Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-04

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 map illustrates that how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.

Overall, the fabric is manufactured food bamboo in nine main stages, it launch with plant bamboo through harvest, it cut into strips then it crush into strips to make liquid pulp, after liquid it can be filter it use for separate long fibric from liquid it transport to South fabric it can add water and amine oxide then it spin to make yam through weave to make fabric finish with clothing was complete.

How bamboo fabric is made it begin with plant bamboo plants it spring then Autumn Harvest then bamboo can cut into strips by cutting strips to crush strips to make liquid pulp then filter separate long fabric from liquid However it soften fabric it add water and arrive oxide to spin to make yam to weave to make fabric it can cease with clothing.

To manufactured fabric from bamboo main nine features can make clothing.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, but the presentation is significantly hindered by poor clarity and repetitive phrasing. While the nine stages are mentioned, the description of the process is often confusing, particularly in the second paragraph where the sequence of events becomes difficult to follow. The overview is present but lacks the necessary precision to clearly summarise the key features of the process. To improve, focus on clearly identifying the transition from raw material to finished product using logical sequencing rather than simply listing steps in a repetitive manner.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'it' and 'then' to link clauses. There is no clear logical progression between the stages, and the frequent repetition of phrases like 'to make fabric' and 'to make yam' makes the text difficult to read. The referencing is often ambiguous, making it hard to determine what the pronouns refer to. Improved paragraphing and a wider variety of linking words are needed to guide the reader through the process.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic verbs like 'make', 'cut', and 'add', which restricts the ability to describe the technical nature of the process. There are several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'yam' instead of 'yarn', 'fibric' instead of 'fiber', and 'arrive oxide' instead of 'amine oxide'. These errors, combined with the lack of technical terminology, prevent the response from achieving a higher score. Expanding the range of vocabulary to include process-specific terms would greatly enhance the quality of the writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The grammar is frequently inaccurate, with many run-on sentences and comma splices. The sentence structures are simplistic and often grammatically incorrect, such as 'The map illustrates that how fabric is manufactured' and 'it launch with plant bamboo'. Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, and the misuse of prepositions and verb tenses is common throughout the text. While the meaning is generally discernible, the high frequency of errors causes significant difficulty for the reader and prevents the use of more complex structures. Focusing on basic sentence construction and punctuation is essential.

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