Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-09-04

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 6.0)

The figure illustrates the procedure for making a water clock.

Overall, it is evident that the process consist of seven stages , beginning with the tap on and culminating in empty and repeat process for timing things.

To begin with, the production of making water clock starts with tap on stage which is use to fill the plastic bottle. Following this, at second stage, the hole of the bottle cover with finger. After that, the water fill into the bottle onto the mark of straw, it is consider third stage.

Follow the process, the level of the water need to be constant. At the fifth stage, the finger which cover the hole, now away from hole. Water drop into the another plastic bottle that neck cut off. Sixth stage depicts, now check the level of water per minute. At the final stage, empty the bottles and repeat the same process to measure the timing.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all stages of the process, which is a positive aspect. However, the description of the stages is somewhat mechanical and lacks the necessary detail to fully explain the mechanism. For instance, the instruction to 'fill the plastic bottle' does not clarify the relationship between the water level and the straw mark effectively. While the overview identifies the number of stages, it could be more descriptive. The response addresses the task requirements, but the lack of clarity in explaining the technical steps prevents it from reaching a higher band. The information is presented in a logical sequence, but the explanation of the 'why' behind certain steps is missing.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into a clear introduction, a body paragraph, and a concluding summary. The use of cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Following this', and 'At the final stage' helps to guide the reader through the process. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes repetitive, and the paragraphing is limited; the entire process description is contained within one long paragraph, which makes it feel slightly dense. The referencing is generally clear, but the transition between the stages could be smoother to improve the overall logical progression.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'the production of making' and 'the water fill into' show limited control over collocation and word form. There is an attempt to use process-related vocabulary, but it lacks the precision required for a higher band. The word choice is functional but does not demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary. To improve, the student should focus on using more precise verbs and nouns related to technical processes, such as 'submerge', 'calibrate', or 'orifice'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains several grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. Examples include 'the process consist of' (subject-verb agreement), 'the hole of the bottle cover with finger' (missing auxiliary verb/passive voice construction), and 'water drop into the another plastic bottle' (article usage). While the student attempts to use a mix of simple and complex structures, the errors are frequent. The punctuation is generally acceptable, but the sentence structure is often simplistic. A greater focus on verb tenses and passive voice constructions, which are essential for describing processes, is needed.

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