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 illustrates the process of manufacturing bamboo fabric, from planting bamboo to producing finished clothes.

Overall, the process consists of nine stages, beginning with the growth and harvesting of bamboo plants and ending with the production of clothing. The bamboo is first processed into liquid pulp, which is then turned into yarn and woven into fabric.

At the first stage, Plant bamboo plants(Spring) grow up and then Harvest cut the bamboo after that that bamboo goes into cutter machine and stripe it then after crush strips.

At next stage, Separate long fibers from liquid after that add water and amine oxide next make a yarn we also know as spin after that yarn move into machine and generate a weave fabric and at final stage we make a clothes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the description of the process. While the main stages are identified, the explanation is overly simplistic and lacks the necessary detail to provide a comprehensive summary. The description of the mechanical and chemical stages is fragmented, and the flow of the process is not clearly articulated. To improve, you must expand on the specific steps shown in the diagram, ensuring that each phase is described with sufficient detail and that the relationship between the stages is clearly explained.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, which is a positive start. However, the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is repetitive and mechanical, such as the frequent use of 'after that' and 'at next stage'. These transitions do not effectively link the ideas, making the text feel like a list of disjointed sentences rather than a cohesive report. To improve, you should use a wider variety of linking words and phrases to show the sequence and relationship between the stages of the manufacturing process more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'make', 'go', and 'cut'. There is little attempt to use more precise, academic vocabulary related to manufacturing processes (e.g., 'extraction', 'dissolving', 'extrusion'). Some word choices are awkward, such as 'stripe it' instead of 'strip the bamboo' or 'generate a weave fabric'. To reach a higher band, you need to incorporate more specific terminology relevant to the topic and demonstrate a better grasp of word formation and collocation.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The grammar is characterized by frequent errors in sentence structure, punctuation, and verb tense. Many sentences are fragmented or lack proper subject-verb agreement, such as 'Plant bamboo plants(Spring) grow up' and 'yarn move into machine'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the reliance on simple, error-prone sentences hinders clarity. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that each sentence has a clear subject and verb, and practice using complex structures like passive voice, which is essential for describing industrial processes.

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