Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-19
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)
First and Farmost, fabric was always been a basic necessity or basic need to Humans . There are variety of uses of fabric right now . For instance ; we use fabric to make our clothes and much more .
If we take a sight on flow chart given , we will get to know that the majority of fabric is made from bamboo trees . Lets start describing the details of stages from where bamboo tree go through and become fabric .
First of all , we can see that during the season of spring bamboo tree gets mature and than comes the season of autumn it gets ready to be harvested . In recent times , we bring some heavy machinery's for harvesting bamboo but if go back to the ages where the facility of heavy machinery was not available we used to harvest it by hand .
After this , here comes the cutting of strips of bamboo . Proceeding with this step than we soften the fibres after that , filtration of long bamboos take place . And than crushing of strips takes place . Due to crushing it changes into a liquid pulp . Than we spin to make yam .
After all this the process of weaving is done were the actual fabric is made and final touching to it is given . Ultimately , that fabric is used to make clothes that we wear .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to focus on the task. The introduction includes irrelevant general information about fabric, which is not required for an Academic Task 1 report. While you describe the stages of the process, the summary lacks a clear overview of the main features, such as the transition from raw material to finished product. Furthermore, you introduce external information about historical harvesting methods that is not present in the provided diagram. To improve, focus strictly on the information provided in the graphic, ensure you include a clear overview of the process, and avoid adding personal opinions or external knowledge.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is somewhat mechanical. You use basic linking words like 'First of all', 'After this', and 'Ultimately', but the flow between sentences is often disjointed. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'Proceeding with this step than we soften', where the connection to the previous step is awkward. To improve, use a wider variety of cohesive devices and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus that logically leads to the next stage of the process.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'fabric', 'bamboo', and 'make'. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'First and Farmost' (a misspelling of 'foremost'), 'heavy machinery's' (incorrect pluralization), and 'yam' (likely a typo for 'yarn'). The language lacks the precision required for describing a technical or industrial process. To improve, focus on learning process-specific vocabulary such as 'extraction', 'conversion', 'processing', and 'transformation' to describe the stages more accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement ('bamboo tree gets mature'), incorrect verb tenses ('fabric was always been'), and punctuation errors, particularly the misuse of semicolons and commas. Sentence structures are mostly simple or contain errors when attempting complexity. For example, 'If we take a sight on flow chart given' is grammatically awkward. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles before attempting more complex structures.
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