Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-01

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 4.0)

The diagram shows how fabric is manufactured from bamboo tree.

In this diagram there are total nin steps. Plant bamboo Plants In Spring and give time to grow at the end you get Perfect clothes to wear

it is clearly seen that In diagram How bamboo fabir is made? their first step Plat the bamboo trees In Spring the 2nd step is Hervest the trees In Autumn and the 3rd Step is cut In to Strips after that crush strips to make liquid pulp In 4th step

more over, In diagram the 5th step filter Seperate the long fibres from liquid the 6th step is soften fibres add water and amine oxide In 7th step spin to Make Yarn In 8th step

weave to make fabric and

at the last you get

perfect fabric like T-shirts

and socks.

AI examiner evaluation

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 main steps of the bamboo manufacturing process are identified, the description is overly simplistic and lacks the analytical depth required for an Academic Task 1 response. The student lists steps rather than synthesising the information into a coherent report. Furthermore, the response lacks a clear overview or summary of the process, which is essential for a higher band score. The failure to reach the minimum length and the lack of a formal, academic tone prevent the response from achieving a higher mark.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks logical paragraphing and clear progression. While there is an attempt to use transition words like 'more over' and 'at the last', these are used incorrectly or in a mechanical fashion. The structure is fragmented, with many sentences appearing as isolated points rather than a cohesive explanation of a process. The lack of proper punctuation and the inconsistent use of capitalization further disrupt the flow of information, making it difficult for the reader to follow the sequence of the manufacturing process effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive, relying heavily on the words provided in the prompt. There are numerous spelling errors, such as 'fabir' instead of 'fabric', 'Plat' instead of 'Plant', and 'Hervest' instead of 'Harvest'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe a technical process, and the student struggles to use appropriate terminology for industrial manufacturing. The lack of variety and the frequent spelling mistakes significantly impede the clarity of the writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement, missing articles, and incorrect sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, such as 'Plant bamboo Plants In Spring and give time to grow at the end you get Perfect clothes to wear'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the control over basic grammar is weak. Punctuation is largely ignored, which makes the text difficult to parse. These persistent errors demonstrate a lack of control over basic grammatical rules.

See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.

Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.