Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-10-19

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 diagram illustrate that tthe process of making a water clock.Overall , it includes 7 stages.

In first stage take plastic bottle and cut it in two pieces. then , upper part of the plastic bottle stick it with stand close to the tap and on neck of the bottle attach straw with glue. next step , another part of the bottle put down align it. afterthat, open the tap and water goes in plastic bottle on the bottom ther is hole. then , cover that hole with finger. Third step, is to fill plastic bottole till it reach to straw. In the next step, remove finger from the hole and slowely , it starts drizzle water to another plastic bottle which has meature line.

over all , it has 7 step to make water clock repeat that process again.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You identify the subject and give a broad sequence, including attaching the upper bottle to a stand, using a straw, filling it, and allowing water to drip into a lower bottle. However, the report covers the process only partially: several stages are missing or unclear, especially the constant water level, marking the lower bottle in levels per minute, and emptying and repeating the process to time things. The opening says there are seven stages, but the account does not clearly describe all seven, and the overview is limited. Some details are also imprecise, such as saying the bottle is cut into two pieces without explaining the neck-cut lower container. The response is 141 words, below the required 150. Include a concise overview and describe each key stage accurately.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

There is a basic chronological order, and sequencing expressions such as “In first,” “next step,” and “In the next step” help the reader follow parts of the process. However, the progression is not consistently clear: the account moves from construction to operating the clock, then labels filling the bottle as the “Third step” without a clear link to the earlier sequence. The paragraphing is also limited, with construction, operation, and the conclusion crowded together. “Overall” is repeated, and the final sentence does not clearly connect the seven stages to the clock’s purpose. Organise the report into an introduction and overview, followed by a clearly ordered description of construction and operation; use accurate stage references and linking phrases sparingly.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant process vocabulary, including “stand,” “straw,” “glue,” “hole,” and “meature line,” so the reader can identify several components. However, the range is limited and some word choices or forms make the description difficult to understand. For example, “stick it with stand” is not a natural way to describe attaching the bottle, “drizzle water” is an imprecise description of the flow, and “meature line” appears to mean measurement or calibration lines. There are also noticeable spelling errors such as “bottole,” “slowely,” and “ther.” Use precise process verbs and standard terms for the apparatus, such as “secure,” “drip,” and “calibration marks,” and check spelling before submitting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response attempts to describe a sequence using both simple statements and longer clauses, for example, “In the next step, remove finger from the hole and slowely, it starts drizzle water.” However, sentence structures are often faulty, and errors in verb forms, articles, agreement, and punctuation frequently interrupt the meaning. Examples include “The given diagram illustrate,” “upper part … stick it,” and “it starts drizzle,” where the verb forms and sentence construction are not controlled. Articles and prepositions are also often missing, as in “cover that hole with finger.” Most sentences need careful editing, and the inconsistent use of full stops and commas makes boundaries unclear. Practise accurate simple passive forms, such as “The upper bottle is attached to the stand,” before combining steps into longer sentences.

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