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 diagram provides the information on how bambo fabric is made through the nine stages of manufacturing. Moreover, make the comparison which one is better. All steps essentially should make the clothes.
Overall, initially, put the plant bambo in the spring season it's an important part of manufacturing the fabrics. If plant growth is not properly in the autumn season because it's the time of harvest. Furthermore, follow all stages step by step and make the clothes in the last step like shirt and socks.
However, bambo fabrics are made the bamboo plants given the times period spring to autumn than harvest. Next, cut into strips than transform in the crush strips to make liquid pulp also used in manufacturing. In addition, filter performed the work separate long fibers from the liquid than create the soften fibres in which add water and amine oxide.
In consequence, spin used to make yarn. Lastly stage, weave to make fabric like clothes. Such as, shirts, socks and trousers. And made fabric follow all the steps from starting to ending.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to describe the process, but it fails to clearly outline the nine stages as requested. The overview is weak and includes irrelevant personal commentary, such as 'make the comparison which one is better,' which is not part of the diagram. While some steps are mentioned, the description is fragmented and lacks a logical flow. The summary of the process is incomplete and confusing, failing to clearly distinguish between the cultivation phase and the industrial manufacturing phase. The response does not adequately highlight the main features or provide a clear, professional summary of the provided diagram.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'In consequence' and 'Such as,' which do not logically connect the ideas. The progression of the process is difficult to follow because the sentences do not link effectively. Referencing is often unclear, and the transition between the growth of the bamboo and the manufacturing process is abrupt. The overall arrangement lacks the logical flow required for a process description, making it difficult for the reader to track the stages of production.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms like 'make' and 'things.' There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'crush strips' instead of 'crushed strips' and 'soften fibres' instead of 'softened fibers.' The student struggles to use precise technical terminology related to manufacturing processes. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of variety and the frequent errors in collocation and word form prevent the response from reaching a higher band. The vocabulary is sufficient for basic communication but lacks the precision expected for an academic task.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'bambo fabrics are made the bamboo plants,' and incorrect sentence structures, such as 'If plant growth is not properly in the autumn season.' Punctuation is inconsistent, and there is a lack of complex sentence structures. Most sentences are simple or contain errors that make them awkward to read. The control over basic grammar is inconsistent, and the lack of error-free sentences significantly limits the score in this criterion.
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