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 fabric manufacture from bamboo.
Overall, there are 9 stages to produce fabric. It starts from collecting bamboo plants and finishes by weaved clothes.
First of all, people wait for bamboo to grow until autumn, whereas it will get harvested. Next, plants will be cut into strips by using saw. Divided strips is crushed into small parts to make liquid pulp. Besides, liquid pulp will be filtered to separate long fibres and liquid.
Liquid is mixed with water and amine oxide to create soften fibres. Later, fibres have to be spinned to make yam. Collected yam weaved into fabric and then can make clothes.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the student identifies the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, the description is overly brief and lacks the necessary detail to fully explain the transformation. Key steps, such as the chemical processing and the specific machinery involved, are mentioned but not elaborated upon. The summary is too concise to provide a comprehensive overview of the diagram, leading to an under-developed response that does not fully address the requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into short paragraphs, which helps with the overall structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and limited. Transitions like 'First of all', 'Next', and 'Later' are used, but the flow between sentences is often abrupt. The logical progression is present but basic, and the lack of sufficient content makes the overall coherence feel disjointed. To improve, the student should focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that ideas are connected more fluidly throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for a higher band. There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'weaved clothes' (should be 'woven') and 'spinned' (should be 'spun'). The use of 'yam' is likely a misspelling of 'yarn'. While the student attempts to use process-related terminology like 'liquid pulp' and 'fibres', the limited vocabulary prevents a more sophisticated description of the manufacturing stages. More precise verbs and nouns would enhance the clarity of the report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Examples include 'whereas it will get harvested' (incorrect use of 'whereas'), 'Divided strips is crushed' (subject-verb agreement error), and 'Collected yam weaved into fabric' (missing auxiliary verb). These errors are noticeable and occasionally impede the flow of the text. The student needs to focus on subject-verb agreement, correct tense usage for process descriptions, and the proper use of passive voice, which is essential for describing manufacturing diagrams.
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