Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-13

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 illustrates how fabric is manufactured from bamboo. The process consists of 9 step.

Overall, the process started with planting bamboo in spring and ending with become clothes including shirt and shocks . Whereas, the bamboo cut into strip in the third step and it then become liquid pulp in the next process. However, it became yarn to make fabric in the seventh step.

Bamboo is planted in spring as well as harvested in autumn. Thirdly, it cut into strips and made liquid pulp with crushing in the forth step. After that, it was separated long fibers from liquid by filter. Additionally, it became soften fibers withing adding water and amine oxide before becoming spin for making yarn. After that, it became weave to making fabric .Finally, it become clothes for men and women .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the report covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, the description is somewhat superficial. The overview provided is functional but lacks a clear synthesis of the key features. Furthermore, the response contains several inaccuracies in the description of the process, such as stating the bamboo becomes 'liquid pulp' immediately after being cut into strips, omitting the chemical processing stages. The lack of sufficient detail and the failure to meet the length requirement prevent a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, the use of 'Whereas' at the start of the second paragraph is inappropriate as it does not introduce a contrast. Similarly, 'Additionally' and 'After that' are used repetitively, making the flow feel somewhat disjointed. While there is a logical progression from planting to the final product, the connections between sentences are not always smooth or logically sound, which limits the effectiveness of the overall structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The range of vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. The student relies on basic terms such as 'process', 'become', and 'making'. There are also several word-choice errors and awkward phrasings, such as 'shocks' (likely meaning socks), 'become spin', and 'it became weave'. These errors occasionally impede the clarity of the description. To improve, the student needs to use more precise terminology related to manufacturing processes, such as 'extraction', 'conversion', 'spinning', and 'weaving', and ensure that nouns and verbs are used in their correct forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect the accuracy of the writing. There are consistent issues with verb tenses (e.g., 'it cut into strips' instead of 'it is cut'), subject-verb agreement, and word forms (e.g., 'it became weave' instead of 'it is woven'). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before periods. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of basic grammatical errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band score.

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