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 diagram shows a process who bamboo fabric is made. So the first step to make bamboo fabric is that we have to grow a bamboo plant in the season of spring. In second step we have to harvest that plant in the season of autumn. So in the third step we have to cut the plant into strips. according to forth step crush that strips to make them a liquid pulp. Fifth step is called filtration. In this step long fibres are separated from liquid. In sixth step water and amino oxide is added into soften fibres. In seventh step soften fibres is converted into spin to make it yam. In eighth step weave that yam to convert into fabric. The ninth and the last step is that fabric converted into clothes like shirts and pants that we wear in our daily life. This was the complete process of bamboo fabric who it was started and who it was ended.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from growth to the final product. However, it lacks a clear overview or summary of the process, which is essential for Task 1. The writing is overly descriptive, listing steps in a repetitive, mechanical manner rather than synthesising the information. There is no attempt to group stages or highlight key features, such as the chemical processing or the transformation from raw material to finished goods. To improve, you should provide an introductory overview and group the stages logically rather than listing them step-by-step.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised chronologically, but the structure is very basic and repetitive. Each sentence begins with a similar structure ('In second step', 'So in the third step', 'Fifth step is called'). This creates a mechanical flow that lacks variety. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas smoothly; instead, the text relies on simple, repetitive sequencing. Paragraphing is absent, which makes the text appear as a single block of information. To improve, use a wider range of linking words and transition phrases to connect the stages more naturally.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You use basic terms like 'make', 'step', and 'plant' repeatedly. There are also some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'convert into spin to make it yam' (likely meant 'yarn') and 'who bamboo fabric is made' (incorrect relative pronoun). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate flexibility or precision. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more specific technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'extraction', 'processing', 'chemical treatment', and 'weaving'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammar is characterized by frequent errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with articles ('in season of spring'), subject-verb agreement ('crush that strips'), and relative pronouns ('process who bamboo fabric is made'). The sentence structures are almost exclusively simple, with little attempt at complex sentences. The misuse of 'who' instead of 'how' or 'which' is a recurring error. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of relative clauses.
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