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 below illustrates how fabric is manufactures from bamboo.

The process is followed to make fabric through bamboo. The 9 steps are followed to from planting bamboo to to make thread and then make different fabrics.

In in inital stage we plant the bamboo plants, in the autumn the bamboo plants are ready to harvest. After harvesting the bamboo cut into strips and then convert to soften fibres from which we filter long fibres from the liquid then it cut into stips and pin to make yam.

After spinning the yam converts to weave to make fabric. As the final stage reaches the weave turned out in different clothes like shirts and other.

The process is followed that how the bamboo is converted to fabric and then the fabric is used for making different clothes. The process takes time for the completion of the process. The bamboo passes from different stages after passing all the stages in converts to fabric that we all used for our clothes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, but the description is often unclear or inaccurate. For example, the text mentions 'filter long fibres from the liquid then it cut into stips', which misinterprets the visual information. The summary lacks a clear overview of the process, and the final paragraph is repetitive rather than analytical. While the key stages are identified, the lack of precision in describing the transformation of the material prevents a higher score. To improve, focus on clearly describing the sequence of events and ensuring the terminology matches the diagram accurately.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, but the logical flow is weak. The use of cohesive devices is repetitive and sometimes mechanical, such as the frequent use of 'the process is followed'. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the transition between steps is disjointed. For instance, the jump from 'spinning the yam' to 'weave' lacks a clear connection. While there is a basic structure, the progression of ideas is not always smooth, and the paragraphing does not effectively separate the different stages of the process.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and contains several inaccuracies. Words like 'yam' are used instead of 'yarn', and 'stips' is a misspelling of 'strips'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the technical nature of the process, relying on simple, repetitive phrasing. There is little evidence of less common lexical items or precise terminology related to manufacturing. To improve, you should learn and use specific vocabulary related to industrial processes, such as 'extraction', 'processing', 'spinning', and 'weaving', and ensure spelling is accurate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('fabric is manufactures'), incorrect prepositions ('followed to make fabric through bamboo'), and awkward sentence structures ('the weave turned out in different clothes'). The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with some errors in tense and word form. Punctuation is also inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like verb forms and article usage.

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