Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-16
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 illustrates the procedure of making fabric by manufactured from bamboo.
Overall, initially planting the bamboo tree and after some time harvest it and then apply some substantial steps on it for production of the fabric.
At first, we plants bamboo in the spring season and after 2 to 3 month when the autumn comes and the plants grew so harvesting is including in second step. Then we cut it into strips for furthur process moreover, after cutting it into strips we have to crush it for making liquid pulp. This pulp is move forward for the filtration process where the long fibres are seprated from the liquid.
The next step is to add some chemical and water to make the fibres soften for furthur process So, when the fibres become soft next step is spin that is to make yarn. Additionally next step is for fabric which is weave, weave is the last step after this a fabric can be manufactured.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response attempts to cover all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, starting from planting in spring through to the final weaving stage. An overview is provided in the second paragraph, although it is rather basic. While the student outlines the main steps, the description lacks the precision expected at higher bands, and the explanation of intermediate steps such as the chemical softening and filtration is somewhat rushed and imprecise. Additionally, the phrasing 'fabric by manufactured from bamboo' contains awkward grammar that affects clarity. However, all nine primary steps of the process are mentioned in sequence, meeting the fundamental requirements of Task 1.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response has an overall structure consisting of an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. However, paragraphing is poorly managed, particularly with the division of steps and the grouping of ideas. Cohesive devices are used, but often in a repetitive or mechanical manner, such as 'At first', 'Then', 'Moreover', and 'Additionally'. Referencing can also be unclear, as seen in phrases like 'we cut it' without a clear subject-verb agreement or smooth transition between sentences. The progression from one step to the next is visible through sequencing words, but the flow is frequently disrupted by awkward punctuation and run-on sentences.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is relatively basic and repetitive, with frequent reliance on everyday terms like 'make', 'process', and 'step'. There are noticeable lexical errors, such as 'procedure of making fabric by manufactured from bamboo' and spelling mistakes like 'furthur' and 'seprated'. Attempts to use less common vocabulary, such as 'substantial' and 'filtration', are partially successful, but limitations in word choice and control over word forms prevent the response from achieving a higher band. Vocabulary is minimally adequate to convey the basic steps of the diagram, but lacks precision and sophistication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The text displays a very limited range of grammatical structures. Simple sentences dominate, and attempts at complex or compound structures often contain significant errors, such as 'we plants bamboo in the spring season and after 2 to 3 month when the autumn comes and the plants grew so harvesting is including in second step.' There are frequent errors in verb forms, tense consistency, and subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'we plants', 'plants grew', 'This pulp is move forward'). Punctuation is also weak, leading to run-on sentences that require the reader to work harder to understand the meaning.
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