This IELTS diagram appeared in 2015 and in 2018 (writing task 1 test academic). Below is a model answer. The IELTS rainwater diagram was reconstructed with the help of two IELTS candidates (Fay and Ahmad). The model answer is estimated at band score 9.
IELTS Rainwater Diagram
Reported in 2015 and 2018 in the IELTS writing task 1 test.
IELTS Diagram Model Answer
The diagram illustrates how an Australian town collects rainwater to process in order to use as drinking water. Overall, rainwater collected from houses can be used for drinking after it has been processed by being filtered and then being treated with chemicals.
Initially, the rain which falls on the rooftop is collected by the gutter and then runs down the pipe at the side of the house into the drain at the bottom. Each house collects rainwater in this way and the rainwater is then passed along underground drains to the water filter.
The rainwater passes through the water filter to remove any impurities. Once it has been filtered, it continues along the pipes to a storage tank. From this point, the water goes from storage to the water treatment. At this stage of the process, the water is treated with chemicals in order to make it fit for consumption. When the water is ready for drinking, it travels along pipes that lead back into the houses in the town where people can use the water for daily consumption.
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This digram illustrate that how the rainwater transform into drinking water in Australia Town.
First of all , rainwater collected from roof and runs though pipeline for the filter process.
After that water is treated with chemicals for consumpations. At the end when water ready for drinking again though pipe line distrubated back to pipe line.
The diagram illustrate that how the australian town treats rainwater and converts it into drinking water with the help of advance technology.
Overall, diagram gives the knowledge about the process of collecting and converting rainwater to drinking water with the process of passing the water through drain pipes, water filter unit and chemical process plant.
During rainy days, rainwater is collecting from rooftops with help of drain system which transfer the rainwater into water filter units which removes impurities after that water is store in storage tank.
From the storage tank water send for water treatment process in water treatment unit with the help of chemicals after that water is ready for consumption. The pure water is then supply to houses through the pipes and ready to use in daily routine .
The diagram demonstrates how people in Australian towns collect rainwater processes to use as drinking water.
First of all, the rain collected by the gutter on the roof and runs through the pips down the every house. Then runs to the storage bypassing the water filters. After that water is collected to the water treatment process through the pips where the water is treated by chemicals for consumptions. In the end, water will be ready for drinking and distributed bypassing the pips to every house back.
The digram illustrates the methods for collecting rainwater for the purpose of drinking by an Australian town. Overall, the rainwater collected from the houses can be used for drinking after it has been filtered and treated with chemicals.
Firstly, the rainwater collection starts from the rooftop of the building and the runs through ta pipe at the side of the house into a drain at the bottom. Each house collects rainwater this way. The rainwater collected is passed along underground drains to be filtered.
The rainwater passes through the water filter to remove any particles and impurities, and continues along the same path to drain into the storage, from where it goes for treatment with chemicals to make it safe for consumption. After treatment, the water goes back into the houses through the pipes, where it can be used for daily consumption.
Hi Liz !
I saw your video about task 1 , but there you mentioned to write 1 para for introduction , 1 for overview and 2 for main bodies .
But here you have only written 3 total paragraphs instead of 4 . Is it a correct way ?
It is fine to put the overview in the same paragraph as the introduction as long as they are two very different and clear statements. I only usually do this for diagrams if the introduction statement is very short.
hello Liz,
are there any videos on line graph description or pie chart? i am unable to find them
any suggestions would be appreciated.
I don’t have videos, but you can find lessons on this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/. Always use the RED MENU BAR at the top of the site to access all main sections of the website.
Hi LIZ,
In your first paragraph. Is it grammatically correct to insert word “it” in the sentence part “use it as drinking water” instead of ” use as drinking water”?.
Both are correct.
Hello ma’am
Can we write i.e in our real test.
Is it formal to write?
You should show a range of linking words: for example, such as …
You can find a list of linking words on this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/
Hi Liz,
I want to ask do i have memorize the model answers for the writing task 1 in order to improve my band score in this task or should i just go through it and get some ideas ?
