Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-30
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 diagram illustrates the fibric manufacture from bamboo.
Overall, there are several process, it contain step by step process to make product. Starting from growing bamboo and end with the final product like t shirt, shoes.
The process begin in spring by planting bamboo. After several month when bamboo is mature in autumn it is harvested. After than it cut into strips by the machine and hand. after that the strips are crushed to make liquid pulp. Than it is filtered into a filtering machine to separate long fiber from liquid.
At sixth stage, water and amine oxide is added to make soften fibres. It is spin into a spinning machine to make yarn. machine and labours weave the yarn to make fabric. After fabric is ready than it is ready to make clothes. After all this step than the clothes is make and it is sold to the consumers.
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, from planting to the final product. However, the overview is quite simplistic and lacks a clear summary of the key features or trends. The description of the stages is somewhat repetitive and lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band. For example, the transition from raw material to finished product is mentioned, but the technical details (such as the chemical processing) are described in a very basic manner. To improve, you should focus on grouping the stages more logically and providing a more sophisticated overview of the entire transformation process.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical and repetitive. Phrases like 'After that' and 'After all this step' are used frequently, which makes the flow feel somewhat disjointed. The progression of ideas is logical, but the lack of varied linking words makes the writing feel simplistic. To improve, try using a wider range of cohesive devices such as 'subsequently', 'following this', or 'once the process is complete' to connect your sentences more naturally.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors, such as 'fibric' instead of 'fabric' and 'contain' instead of 'contains'. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to describe the process, but it lacks the precision and variety expected at higher levels. Words like 'make' and 'machine' are used repeatedly. To improve, you should aim to use more specific terminology related to manufacturing, such as 'extraction', 'processing', 'conversion', or 'textile production', and ensure you are using the correct word forms (e.g., 'manufacture' vs 'manufacturing').
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'there are several process', 'the clothes is make') and incorrect verb tenses. While the meaning is generally clear, these errors are persistent and distract the reader. The sentence structures are mostly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and ensure that you use the passive voice correctly when describing industrial processes, as this is essential for Task 1 reports.
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