Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-22

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 illustrtes the manufacturing of a fabric from bamboo.

bamboos sourced from bamboo trees . By spring,the plants have reached full maturity .whereas harvesting of bamboo sticks is perfered during autumn season. after harvesting ,the sticks are cut into strips using sharp electrical blades.later these strips are crush to extract liquid pulp .this liquid them undergoes filteration process where long fibers are seperated from the pulp.furthermore the residue fibers after filration are soften using water and amine oxide . using a spinner these fibers are wrapped to make yam.eventually the yam is weave to make fabric .later this fabric is ready to be transformed into clothing.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The student successfully identifies the main purpose of the diagram, which is the manufacturing process of bamboo fabric. However, the response falls significantly short of the 150-word minimum requirement, containing only 107 words. This under-length impacts the overall development of the response, preventing a fully extended description of all nine steps shown in the process diagram. While the main stages—planting, harvesting, cutting, crushing, filtering, softening, spinning, and weaving—are mentioned in sequence, the brevity restricts the depth of reporting and comparison required for a higher band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The text suffers from a lack of proper paragraphing, as the entire response is written as a single block of text. Although chronological connectors such as 'after harvesting', 'later', and 'eventually' are used to guide the reader through the sequence of the nine steps, the absence of spacing and clear structural divisions creates a cramped reading experience. Referencing and logical progression are generally maintained throughout the sequence, but the mechanical and unpunctuated linking limits coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The student attempts some subject-specific vocabulary related to the process, such as 'liquid pulp', 'amine oxide', and 'spinner'. However, there are numerous spelling and word-choice errors throughout the text, including 'illustrtes', 'bamboos', 'perfered', 'crush' (instead of crushed), 'them' (instead of then), 'filteration', 'seperated', 'filration', 'soften' (instead of softened), 'yam' (instead of yarn), and 'weave' (instead of woven). These lexical inaccuracies and spelling mistakes detract from the overall quality of the writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies on a mix of simple and basic complex sentences, but is marred by frequent punctuation and grammatical errors. There is a complete lack of capitalisation at the beginning of sentences and after full stops, alongside missing commas and tense inconsistencies (e.g., 'these strips are crush' instead of are crushed, 'the yam is weave' instead of the yarn is woven). While the intended meaning can generally be understood, the high frequency of basic structural inaccuracies prevents the writer from achieving a higher band score.

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