What will you recommend which is the best one to go with ?
Thanks
IELTS doesn’t accept memorised answers. These model answers are to help you understand technique.
Hello Liz mam
Thanks for new red bar
It is really beneficial for everyone.
Dear mam, I want to clarify that is it right now that we can write overall after introduction?
My exam is tomorrow.
Sure, the overview can do with the intro, after the intro or at the end. Good luck tomorrow !
OK mam 😊
Thank you so much mam 😍
God bless you always .
The diagram illustrates the process of rainwater and its distribution to the household in one city of Australia. Overall, rainwater collected from houses follow 3 main steps including filtering, storage and treatment.
Firstly, the rainwater is collecting from rooftops houses, and flows to the pipeline beside the houses. It flows by the gravity when the water drops run into the pipe and drain. Drain should be bigger than house pipe.
Secondly, all the collecting waters are filtered to remove unexpected materials like leaves, dust and etc. Therefore, the waters then sent into storage tank for the next steps.
Continuously, after the storage, the water is flowed to the water treatment tank. Here, chemicals are used to make sure the water is drinking able.
Finally, after harmless water produced, it will send to the house back again and daily it may be use for drinking. It sent through the small pipes to the houses.
Hi Liz, This Fahad from Bangladesh. Your post is really helpful for me as well as all.
Good day ,would like to write essays to you so you can read through and correct my mistakes ..I don’t know if you offer those kind of services at a fee ..had a low band writing score in my first attempt and due for a second attempt on the 29th of June ..
Thank you
Sorry, I don’t offer that service.
Hi,
For this diagram, the overview and introduction are written as single paragraph. can we write the overview as separate paragraph for diagram type questions too.
Yes. As long as your overview is easy to find and all your key features are located in the overview.
Hello Liz
I read your website before taking IELTS and did well on the exam day
I sincerely thank you
Well done 🙂
hello
it is usually passive voice is the grammer of writing a process, how it is possiple to write it by present tense? \
A diagram requires both passive and active voice – all present tense. That means you use the present passive voice and the active present simple.
Dear Liz,
Can I use present continuous passive voice in my description? For example, can I write “After being collected, water is…”.
Thank you for your site and valuable tips!
Yes, it’s good to use that.
The diagram shows collection and conversion of rain water into drinking water in an Australian town. The process involves three steps. The first step is where the rain water drains down into the common collection system below each house, which is then connected to a water filter by the help of a main pipeline. The second step involves the filteration of water. The filter has three sieves where the water is purified from large sized particles and macromolecules. The other end of the water filter is connected to a large storage tank where water is stored for a particluar amont of time. The third step is the treatment of water. The water storage tank is connected to the water treatment plant which has three ports. The first two ports are situated at the top from where the chemicals are processed to clean the water from invisible microrganisms. The final third port is connected to a long pipeline extending from the water treatment plant which delivers fresh water to each house. This water is then used for the purpose of drinking.
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In most of the cases in here,why you used present perfect continuous tenses except using present perfect tense
Why don’t you write a list of the present perfect continuous used in this model and post it in this message thread.
🙂
Hi Liz,
This is my first IELTS test and I am very excited. I tryed to write an answer for the above diagram,could please tell me if it is good? Can you guse what would be my score?
The given picture shows how an Australian town collects rainwater for the use of drinking.overall,all the rainwater collected should be go under some processes to purify it before it is used for consumption. First, when it rains, the rainwater on the toproof of the house comes down through the drain into the water filter. In that stage, the water is purified and it goes to a hoge storage. Then, the clear water is moved through pipes into another storage where it is treated by chemicals in order to be suitable for human consumption. Finally, the water is ready to be be drinked.
I don’t offer marking or feedback. However, I will say that your report must be over 150 words. Your overview must be extended. The body of the report must be divided into (usually) two paragraphs.
Hi Elizabeth! “A glance at the bar graph provided reveals … ” Can i start my Task 1 like that?
You are not supposed to “glance” at a bar graph. You are supposed to analysis it. So, no – you shouldn’t use such expressions.
