Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-05

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 below shows the manufacture of fabric from bamboo was completed in mulitiple steps. In this process first of plant bamboo was cuted in spring season and then second step was to harvest in autumn. When this process was done then next was to cut into strips by something cutting machine, in this step to soften the fibres added some water in it. The water in it made it much flexible and there was next part are fliter the long fibre from liquid . When this part was completed then further process was to spin it to made a yarn and then into waves to make a pure fabric. In the last pure fabric was made to make new clothes. This process was completed into many steps to made a good fabric. It was started from bamboo plant and it convert into fabric, however this was very imptortant for fabric.

AI examiner evaluation

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 description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview or summary of the process as a whole. While the key steps are identified, the lack of a clear introduction and the repetitive nature of the reporting mean that the information is not fully developed. The final sentence is vague and does not effectively synthesize the process. To improve, ensure you provide a clear overview in the introduction and group related steps more logically to demonstrate a better understanding of the process flow.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into a single paragraph, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of the process. While there is a basic chronological sequence using words like 'first', 'then', and 'in the last', the lack of paragraphing and the repetitive use of simple cohesive devices make the text feel mechanical. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'in this step to soften the fibres added some water in it'. To improve, use paragraph breaks to separate the different stages of the process (e.g., preparation, processing, and finishing) and vary your cohesive devices to improve the flow of ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'process', 'made', and 'step'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'mulitiple', 'cuted', 'fliter', and 'imptortant'. The word choice is often imprecise, for example, using 'waves' instead of 'weaving' and 'something cutting machine' which is not standard academic terminology. To achieve a higher score, you need to use more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes and improve your spelling accuracy. Expanding your range of verbs and nouns will help you describe the stages more effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'the manufacture of fabric from bamboo was completed in mulitiple steps' (tense inconsistency), 'first of plant bamboo was cuted' (incorrect word order and verb form), and 'there was next part are fliter' (subject-verb agreement error). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and awkward phrasing. The range of structures is very limited, and the errors often impede the clarity of the description. Focusing on basic sentence construction and subject-verb agreement will be essential for improvement.

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