Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-07

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 flow sheet diagram illustrates the process of how bamboo fabric is made from raw bamboo.

In the first stage of the process there is a plant of bamboo in the fields, and the farmer takes care of it. Then the farmer harvests the bamboo from the fields and collects all the bamboo and cuts it into strips with a blade or machine. In the fourth stage of the process, the strips crush to make the liquid pulp, and then all the pulp filters and separates the long fibers from the liquid, and then softens the fibers and adds water and amine oxide to make the spin or yam. Then the spin is woven to make the fabric, and the fabric is like shirts and other clothes. This is the whole process of the raw bamboo to bamboo fabric, which contains almost nine stages, and the process moves step by step.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from harvesting to the final product. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview or summary of the key features. The student lists steps sequentially rather than grouping them into logical phases (e.g., preparation, chemical processing, and production). While all parts of the diagram are addressed, the lack of a distinct introduction or a concluding summary of the main trends or stages prevents a higher score. The response is descriptive but lacks the analytical tone expected in an Academic Task 1 report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is written as a single, long paragraph, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of the process. While there is a chronological sequence, the use of cohesive devices is repetitive, with almost every sentence starting with 'then' or 'and'. There is a lack of paragraphing to separate the different stages of the process, such as the initial harvesting versus the chemical treatment. The referencing is clear, but the overall structure is too simplistic and lacks the logical flow required for a higher band score.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is adequate to describe the process but remains quite basic. Phrases like 'takes care of it' and 'the fabric is like shirts' are informal and imprecise for an academic report. There is an attempt to use technical terms such as 'amine oxide' and 'liquid pulp', which is positive, but the overall range is limited. The student relies on simple verbs like 'make' and 'cut' repeatedly. To improve, the student should focus on using more precise process-related verbs and nouns to describe the transformation of the raw material.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response consists mostly of simple sentences with some basic conjunctions. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, such as passive voice, which is essential for describing a manufacturing process (e.g., 'the bamboo is harvested' instead of 'the farmer harvests'). There are several grammatical errors, such as 'the strips crush' (should be 'are crushed') and 'the spin is woven' (should be 'the yarn is woven'). While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of grammatical variety and the presence of frequent errors in voice and tense limit the score.

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