Hi liz,
How big is the mistake if you write 25$ billions instead of of $25 billion. And it is written multiple times.
It is one systematic grammar error.
The diagram gives information about the various steps which an Australian town made drink water from rainwater.
It can be clearly seen that, the rainwater has pass through a lots of machines and chemical materials before being drunk.
the rainwater is collected from roof of house. After rainwater has been dropped to drain.
Hello, Liz
I’m perplexed to write 3 paragraphs or 4 paragraphs for task 1 because in your process sample answer there are only 3 paragraphs where as in this pie chart sample answer there are 4 paragraphs. In addition you told in your bar graph video to write 4 paragraphs.
So, this is just moving around my head, what to do.. Pls REPLY to me..
Thanks
Do you think there is a set number of paragraphs? Of course, there isn’t. You are being tested on your choice of paragraphs and your choice will depend on the information presented in the graph or chart. Go back to all my model answers and make a list of all the possibilities – that doesn’t just mean the number – it means what information is put in which paragraph.
Thank you so much Liz , it was very helpful going through these examples.
Hello Liz, I wrote the introduction and overview another way.
How about this?
The diagram above illustrates how a town in Australia collects rainwater for the sole purpose of drinking. Overall, the rain water falls into a gutter and passes through a filtering and chemical treatment stage which is later being dispensed into various/several houses for drinking.
I don’t know which is more appropriate “various or several”.
It’s a good intro and overview. You definitely can’t write “various/several” in your test – you would need to choose one only. If you are unsure, don’t use them and write “..which is later dispensed into houses for drinking”.
While starting the task 1 we can use this statement…”The illustration illustrate ……..
A diagram is a diagram – it does not need to be changed.
I got the exact question when I took my academic IELTS on October 20th. I just got the scores today. I scored 7.5 in writing.
Liz, I had only followed your website for 2 weeks and scored an overall band score of 7.5. I scored less in reading (6.5) as I panicked at the end of it and had to do some guesswork.
Being a working professional, I did most of my studying while commuting to work and in the early morning for 2 weeks.
Thanks a lot! You are the best English Tutor!
Regards,
Amulya (from Hyderabad, India)
I’m really pleased to see your results – well done 🙂 Good use of commuter time 🙂
Hi Liz,
I am from Pakistan.
I wanted to inform you that this question was a part of IELTs Writing Task 1 exam held on 20th October 2018 in Lahore, Pakistan.
Thankyou so much for the information, tips and videos. I have recommended all my friends to watch your videos instead of joining an academy and save your money.
I had the exact same diagram in the IELTS today! 🙂
Hope you did well 🙂
you didnt use linking words for example then,afterwards,following this to describe various stages .will it be fine to use these words to describe the different stages in this diagram? actually i have a habit of using these words in diagrams
Yes, you can use them whenever there is a process or diagram with clear stages which follow a set order. In the model above, the linking words are : initially, then, when, at this point. The key to a high score is using linking words flexibly which means not using them in a mechanical way and not over using them.
Yes! But I hadn’t seen this one on your website before I took the exam. It went very well anyway, I got the score I needed for working in the UK as an emergency physician.
Thank you, Liz, for your accurate information and training you provide here. It’s invaluable and I wouldn’t have gotten these scores without you!
Overall 8 – Listening 9 / Reading 8,5 / Writing 8 / Speaking 7.
Well done with your results 🙂 Glad my website was useful 🙂
me too!
hello Liz
thank you for your huidlines .They are really very helpful to improve our mark in ielts
Hi Liz,
I noticed that you combined your introduction and overview in one single paragraph.Why didn’t you write them as two separate paragraphs?
Love your website,it’s really helping me out.
There are no actual rules about this in IELTS marking. As long as the examiner can easily locate your overview it’s fine. When the introduction is very short, I put my overview in the same paragraph.
Hey Eliza!! Huge fan. LOADS OF LOVE (:
hi, can we replace divorce rates with people took divorce while paraphrasing ..
