Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-18

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 outline the stages of fabric bamboo was manufactured through bamboo. Initially, bamboo plants can be growing in spring season. When it reached to a certain height the harvestor starts cutting these plants in Autumn. By using the cutting machines these big plants can cut down into the small strips in addition to cut crush these tiny strips into to make a liquid pulp.

Secondly, collecting the liquid pulp and passing through the filter that separates the long fibre material from liquid. Furthermore add water and amine oxide in this fibre to make it soften. After that spin these softer fibres to make Yam. By weaving these yams to make fabric and it changed into final product like T-shirts and socks.

To be conclude that the bamboo fabric is divided into the nine stages. After passing every stage they changed their shape can be changed and moving towards the final version of fabric.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to cover all stages of the process diagram from planting bamboo to the final fabric and products, meeting the basic requirements of Academic Task 1. However, the explanation of several steps is muddled and confusing, particularly around steps 3 and 4 where the text states 'cut crush these tiny strips into to make a liquid pulp.' Furthermore, the overview at the end is weak, simply stating that there are nine stages rather than summarising the main trends or overall nature of the manufacturing process. Because the description contains inaccuracies in sequencing and lacks clarity in parts, it falls under Band 5.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into three paragraphs, attempting an introduction, body, and conclusion. However, the logical progression is hindered by poor transitions and awkward linking devices. For instance, the second paragraph starts with 'Secondly, collecting the liquid pulp...' which does not flow naturally from the previous sentence. Cohesive devices are often inaccurate or mechanically used, such as 'To be conclude that...', which demonstrates a lack of control over standard concluding structures. Referencing is also occasionally unclear, making the sequence of steps harder to follow than the original diagram. This performance aligns with Band 5 descriptors.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The student uses a limited range of vocabulary appropriate for describing a manufacturing process, relying heavily on basic terms and repeating words from the prompt ('bamboo', 'fabric', 'liquid pulp'). There are numerous lexical and collocational errors throughout the text, such as 'fabric bamboo was manufactured through bamboo', 'harvestor', 'Yaml' instead of yarn, and awkward word formations. Although some process-related vocabulary is attempted, the frequent errors and restricted range place this response firmly at Band 5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The response shows a very limited range of grammatical structures. Most sentences contain noticeable errors in tense, voice, and clause structure. Examples include 'plants can be growing in spring season', 'When it reached to a certain height the harvestor starts', and 'After passing every stage they changed their shape can be changed'. Passive voice, which is essential for describing manufacturing processes, is either misused or omitted. Frequent grammatical errors cause considerable difficulty for the reader and prevent the score from reaching Band 5.5 or higher.

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