechanics, and work on using words in their correct context to avoid ambiguity.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('the given image show'), article usage ('on the tap water'), and sentence structure ('it teach to how to make'). The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with errors in tense and word order. Complex structures are attempted but are generally inaccurate. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, particularly subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions and articles, before attempting more complex grammatical forms.

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