Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The diagram illustrate the process of making fabric from growing bamboo plants to produce cloths .

overall , there are nine steps in the stage it starts with planting bamboo and ends with the producing cloths.

First , bamboo plants are grown in spring and then harvested in autumn. the harvested bamboo is cut into small strips. Next,this strips are crushed to produce liquid pulp. the pulp is filtered to separate the fibers .

In the next stage , the softened fibers are spin to make yam the yam is is then woven to create bamboo fabric. Finally the fabric is used to make different type of clothing.

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 student identifies the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, the description is too brief and lacks the necessary detail to fully develop the report. The overview is present but underdeveloped. To improve, the student needs to expand on the specific technical steps, such as the chemical processing or the specific machinery involved, and ensure the response meets the length requirement to allow for a more comprehensive summary of the provided diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into short paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'First', 'In the next stage', 'Finally'). The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as 'this strips' (which should be plural 'these') and 'the yam' (which is a typo for 'yarn'). While there is a logical progression, the lack of sufficient length and the simplistic nature of the linking words limit the flow of the response. More varied transition signals would improve the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, relying heavily on words provided in the prompt. There are noticeable errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'yam' instead of 'yarn' and 'cloths' instead of 'clothing'. The range of vocabulary is limited, and the student struggles to use precise technical terms to describe the manufacturing process. To achieve a higher band, the student should aim to use a wider variety of topic-specific vocabulary, such as 'extraction', 'processing', 'textile', or 'manufacturing', and ensure accurate spelling and word forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that affect clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The diagram illustrate'), incorrect pluralization ('this strips'), and missing articles. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with spaces missing after commas and periods. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. To improve, the student needs to focus on basic grammatical accuracy, such as subject-verb agreement and plural forms, and attempt to incorporate more complex sentence structures like passive voice, which is essential for describing processes.

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