The verb “take” is never used with the word divorce.
So we can’t use ” PEOPLE TOOK DIVORCE ” but actually it is the information between 2011 to 2015 … will u please tell me what is the paraphrase for divorce rate ..
I said, you need to change the verb. Please use a dictionary. I do not offer English language services.
thanks Liz ,you are doing a wonderful job,your materials and tips were very helpful in my exam ,I passed at ist seating.
Can we write the essay task1 and task2 in pointwise??because it is so easy to write by line wise not paragraph
I do not understand what you mean. You must write sentences – this is an English language test. You must also use paragraphs because that is a criteria for marking.
I need a speaking partner for my ielts this coming august.. Please feel free to email me pakij.dora@gmail.com
Hi Liz, thank you for your work here. I will have the exam next month and i’m very worried about the writing part (i’m taking the academic module). I have problems with the verb tense, I don’t know which one I should use in both task 1 and 2. Moreover, i feel very insecure regarding the cohesion and coherence aspect, i tend in fact to write in a way that might be too “twisted” to read. So, i would like to improve as fast as possibile my writing skills, also to learn how to use properly linking devices. I need to score at least 6.5 in writing part, hence i’m very nervous. Could you tell me some VERY useful book where to study in details the writing part for academic, or any other tools to achieve my goal? Thank you so much. have a nice day.
hi LIZ
This site is very helpful for me and all who are going to take the ielts test
i wanted to know that how many questions types are in the WRITING task1 academic test and if u can ,it would be better if each question type is explained as u did for academic reading ,
like u explained each question type and gave one example for reading ,so can do the same way for writing task 1
In writing task 1 academic, there are:
maps
diagrams or processes
line graphs
bar charts
pie charts
tables
a mixture of two or more types.
I hope to get a video made with examples. However, you can find model answers for each type on my main writing task 2 page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-reading-lessons-information-and-tips/
hi liz..do you accept live speaking test? if so please email me pakij.dora@gmail.com..
I really need your help..I am more than willing to pay for your professional fee because I understant it is not an easy job. I hope you can help me on this..
Sorry I don’t offer private lessons one to one at the moment. You can think about my advanced writing lessons: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore
Why overall is attached with introduction?? Is this important in diagrams mam??
Is it important to use present tense n passive voice for diagram,life cycle,process and flowchart??
It is an option to put the overview with the introduction when the introduction is short. Please note that the two are not written as one statement. They are still two separate statements but in one paragraph. Diagrams, processes and flowcharts often use passive voice.
Shall we write the title of the essay?
No, you don’t need a title.
Hi Liz,
Can we put introduction and overview in same paragraph for maps and diagrams?
Yes. But always remember that although they are in the same paragraph, they are separate statements.
Hi Liz,
First, I would like to thank you for your valuable work. I have a question about your example. First, in this lesson (https://ieltsliz.com/writing-task-1-paragraphs/), you explained that task 1 has 4 paragraphs, but in this example you only wrote 3 and the overall paragraph is inside the introduction, why?
Best Regards,
Cesar M.
That’s right. Most task 1 will have 4 paragraphs. Occasionally 5 – but rarely. Diagrams often have just 3 as the overview statement can be put with the introduction. At no time can you have only one body paragraph.
Hi, Liz! What is the task for this diagram? Isn’t the task also written there?
Thanks.
The task will be given in full practice tests and is the same for ALL writing task 1. You must write no less than 150 words and should spend 20 mins on it. You can find full instructions in the IELTS Cambridge Test books 1 to 11.
Dear Mam,
Arslan from Pakistan. Yesterday I got my Academic module result. L:9, R:8.5, S n W: 7.5. I needed 7 each. Overall band: 8. I have come here to thank you from the core of my heart for your wonderful coaching. Your smiling ways, your comprehensive yet easily comprehensible techniques and this brilliant free of cost website which has undoubtedly helped hundreds of students so far. Please accept my sincerest gratitude. I am all prayers for you. May God bless you always.
Hello there, Can you tell me if i did this correctly.
