Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-11

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 process digram illustrate how to made clothes from bamboo.

Overall, it is clear that this is a linear process consisting of several stages, beginning with planting bamboo and ending with ready of clothes.

Initially, In the spring season, the former is planting bamboo plants in the field which is the first stage of making clothes. After a four month at autumn season, although the farmer is harvest bamboo plants by hand or using machine. Befor the crush strips farmer cut the bamboo plants strips. Subsequently the crush strips is ready for filter where separate long fibers from liquid.

After that filter bamboo is transfor into soften fibers. In his age, the water and amine oxide need to soften fibers. then we spin from bamboo. following this, we make a fabric from spain bamboo. Eventually the clothes is ready for wear.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, but it fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words. This significantly impacts the development of the response. While the overview is present, the description of the stages is somewhat superficial and lacks the necessary detail to fully explain the process. Furthermore, there are inaccuracies in the description, such as referring to the 'former' (farmer) planting bamboo in the spring and harvesting in autumn, which is not explicitly stated in the diagram. The response needs to be more precise and descriptive to reach a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of the process. There is an attempt to use cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'After that', and 'Subsequently'. However, the flow is occasionally disrupted by awkward phrasing and grammatical errors, which makes some sentences difficult to follow. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the transition between the stages could be smoother. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, logical focus that connects naturally to the next.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'former' instead of 'farmer', 'spain' instead of 'spun', and 'ready of clothes' instead of 'ready-made clothes'. These errors occasionally impede communication. The range of vocabulary is basic and does not demonstrate the ability to use less common items or precise technical terminology related to manufacturing processes. To improve, you should learn and correctly apply topic-specific vocabulary and focus on accurate word forms and collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the process digram illustrate'), incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'how to made'), and missing articles. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences are often marred by errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent. To reach a higher band, you need to focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses and subject-verb agreement, and gradually incorporate more complex structures with greater accuracy.

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