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)

The diagram illustrates the detailed process how bamboo is transformed into fabric. Bamboo plant is seeded in the spring season. The crop is harvested in the autumn season. Bamboo seeds take almost 3 seasons to attain full growth. The mature plant then undergo cutting process in which it transform into strips. These strips then send to the factory to fabric making process. Firstly, the harvested plant go for crushing to make liquid pulp. After this, pulp is separated by using filtration method. It separates long fibers from the pulp which then passes through a soften method. In this procedure filtered fiber is mixed with water and a chemical named as amine oxide. The resulting mixture then undergo the high spinning which in results to form yarn. Its a round ball of thread, which woven to make fabric. That fabric is then ready to use to make clothes of various varieties. This is the complete method of fabric manufacturing.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. However, it lacks a clear overview or summary of the process, which is essential for Task 1. The description is largely a sequential list of steps rather than a synthesis of the information. While the main features are identified, the response would benefit from grouping the stages (e.g., cultivation, processing, and manufacturing) to provide a more structured summary. The inclusion of specific details like 'amine oxide' is good, but the overall report lacks the analytical perspective required for a higher band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized chronologically, which helps the reader follow the process. However, the paragraphing is non-existent; the entire response is a single block of text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Firstly', 'After this', and 'In this procedure', but they are somewhat mechanical and repetitive. The progression of ideas is logical, but the lack of paragraph breaks makes the text feel dense and less professional. To improve, the student should divide the response into logical paragraphs, such as one for the growth phase and another for the industrial manufacturing phase.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'harvested', 'crushing', 'filtration', and 'spinning' used correctly. However, there are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice errors, such as 'soften method' (should be 'softening process') and 'in results to form' (should be 'resulting in the formation of'). The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying on basic verbs and nouns. To achieve a higher band, the student should focus on more precise collocations and avoid repetitive sentence structures.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Subject-verb agreement is a recurring issue, for example, 'Bamboo plant is seeded' (needs an article) and 'The mature plant then undergo' (should be 'undergoes'). There are also errors with articles and prepositions, such as 'to fabric making process' (should be 'to the fabric-making process'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. The student should focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and article usage.

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