Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 process chart depicts the nine steps of manufacturing fabric from bamboo. Overall it is seen that the fabric manufacturing process start with the planting of bamboo and ending with ready to sell clothes.

Firstly, bamboo fabric making process begins with farming of bamboo and wait until they springing. After their proper growing harvest their strik and cutting their outer part and ruff it, for making them goomy crush their strips and filtered it to separate long fibres from liquid. The next step is mixing the fibers into water and amine oxide for making them soft, after all this part spin the fibers to making yam and staring weaving for making clothes.

At the end of this manufacturing progress clothes are ready for selling and the main part of this is

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 ability to fully develop the task. While you have identified the main stages of the process, the description is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence. To improve, you must ensure all steps are described in full and the response reaches the required length. The overview is present but lacks detail, and the lack of a complete conclusion prevents a full summary of the process. You need to focus on describing the transformation of the bamboo more clearly and ensuring the entire process is covered from start to finish.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into two paragraphs, but the progression is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. You use some basic cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'After', and 'At the end', which helps the reader follow the sequence. However, the lack of a final sentence and the abrupt ending make the overall structure feel unfinished. To improve, ensure that each step of the process is linked logically and that you provide a complete, coherent summary. Avoid repetitive sentence structures and ensure that your paragraphing is balanced, perhaps separating the initial processing stages from the final manufacturing stages.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and occasionally inaccurate, which affects the precision of your description. Phrases like 'wait until they springing' and 'ruff it' are non-standard and unclear. While you attempt to use technical terms like 'amine oxide' and 'fibres', the overall range is restricted. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise verbs to describe industrial processes, such as 'harvesting', 'extracting', 'dissolving', and 'spinning'. Work on improving your control over word choice to ensure that your descriptions of the manufacturing stages are accurate and professional.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with verb forms ('start' instead of 'starts', 'making yam' instead of 'making yarn') and sentence construction. Many sentences are fragmented or lack proper punctuation, which makes the text difficult to follow. For example, 'After their proper growing harvest their strik' is grammatically incorrect and confusing. To improve, focus on basic sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles. Practice writing complete, error-free sentences before attempting more complex structures. Proofreading for basic errors like missing words or incorrect verb tenses will significantly improve your score.

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