Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-29
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 give digram illustrates the process of production of fabric from bamboo. it shows overall, it shows 9 stages. begining from planted bamboo plants in spring and ending with produced fabric.
Overall, the process is linear. In the first stage, plant bamboo was planted in spring season and than, all bamboo plant was harvested in autum after being matured. and all was collected and delevered to a factory for futher processing.
In the following stage, the collected bamboo cuted into strips and avery strips was crushed to make liquid pulp. subsuquently, the liquid was filtered by seprating long fibres from liquid. Next, in fibres water and amine oxide was added to make fibres soft. furthermore, spin transfered into yarn and weaved for making fabric. In the last stale, fabric was used for to make tshirts, and clothes.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, but it fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the overview identifies the linear nature of the process, the description of the stages is somewhat brief and lacks the necessary detail to fully develop the response. The failure to reach the minimum length means the task is not fully addressed, and the summary of features is underdeveloped. To improve, you should expand on the descriptions of the chemical and mechanical processes involved, ensuring all steps are clearly explained.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'In the following stage', 'In the last stale'). There are also issues with referencing and flow, such as the awkward transition between sentences in the second paragraph. While there is a basic attempt at progression, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the occasional confusion in sentence structure mean that the cohesion is not always smooth or effective.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. There are several spelling errors (e.g., 'digram', 'autum', 'delevered', 'subsuquently', 'seprating', 'stale') and word choice inaccuracies (e.g., 'plant bamboo was planted'). The range of vocabulary is limited, and the student struggles to use precise technical terms related to the manufacturing process. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more varied and accurate terminology related to industrial processes and improve your spelling accuracy.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'bamboo cuted'), subject-verb agreement errors (e.g., 'all bamboo plant was harvested'), and missing articles. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several run-on sentences and incorrect capitalization. These errors are frequent and occasionally make the text difficult to follow. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement and tense consistency would be highly beneficial.
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