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)

This diagram which shown is the picture describe how fabric is made by bamboo.

In overview, there are total nine step in the process and describe how to make clothes from bamboo plants.

In the first step, in the spring time, plants the bamboo plant then harvest this plant in autumn. In the third step, this plant cut into strips with help of the sharp blade after that crush the strips to make liquid pulp from the bamboo plant.

In the fifth step,filter those strips and separate long fibres from liquid. Then add water and amine oxide to make this fibre soft.In seventh step, spin this fibre to make yam and weave to make fabric. In the last step, we can make cloths from this fabric .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

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 present but lacks depth, and the response fails to make meaningful comparisons or elaborate on the technical aspects of the process, such as the chemical treatment or the transformation stages. To improve, the student needs to expand on each step with more descriptive language and ensure the response meets the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into short paragraphs, which helps with basic structure. However, the progression of ideas is mechanical and lacks a natural flow. The use of cohesive devices is very limited and repetitive, relying heavily on simple sequencing markers like 'In the first step' and 'In the third step'. There is a lack of variety in linking words, and the connection between sentences is often abrupt. To achieve a higher score, the student should use a wider range of cohesive devices (e.g., 'subsequently', 'following this', 'as a result') to link ideas more fluidly and improve the overall logical flow of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, often relying on the words provided in the prompt (e.g., 'bamboo', 'plant', 'fabric'). There are noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'make clothes' instead of 'produce textiles' or 'manufacture garments'. The range is limited, and the student struggles to use more precise or academic terminology appropriate for a process description. To improve, the student should focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to manufacturing and industrial processes, and attempt to use synonyms to avoid repeating the same words throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('This diagram which shown is'), article usage, and sentence structure. The sentences are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex structures. For instance, 'In the third step, this plant cut into strips' is missing a passive voice construction ('is cut'). The punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after periods. To improve, the student needs to focus on mastering basic sentence construction, particularly the passive voice, which is essential for describing processes, and proofreading for fundamental grammatical accuracy.

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