Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-08

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 about process of fabric clothes made out of bamboo plant. It is expressed in nine steps

overall, bamboo is harvested and get crush into machine to exact the liquid to make yarn from fibric . In the end of the final stage, clothes are made from the material and ready to sale at market

On the one hand, first bamboo plantation is done in spring season.

After proper growth of the plants, it is ready for harvesting and transfer to the factory. Futhermore, cutting the bamboo into small strips and crushed into machine. While crushing it exact liquid from the source and deposit the waste for another use. Next process is to filter out and separate long fibres from liquid.

On the other hand, After extraction the soften fibres is mad through addition water and amine oxid, Then it converted into yarn. Although the yarn is held in spinning machine for weaving process and last stage is material is help manufactured clothes

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, from harvesting to the final product. However, the overview is somewhat simplistic and lacks a clear summary of the key features. While the process is described in sequence, some steps are under-developed or unclear, such as the transition from the liquid extraction to the yarn production. The inclusion of 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand' is inappropriate for a process description, as these are typically used for contrasting arguments rather than sequential steps. The response would benefit from a more cohesive summary of the transformation stages.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, but the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often inappropriate. For instance, using 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand' to introduce steps in a process is incorrect, as these phrases are meant for presenting opposing viewpoints. The progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the phrase 'material is help manufactured clothes', which lacks logical flow. Improved use of sequencing words like 'subsequently', 'following this', or 'the final stage involves' would enhance the coherence significantly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary range is limited and contains several inaccuracies. Phrases like 'exact the liquid' (should be 'extract'), 'mad through addition water' (should be 'made through the addition of water'), and 'ready to sale' (should be 'ready for sale') indicate issues with word choice and collocation. While the student attempts to use technical terms related to the process, the errors in word formation and usage occasionally impede the clarity of the description. A wider range of precise verbs and nouns related to manufacturing would improve the score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies on a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'illustrates about process' (should be 'illustrates the process'), 'get crush into machine' (should be 'are crushed in a machine'), and 'soften fibres is mad' (should be 'softened fibres are made'). Subject-verb agreement and article usage are inconsistent. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic sentence construction prevents the response from reaching a higher band.

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