Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-04

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Student answer (Band 5.0)

The diagrams are showing us the procedures involve in manufacturing of fabric from bamboo.

the first process include the plantation of bamboo. it requires a flat surface and specific whether which usually a spring. it takes 4 months to grow or become mature plant. in autumn season the bamboos are ready to harvest, in which different machines are involves for harvest. then the next step is cut bamboo into strips with the help of saw and then the stipes are crush to make the liquid pulp. in next step the filtration of pulp occur in which we separate long fibers of crushed stipes from the liquid. and then water and amine oxide is introduced in this for soften of fibers because the fiber is being spin to make yarn. in this step the worker spin the fibers tp make yarn. then final step is that worker or machine weaves the yarn to make a fabric. then the final step is the fabric is use to make the clothes according to demand.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from plantation to the final product. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview or summary of the process as a whole. While the key steps are identified, the response would benefit from a more analytical approach, such as grouping the stages into logical phases (e.g., cultivation, processing, and production). The inclusion of specific details like '4 months' and 'spring' is good, but the overall structure is a bit repetitive, relying on a list-like sequence rather than a cohesive summary of the manufacturing cycle.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized chronologically, which is appropriate for a process description. However, the paragraphing is non-existent, as the entire response is written as a single block of text. This makes it difficult to follow the transition between different stages. Cohesive devices are used, but they are quite basic and repetitive (e.g., 'then the next step', 'in next step', 'then final step'). To improve, you should use a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect ideas more fluidly and divide the text into logical paragraphs to improve readability.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate to describe the process, but it is limited and occasionally imprecise. For example, 'specific whether' is a misspelling of 'weather', and 'stipes' is a misspelling of 'strips'. The use of terms like 'crush to make the liquid pulp' and 'soften of fibers' shows a limited range of collocations. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'extraction', 'chemical treatment', or 'transformation', and ensure that basic spelling errors are minimized.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the procedures involve' instead of 'involves'), article usage (e.g., 'the plantation of bamboo'), and sentence structure (e.g., 'which usually a spring'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several run-on sentences and missing capital letters at the start of sentences. Improving control over basic sentence construction and proofreading for minor errors would significantly enhance the clarity of your writing.

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