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 stipulated process depicts the information regarding the manufacturing of fabric from the bamboo.
The process is man made which involves the nine steps are involved in the given process.
It embarks with, plant bamboo plants. After that, plant bamboo plants are harvested in the autumn season. Next step, is that cutting the bamboo plants in the strips using the cutter. Moving further, crush the strips of the bamboo to make liquid pulp.
Moving ahead, the next step is filter the pulp to separate long diners from the liquid. Nextly, soften fibres add water and amine oxide and the pulp is converted into spin to make yarn. Lastly, weave the spine to make the fabric . Lastly, it can be noticed that fabric is converted into the differe
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the student attempts to describe the process, the summary is incomplete; the final sentence is cut off abruptly, and the overview of the process is underdeveloped. The response lacks a clear summary of the main features or a logical conclusion. Because the response is under-length and fails to complete the description of the final stages of the manufacturing process, it does not fully address the task requirements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response uses basic cohesive devices such as 'Moving further' and 'Moving ahead', but these are often used mechanically. The paragraphing is poor, with very short, fragmented paragraphs that do not facilitate a logical flow of information. The transition between steps is repetitive, and the lack of a cohesive structure makes the process difficult to follow. The abrupt ending of the text further disrupts the coherence of the overall report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are several instances of awkward word choices, such as 'long diners' (likely meant 'fibres') and 'spin' (used as a noun instead of 'spinning'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe a technical process effectively. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of precision and the presence of errors in terminology prevent the response from reaching a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with article usage ('the manufacturing of fabric from the bamboo'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or poorly constructed, such as 'Next step, is that cutting the bamboo plants in the strips'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the errors in basic grammar and punctuation are noticeable throughout the text, occasionally causing confusion for the reader.
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