Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-15
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 chart illustrates how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.
Overall, the given flow chart shows how fabric is manufactured from bamboo to spinning and making clothes.
The process strat from plantation of bamboo in spring. When the bamboo plant planted it grows within 6 to 9 months; afterward, it is ready for the harvesting process. The stems of bamboo are harvested in Autumn and sended to futher process into the factors for cutting bamboo into strips and they are collected in one place and they send to filltered process to extrated long fibres form liquid and collect small pieces of fibre. The process collects the softened fibres and adds water and amine oxide. When the fiber are ready it conveted into spin to make yam and it sended to manufactur factory for making weave and form that they make the cloths and socks form it and it ready for consumer to use the products
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 plantation to the final product. However, the description is somewhat superficial and lacks a clear, logical structure. While the key steps are mentioned, the explanation of the chemical and mechanical processes (such as the use of amine oxide and the spinning process) is vague and lacks the precision required for a Band 6 or higher. The overview is repetitive, as it essentially restates the introduction. To improve, you should focus on grouping the stages more logically and providing a more accurate summary of the technical transformations shown in the diagram.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into a single long paragraph after the introduction, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of the process. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link the stages of the manufacturing cycle. Phrases like 'afterward' and 'when' are used, but the overall flow is mechanical and repetitive. The lack of paragraphing and the limited use of transition words mean that the information is presented as a list of events rather than a coherent process. Using clear paragraph breaks for different stages (e.g., preparation, chemical processing, and final production) would significantly improve the structure.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely on basic verbs like 'make', 'send', and 'collect' throughout the text. There are also several errors in word choice and form, such as 'sended' (should be 'sent'), 'filltered' (filtered), 'extrated' (extracted), and 'conveted' (converted). These errors, combined with the lack of technical terminology related to manufacturing, indicate a limited range of vocabulary. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise verbs and nouns related to industrial processes, such as 'processed', 'transformed', 'synthesized', or 'manufactured'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with verb tenses and forms, such as 'The process strat' (starts), 'bamboo plant planted' (is planted), and 'it sended' (it is sent). Sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence construction. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several run-on sentences that make the text hard to read. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, consistent use of passive voice for process descriptions, and ensuring that each sentence has a clear structure with correct punctuation.
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