Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-27

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 maps illustrate the layout, of bamboo fabric in the industry and proposed to be make better.

Overall it can be seen that, there are several nine steps, from starting plant bamboo and ending with luxury brand of -shirt and socks.

To begin with, Despite all the workers have cut tress in the forest. so Harvest make cut proper the spring plants. However the after the process with the help of machines it cut into strips to make perfect. although transform into crush strips so it can easily converted due to, added a liquid pulp, in addition, the crush strips to make a comfortable it have to filter and separated long fibres from liquid.

on the other hand, nevertheless, the process after making a liquid it will absorb into soften fibres to make a solid substance add water and amine oxide, owing to add these make a long spin to make yam. Finally the with the spin we design weave to long cloths and we can makes t-shirt and socks.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to describe the bamboo manufacturing process, but it fails to clearly identify the main stages or provide a logical summary. The description is often confusing, such as the claim that workers 'cut trees in the forest' when the diagram depicts bamboo harvesting. The overview is weak, as it does not clearly outline the key phases of the process. While the response covers the sequence from raw material to finished product, the lack of clarity and the inclusion of inaccurate details (e.g., 'luxury brand of t-shirt') mean that the information is not effectively reported or compared. The response lacks the precision required for a Band 6 or higher.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is severely hampered by the misuse of cohesive devices. Phrases like 'on the other hand' and 'nevertheless' are used incorrectly, as they do not introduce contrasting ideas in this context. The flow between sentences is disjointed, and the referencing is often unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the manufacturing stages. While there is an attempt to use linking words, they are often placed awkwardly or used in a way that obscures the meaning rather than clarifying it.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. There is a reliance on basic terms, and the student struggles to use technical vocabulary appropriate for a process description. For example, 'crush strips' and 'make a long spin to make yam' (likely meaning 'yarn') demonstrate a lack of precision. Some words are used in incorrect contexts, such as 'luxury brand' or 'proposed to be make better', which do not fit the task. The range is insufficient to convey the technical nature of the diagram clearly, and errors in word choice occasionally impede understanding.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often make sentences difficult to parse. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('Harvest make cut'), incorrect sentence structure ('the maps illustrate the layout, of bamboo fabric'), and awkward phrasing ('it have to filter and separated'). The use of complex structures is attempted but almost always results in errors, such as the fragmented sentence 'Although transform into crush strips so it can easily converted due to, added a liquid pulp'. Simple sentences are also frequently flawed, and punctuation is inconsistent throughout the text.

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