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 diagram illustrates how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.
Overall, the diagram consists of nine stages. Beginning with the planting of bamboo plants and ending with producing clothes.
Initially, the bamboo plants are planted. After that, the bamboo plants are harvested by a harvester. Subsequently, the harvested bamboo was transported to the cutting machine to be cut into strips. After that, the bamboo strips are crushed to made a liquid pulp. Moreover, it was filtered to separated long fibres from liquid also added water and amine oxide to produced a soften fibre.
Furthermore, the soften fibres are spun to make yarm. After that, the yarmed was weave to produce soft fabric. Ultimately, the fabric is used to produced several clothes, such as shirts, socks, dresses.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the description of the process. While you have identified the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, the under-length nature of the response means that the information is presented in a somewhat skeletal manner. To improve, you should expand on the details of each stage, perhaps by describing the physical changes more precisely or elaborating on the purpose of specific chemical additions. The overview is present but lacks the depth required for a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is logically organised, following the chronological order of the process. You have used basic cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'After that', 'Subsequently', and 'Furthermore' to link the stages. However, the paragraphing is somewhat fragmented, with very short paragraphs that do not allow for a smooth flow of ideas. To improve, try to group related stages into more substantial paragraphs and use a wider variety of cohesive devices to connect sentences more naturally, rather than relying on a repetitive 'After that' structure.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it is quite repetitive and lacks precision. There are several errors in word formation and collocation, such as 'to made a liquid pulp' (should be 'to make') and 'to produced a soften fibre' (should be 'to produce a softened fibre'). The term 'yarm' appears to be a misspelling of 'yarn', and 'yarmed' is not a standard English word. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes and ensure that word forms (verbs, adjectives, nouns) are used correctly.
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 that occasionally impede clarity. For example, 'the harvested bamboo was transported' shifts tense unnecessarily, and 'to separated long fibres' is grammatically incorrect (should be 'to separate'). There are also issues with passive voice construction and verb tense consistency throughout the text. To improve, focus on mastering the use of the passive voice, which is essential for describing processes, and ensure that your verb tenses remain consistent throughout the report.
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