Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-02
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 provided chart below shown that how to make fabric from bamboo.
overall,make fabric from bamboo start from plant bamboo and then harvest last make cloth
it is crystal clear that,the first point is plant of bamboo plant [spring] and then harvest autumn. after the process bamboos cut in the strips after following step all the bamboo strips crush and make liquid pulp and following 5th step is the filter the pulp and separate long fiber from liquid.
moving further,make result of separate liquid and make a soften fibres add some water and amine oxide to make spin [to make yawn] and then make weave [to make fabric]help of weave making socks and t-shirts and pent etc.and sent to the market for sale to people.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the task. While the student identifies the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, the description is overly simplistic and lacks the necessary detail to provide a comprehensive summary. The overview is very brief and does not effectively highlight the key features or comparisons. Because the response is under-length and lacks sufficient detail to cover all parts of the task adequately, it falls into the lower band range.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure. Paragraphing is absent, and the flow of information is disjointed. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices such as 'moving further' and 'after the process', these are used mechanically and do not create a logical progression of ideas. The sentences are often run-on or fragmented, making it difficult for the reader to follow the sequence of the manufacturing process. The lack of clear paragraphing and the repetitive use of simple connectors hinder the overall coherence of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice, such as 'make result of separate liquid' and 'make yawn' (likely intended as 'yarn'). The student relies on simple verbs like 'make' and 'cut' rather than using more precise, academic terminology suitable for a process description (e.g., 'extract', 'process', 'convert'). The limited range of vocabulary makes it difficult to convey the technical nature of the diagram accurately. Spelling errors, such as 'pent' instead of 'pants', further detract from the quality of the writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of simple, error-prone sentences. There are significant issues with sentence structure, including missing articles ('the first point is plant of bamboo'), incorrect verb forms ('bamboos cut in the strips'), and punctuation errors. The lack of complex structures and the high frequency of grammatical inaccuracies impede the clarity of the message. The writing often reads like a list of notes rather than a cohesive academic report, and the errors are pervasive throughout the text.
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