“This diagram illustrates the process in which rainwater is gathered in a town based in Australia, in order for it to be used as drinking water. Overall, rainwater passes through different stages under every house in a process of multiple steps that changes rainwater into drinkable water
Initially, rainwater drops over every house roof to eventually run its course into the land where drains are located. Rainwater enters through every drain which fills up the pipes running through every house. A water filter is located at the end of the passage of the filled pipe, in order for the rainwater to be filtered and stored in a big tank.
After the rainwater is filtered and stored in the storage tank, it runs through another pipe connecting the storage tank with a tank that combines the filtered water with some treatment chemicals that cleans water and transforms it into drinking water. The water eventually runs through every house and is ready to be used through sinks as drinking water.”
thank you in advance,
Yusuf Kaddoura
Hi Dear,
Indeed, I admire the way you wrote that passage.
Dear Liz Madam,
With due respect to state that, I am muktar from Bangladesh. I am an ielts student in British council. I am always try to follow you. But I need your help to writing task 2 in academic ielts.
Thanking you
Muktar
Dhaka, Bangladesh
See this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/
Is it possible ( water goes?) water can’t count
water is uncountable – therefore we use third person singular.
Thanks so much Liz, wish you all the best.. 🙂
Hi Liz,
Please can you have a look at the writing task 1 I just wrote, and suggest any corrections you deem necessary. Thank you.
The image above illustrates the process rainwater undergoes before it is suitable for drinking in a town in Australia.
Overall, there are about 5 processes rain water goes through from the time it falls on the roof until it is treated using chemicals before it is suitable for drinking.
First of all the rain water in collected from the roof through a drain, in the residential area. The water collected in the drain then goes through a an underground water filter , and is subsequently stored in a storage tank. The stored water then passes into a treatment unit where it is further processed using chemicals and is finally delivered through faucets into homes for drinking.
Sorry I don’t comment on writing.
Thanks Liz, your lessons have been extremely helpful.
Hi Liza
How can I download the lessons?
Thanks
Most lessons are not available to download.
Hello Liz, I know for a fact that you cannot write any opinions in the writing task 1 but I checked a website and saw the person stated their opinion. Can u please check this sample because it got me confused. Thank you!
IELTS-Exam.net (Academic writing task 1 #9)
There should be no opinions in task 1. It is a factual report for academic writing task 1.
Liz
Can I use (may, probably because of.. or might be because of..) in a factual report?
Not usually.
Dear Madam Liz,
Thank you for your guidance. It was like simple in seeing but more difficult in doing. I could not got it right even on an average while comparing with the model answer you have posted.
I have always confusion about using the word “Being”. I used to ask my teachers while studying in colleges but they never satisfied. Some said it is the word describing something in process however I did not perceive it clearly. In this post, too, you have used it as “After being treated and after being filtered”. I do not understand that means the process of filtering is already finished or is being just finished or it does mean that is in the past sense or work-in-progress sense ?
Anyway, I find it very difficult type question.
with regards,
See this page: http://www.edufind.com/english-grammar/gerund/ I suggest you start learning higher level English grammar before your test if you are aiming for a higher score.
All the best
Liz
Hi mam
Is that necessary to give overvoew in every task one essay?
Yes. If you fail to give an overview in task 1, you will automatically get band 5 in one of the four marking criteria. It is only the GT writing test that has no overview.
Liz
Is this compulsory to overall in diagram task 1
Yes. 100% compulsory if you want a good score.
Hello Liz,
Do you provide online tutorial services for writing?
The only online lessons I have at present are for writing task 2. Each lesson covers one type of essay in-depth, explaining the techniques needed for a high score: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore
All the best
Liz
Hi Liz,
Thanks for the reply. Do you check academic writings? It’s difficult to practice writing without someone experienced checking it.
Sorry, I don’t offer essay marking this year.
