Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-17

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)

To make fabric from the bamboo plants, spring is the best time for plantation of bamboo trees, second step would be harvesting of the bamboo plants, that would be in autumn season. After harvesting all the bamboo plants, collect them and cut them into the shape of strips. After cutting, the next step would be crushed the strips to give it a liquid pulp texture. Later, filter all the long fibers from the liquid and add amine oxide to make soften fabric. Once you are done with all the procedure, the next step would be to spin it to make a yarn. You can start weaving the roll of yarn to make a full big sheet of fabric as much as you want, and last step is to cut or alter the sheet into any shape to make any clothes of your choice such as sweater, cap, gloves, anything according to the taste and preferences of yours.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, from plantation to the final product. However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the process, which is essential for Task 1. The tone is overly informal and instructional (e.g., 'Once you are done with all the procedure'), rather than objective and analytical. While the sequence of steps is generally accurate, the response fails to highlight the key features or make meaningful comparisons, instead providing a narrative-style list of instructions. To improve, focus on describing the process objectively and include an introductory overview statement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is presented as a single block of text, which significantly hinders readability and logical structure. There is no paragraphing to separate the stages of the process. While some cohesive devices are used, such as 'After harvesting' and 'The next step', they are repetitive and mechanical. The flow of information is somewhat linear, but the lack of clear paragraphing and the informal, conversational style make the progression feel disjointed. To achieve a higher band, use clear paragraph breaks to group related stages and vary the linking phrases used to connect the steps.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, relying heavily on simple verbs like 'make', 'cut', and 'give'. There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'plantation of bamboo trees' (bamboo is a grass, not a tree) and 'make soften fabric'. The phrasing is often informal and lacks the academic precision required for a process description. To improve, incorporate more technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'extraction', 'processing', 'conversion', and 'textile production', and avoid conversational language like 'anything according to the taste and preferences of yours'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies on a limited range of sentence structures, mostly simple or compound sentences. There are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'would be crushed the strips' (passive voice error) and 'to make soften fabric' (incorrect adjective usage). Punctuation is also problematic, with several run-on sentences and comma splices. The use of the second person ('You can start weaving') is inappropriate for an academic report, which should be written in the third person or passive voice. Increasing the use of complex structures and ensuring subject-verb agreement will help improve the score.

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