Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 provide information about the full manufacturing process of bamboo fabric.

Overall, there are total of 9 steps for the manufacturing of the bamboo fabric. The process are very strightly maintained there are a lot of mistakes and the mistakes are solved with various tacticks.

There are mainly two different steps first one is is hervesting and second one is manufacturing. In the first process plant bamboo plant and second is harvesting plants and the last one is cut into strips. Then wee have to remove texture and have to soften fibers. After that we have to filter this fibers . On this process the makers have to separate long fibers from liquid.

After that we have to crush strips to make liquid pulp. Then have to spin to make yam, after that we have to weave the yam to make fabrics At the last finishing we have to stream the cloths and after that the cloths are ready to use.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to describe the process but fails to accurately report the main features of the diagram. The description of the steps is confusing and contains factual inaccuracies, such as mentioning 'mistakes' and 'tactics' which are not present in the diagram. The summary of the process is disjointed, and the distinction between harvesting and manufacturing is not clearly linked to the visual information provided. The overview is weak, as it focuses on the number of steps rather than the nature of the transformation from raw material to finished product. To improve, focus on accurately describing the sequence of stages shown in the diagram without adding external, irrelevant information.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hindered by poor sentence structure and unclear transitions. While some cohesive devices like 'After that' and 'Then' are used, they are repetitive and do not always create a smooth progression of ideas. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the connection between sentences is often mechanical. The paragraphing is present but does not effectively group the stages of the process in a logical way. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and occasionally inaccurate. There are several spelling errors, such as 'strightly', 'tacticks', 'yam' (instead of yarn), and 'stream' (instead of steam). The range of vocabulary is basic and repetitive, relying heavily on simple verbs like 'make' and 'have to'. There is little evidence of the specific technical vocabulary required to describe a manufacturing process effectively. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise terminology related to industrial processes and ensure accurate spelling of key terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'The diagram provide' and 'The process are'. The use of articles is inconsistent, and sentence structures are generally simple and repetitive. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the punctuation is sometimes misused. The frequent errors in basic grammar, such as 'first one is is hervesting', indicate a need for a more careful review of fundamental sentence construction and proofreading for minor slips.

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