Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-12
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 following diagram illustrates the formation of bamboo fabric. Overall, this process is distributed into nine steps with both physical and chemical methods.
Bamboo fabric is made from the bamboo plant, when it is harvested in the Autumn season. It is cut into strips using running blades, which are then crushed to produce liquid pulp from them.
Now, starts the chemical method; Those crushed strips are filtered and long fibres are taken away from the liquid pulp. These fibres are then softened and there is an addition of water and amine oxide. Addition of water and amine oxide with long softened fibres during chemical method results into threads which simply leads to the formation of weave to make fabric. Then comes the last stage, the manufactured weave is then used to make clothes which are worned by us.
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 student has attempted to summarise the diagram illustrating the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, identifying the general nine-step nature of the process. However, the response falls short of the mandatory 138 words against the 150-word minimum, which incurs a direct penalty on Task Achievement. Furthermore, while some key stages are mentioned such as harvesting in autumn, cutting into strips, and producing liquid pulp, several details are rushed or missing, and the comparison or overview of the physical versus chemical stages lacks precision. To reach a higher band, the writer must ensure the word count requirement is met and provide a more comprehensive overview of all distinct stages shown in the diagram.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The text demonstrates a basic logical progression from the beginning to the end of the manufacturing process, supported by introductory and transitional phrases like 'Overall' and 'Then comes the last stage'. However, paragraphing is underdeveloped, with the entire body of the process crammed into a single dense paragraph. Cohesive devices are sometimes mechanical or repetitive, as seen in the frequent repetition of 'then'. Referencing is occasionally vague, such as 'Those crushed strips', which disrupts the smooth flow of ideas. Improving paragraph structure and diversifying cohesive devices would significantly enhance the overall coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary relevant to the topic, incorporating terms such as 'harvested', 'liquid pulp', 'filtered', and 'amine oxide'. However, there are noticeable limitations and inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For instance, the phrase 'running blades' is unnatural, and 'worning' is a non-standard form used instead of 'worn'. Additionally, vocabulary is sometimes overly conversational or repetitive rather than academic. To achieve a higher score, the student should aim to incorporate less common lexical items with greater precision and eliminate word-form errors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating some attempt at subordination with clauses like 'when it is harvested in the Autumn season'. However, grammatical accuracy is inconsistent. There are several awkward constructions and mechanical errors, such as 'Now, starts the chemical method' (unnecessary comma inversion and tense awkwardness) and the passive voice error 'clothes which are worned by us'. Punctuation is also problematic in places. While these errors do not completely obscure the overall meaning, their frequency prevents the text from reaching a higher band score.
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