All the best
Liz
Hi Abby
An essay writing correction and feedback service is available by following the link a the very top of the home page on Liz’s site. It’s entitled “IELTS Essay Correction Service” https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-essay-correction/
Hi loz
Your posts are realy very helpful thank u very much. May u get evry thing in your life which u want
Thanks for your support. I really appreciate it 🙂
Liz
Hi Liz
Will you please confirm if the band scores on your website are the latest. Will you also send me the band scores for speaking,writing for academic?
regards
Jasiel
Sorry I don’t understand your message. What do you mean “are band scores the latest?” The scoring has never changed. To see band scores for writing and speaking, see my band score page which is in the right hand column of all pages.
All the best
Liz
The diagram illustrates how Australian collects rainwater for consumption after some processes. The step by step method as seen in the diagram has been used and still on, in the Australia to generate drinking water during the rainy season.
From the illustrated diagram it can seen that the rainwater after coming down from the roof of the house, it’s been channelled through the pipe beside the building directly for filtration to eliminate clumps and other particles, to be stored in on a large container.
The stored rainwater that has undergone filterstion processes will further be treated with a chemical may be Chlorine to keep it safe from germs and other micro organism that might be present. After then, the Chlorinated rainwater is been distributed to Australians for drinking and for daily consumption.
Really, the answers on this task 2 writing are brief and concise. Am just thinking, if there’s a way you can give us the skeleton to answer questions like that. Like a step order. Thanks
I hope to make a complete collection of writing task 1 lessons next year for my online course. But unfortunately, I won’t have time this year.
All the best
Liz
That is a superb answer for the task. You are surely an expert in IELTS.
Thank you so much Liz, I am just preparing for the ielts test. I discovered your website just recently and I am finding it so helpful. I will need some help with the writing task 2 lessons and I am ready to pay.
Wilson
You can find some writing task 2 lessons by following this link: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore
All the best
Liz
Hi Wilson
Look for the details of the IELTS Essay Correction Service at the very top of this web page. https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-essay-correction/
Hi liz, i hope you can spare some of your time to read my own version of the above diagram. Thank you.
The diagram gives information about the process of converting rainwater to potable water in Australian Town. Overall, the rainwater collected is store and cure in a huge chambers located underground, as well as the drain and the line pipe that connects to several houses.
The rainwater that falls from the houses in Australian town is being catch by a drain and pass through a water filter that disposes large particles present in rainwater. Then, it is stored in a huge chamber underground before it is transfer to another chamber for treatment.
In terms of treating rainwater, a chemical mixtures are added into the rainwater to cure micro organisms that are harmful or can cause certain diseases to the residents. After the water is cured, it passes again through another pipe for distribution of potable water to the different houses. Consequently, residents will use and drink this cured potable rain water.
***thank you liz:)
The diagram clearly illustrates the chain of events about how an Australian town collects rainwater to be utilized as drinking water.
Initially, as rainwater falls on the rooftop of houses it will be collected by each of their respective underground drains through a waterpipe that can be found on the side of these houses. From each of these drains, it will be delivered to an underground water filter to remove particles and impurities from it. Next to the filtering process, it will then proceed to the water storage. Once the storage is filled, at this point, the water is now being led to a water treatment area where a chemical or two is used for it to finally become a drinking water. After undergoing such treatment, it is now ready to be distributed for all households to consume by coursing through pipes, to complete the process.
Overall, rainwater can be converted to a drinking water by the following process in sequence such as collection, filtration, and chemical treatment.
I’m just wondering is there a way to print things off this site?
Thanks
No. However, some of the reading passages and vocabulary pages have pdf downloads.
All the best
Liz
I can say, in the firefox browser you have a chance to copy material by pushing “view” on the top and choosing “enter reader view” .
To be honest, the thought of having my work copied is depressing and makes me think of quitting and not providing more lessons for free. It’s too shocking to think of working for one year for no salary could result in having all my work stolen.
Liz
Hi Liz
Is there a difference between speaking test whether you are taking academic or general test?
There is only one speaking test for all students.
All the best
Liz
Hi Liz
Thanks much appreciated.
regards
Jasiel
Thanks for the valuable input