Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-07

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)

There are serval way to create fabic from a bamboo trees.

overall, their are around eight steps to manufacture fabric from

a bamboo trees, there are plant bamboo, Harvest, cut into slips etc.

From start, the process start with plant bamboo trees, It usally

sew in the spring where they grow plants of bamboo, After some time

they cut the bamboo trees in the autumn, After this, they send the

harvested trees for cutting process which cuts it into strips in

tiny pieces in the crush strips, the machice makes the bamboo into

liquid pulp.

At filter stage, the system segrigate the long fibres

from liquid, the soften fibres, they add some water and amine

oxide to smoothen the fabric. then the smooth fabric convert into

yam by spinny spinning it. a little weave were added

to make the fabic male. at the end the Fibric is

created from the bamboo.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final fabric. However, the description is somewhat superficial and lacks a clear overview of the process flow. While the main features are identified, the explanation of the chemical and mechanical stages (such as the use of amine oxide) is slightly unclear and lacks the precision expected for an Academic Task 1 response. The summary is present but could be more effectively integrated to highlight the transformation process more clearly.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or repetitive (e.g., 'After this', 'then', 'at the end'). Some transitions are awkward, such as 'From start, the process start with...', which disrupts the flow. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the logical progression between the chemical treatment and the spinning stage could be smoother. Paragraphing is present but the internal structure of the paragraphs is somewhat disjointed.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'fabic' instead of 'fabric', 'serval' instead of 'several', and 'yam' instead of 'yarn'. While the student attempts to use process-specific terminology like 'liquid pulp' and 'amine oxide', the overall range is narrow. Frequent spelling errors and incorrect word forms (e.g., 'spinny spinning') impede the clarity of the description. To improve, the student needs to focus on accurate spelling and using more precise verbs to describe industrial processes.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Subject-verb agreement is often incorrect (e.g., 'the process start', 'their are around eight steps'). Punctuation is inconsistent, with several comma splices and run-on sentences. There is a lack of complex structures, and the errors in basic grammar—such as article usage and verb tense—are persistent. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors makes the text difficult to read at times.

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