Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-12
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)
In this the diagram display that how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.
The process start from planting the bamboo plant and ended at producing fabric which are useful for us.
Initially the bamboo fabric is made step by step. IT includes 9 steps. And here we discuss each step of it. At first the bamboo plants are planted in spring by farmers than they start the harvesting of the plant in autumn. after that they cut the bamboo plants into strips.
Following this they crush trips to make liquid pulp after that they filter the strips by separating long fibers from liquid than they add water and amine oxide which help soften fibers. once this is done than they spin the soften fiber to produce yarn. after all of this in the eighth step they weave the yarn to produce fabric. and finally the fabric is produced in the ninth step.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. However, the description is largely a list of steps rather than a summary of key features. The overview is weak, as it simply states that there are nine steps without highlighting the transformation process or the chemical/mechanical nature of the stages. While all parts of the diagram are addressed, the lack of a clear, analytical overview and the tendency to describe the process in a repetitive, step-by-step manner limits the score. To improve, you should group related stages (e.g., cultivation, processing, and manufacturing) to provide a more cohesive summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised chronologically, which is appropriate for a process diagram. However, the paragraphing is poor; the entire response is essentially one block of text, which hinders readability. While some cohesive devices are used (e.g., 'Initially', 'Following this', 'after that'), they are used repetitively and mechanically. The flow between sentences is somewhat disjointed due to the repetitive structure of 'after that' and 'than' (a misspelling of 'then'). To improve, use a wider variety of linking phrases and ensure that you use paragraph breaks to separate the different phases of the process.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely on basic verbs like 'make', 'cut', and 'add'. There are also some errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'trips' instead of 'strips' and the frequent confusion between 'than' (used for comparison) and 'then' (used for sequence). The range of vocabulary is limited to the terms provided in the diagram, with little attempt to paraphrase or use more sophisticated terminology related to industrial manufacturing processes. Expanding your vocabulary to include terms like 'extraction', 'chemical treatment', and 'textile production' would improve your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but accuracy is inconsistent. There are frequent errors in punctuation, such as missing commas after introductory phrases and incorrect capitalization (e.g., 'IT includes'). Subject-verb agreement is sometimes problematic, such as 'The process start' instead of 'starts'. Additionally, the misuse of 'than' for 'then' occurs repeatedly throughout the text. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these grammatical errors and the lack of control over sentence structure prevent a higher score. Focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and punctuation.
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