Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-14
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 given process chart illustrate the information regarding the producation of fabric from bamboo.
In the intial stage, the bamboo plant are plants in spring. Further, the bamboo plants harvest in weather of autumn by workers. After that , the bamboo cut into strips by a cuter machine . Then the crush bamboo strips use to make liquid pulp .Then in the next step the liquid filterd and sparate the long fibres from liquid.
Moving toward, in sixth step , add water and amine oxide in liquid to make the soften fibers. After that, spin it to make a yam then it is ready to weave and make a fabric. In final step,the fabric is use to make diffrent clothes such as t-shirts and socks .
Overall,it is vivid that in this proces multiples stages took the place, it start with planting the bamboo plant and use it for make fabric.Which use to making clothes.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The student attempts to summarise the main stages of manufacturing fabric from bamboo, covering the process from planting in spring through to the final clothing products. However, the response suffers from significant over-generalisation, under-development, and inaccuracies in reporting the steps. For instance, the text states 'the liquid filterd and sparate the long fibres', missing key technical nuances shown in the diagram. Furthermore, there is an overly mechanical listing of steps ('in sixth step') rather than a well-integrated overview. While the overarching purpose of the diagram is identified, the lack of precise detail and minor misinterpretations of the sequence prevent the response from achieving a higher band score. It satisfies the basic requirements of Task 1 by covering the general progression, but falls short of a fully developed and accurate summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is divided into three paragraphs, attempting an introduction, body, and overall summary. However, the logical progression is frequently disrupted by awkward transitions such as 'Moving toward, in sixth step'. Cohesive devices are used mechanically and sometimes inaccurately (e.g., 'Then the crush bamboo strips use to make liquid pulp .Then in the next step'). Paragraphing is present, but internal cohesion within sentences and clauses often breaks down, making the flow disjointed for the reader. Pronoun referencing and conjunction usage lack the flexibility needed for higher bands, resulting in a somewhat choppy and repetitive reading experience.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary used is basic and heavily reliant on direct lifting or awkward adaptation from the prompt ('bamboo plant are plants', 'crush bamboo strips'). There are frequent lexical and word-form errors, such as 'producation', 'cuter machine', 'filterd', 'sparate', 'yam', and 'diffrent'. The student attempts some less common vocabulary related to the process (e.g., 'liquid pulp', 'amine oxide'), but these are marred by inaccuracies in spelling, morphology, and collocation. The range is minimally adequate to convey the basic topic, but frequent errors in word choice and form restrict the score to this level.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The response displays a very limited range of grammatical structures. Simple sentences predominate, and attempts at complex structures or passive voice are frequently faulty or incomplete (e.g., 'the bamboo plant are plants in spring', 'the bamboo plants harvest in weather of autumn', 'the fabric is use to make diffrent clothes'). Errors in tense, subject-verb agreement, and missing auxiliary verbs are pervasive throughout the text. These frequent grammatical errors cause noticeable difficulty for the reader and impede the clarity of the message on multiple occasions, reflecting the descriptors for a Band 4.5/5.0 level.
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