Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-03
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)
How fabrics like jeans , shirts, socks etc made by bamboo and how they are manufactured in a factory, which process are involved?
The diagram shows bamboo plants were growed in the empty plant in the spring season. After that those plants were harvested in the season of autumn.
During harvested, we cut down into the strips to make the liquid pulp called crush strips and liquid pulp went for filteration where they were seperated from long fibers from liquid. On the end of filteration process
we added some water and amine oxide then in the spinner , spin fibers to made a shape of yam.
In the last stage all processing were done and results were in a shape of soften weave , with the help of weave we can made many types of fabfrics like baskets , dresses , socks jeans etc.
To sum up in this way we make fabrics with bamboos.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| 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 harvesting to the final product. However, the overview is weak, and the description of the process is somewhat disjointed. The student includes unnecessary personal pronouns like 'we' and 'our', which is inappropriate for an academic report. While the key stages are identified, the explanation of the chemical and mechanical processes (such as the use of amine oxide and the spinning process) lacks precision and clarity. To improve, the student should focus on describing the process objectively and ensuring that the relationship between the stages is clearly explained without informal commentary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hampered by awkward transitions and repetitive sentence structures. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as 'After that' and 'In the last stage'. Referencing is occasionally unclear, particularly when describing the transition from the filtration stage to the spinning stage. The paragraphing is present but does not effectively group the stages of the process to guide the reader through the sequence of events. More varied linking words and better control over paragraph structure are needed to improve the overall flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, often relying on words directly from the prompt or simple descriptive terms. There are several spelling errors, such as 'growed' (grown), 'filteration' (filtration), 'seperated' (separated), 'yam' (yarn), and 'fabfrics' (fabrics). The student struggles with technical terminology, using 'crush strips' and 'soften weave' in ways that do not accurately reflect the manufacturing process. To reach a higher band, the student needs to expand their range of vocabulary to include more precise process-related terms and ensure accurate spelling of key words.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with verb tense consistency, such as 'bamboo plants were growed' instead of 'bamboo plants are grown'. Subject-verb agreement and article usage are also inconsistent. The sentence structures are mostly simple or contain errors when attempting complex constructions, such as 'we cut down into the strips to make the liquid pulp called crush strips'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary commas and missing full stops. A focus on mastering basic sentence construction and tense consistency is essential for improvement.
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