Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-23
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 flow chart illustrates the multi-step procedure by which fabric is produced with the use of bamboo tree.
Overall, the process comprises 9 distinct stages, including planting, harvesting,cutting, filtering, crushing, spinning, weaving.
Initially, the process begins with planting of bamboo plants in spring season in a perfect environment for bamboos to grow. Once matured, the bamboos are being harvested in autumn. Following this, strip cutting begins where bamboos are being crushed into strips to convert them into liquid pulps. In the fifth step long fibres and liquid are separated with filte
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0
The response is severely incomplete, as it abruptly cuts off at 91 words, failing to meet the minimum 150-word requirement. Consequently, the later stages of the manufacturing process (such as spinning and weaving) are not reported. While the student attempts an overview and describes some initial steps, such as 'planting of bamboo plants in spring season', the lack of completion significantly impacts the overall task fulfillment. To achieve a higher band, you must ensure all steps shown in the diagram are summarised and the word count threshold is fully met.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text demonstrates some organisational structure through the use of sequencing markers such as 'Initially', 'Overall', and 'Following this'. However, the abrupt ending of the text prevents any full progression or paragraphing evaluation. Cohesive devices are used in a somewhat mechanical fashion, and referencing becomes slightly confused in phrases like 'bamboos are being crushed into strips to convert them into liquid pulps'. Overall arrangement is disrupted by the premature truncation of the response.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for a basic description of the process, featuring terms like 'procedure', 'distinct stages', and 'harvested'. However, there are lexical inaccuracies and awkward collocations, such as 'produced with the use of bamboo tree' (should be 'produced from bamboo') and 'liquid pulps' (usually uncountable 'liquid pulp'). The range is quite limited due to the short length of the text, preventing the demonstration of more sophisticated or less common lexical items.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The response includes a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'The flow chart illustrates the multi-step procedure by which fabric is produced...' However, there are notable grammatical errors and awkward passive voice constructions, such as 'bamboos are being harvested' and 'bamboos are being crushed'. Punctuation errors are also present, notably missing spaces after commas (e.g., 'harvesting,cutting, filtering'). Because the text is very short, the grammatical range demonstrated is narrow.
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