Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-29
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 process chart depicts the information that how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.
Overall, it is evident that this process contains nine stages which begins with plants bamboo and ends with final clothes.
In the first stage, during the spring season bamboo palnt is growing. Secondly,it is harvested by man then it is sent for next process which is cutting process this is cut into strips.In the forth step, this is in the liquid form by the crush strips.In the fifth step,this are filtered also separate big fibres from liquid.
In the sixth stage, to made soften fibres add into water and amine oxide. After this, this are rolled like a ball that is called spin. In the next stage, to make fabric it is in the form of weave. Lastly, this fabric are ready for final output and with the help of this made the clothes or sockes.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0
The student attempts to summarise the nine stages of bamboo fabric manufacturing. While the main steps from planting to the final output are mentioned, the word count falls slightly short of the 150-word minimum at 149 words, resulting in a penalty. Furthermore, the description contains several inaccurate or awkward mechanical readings of the diagram, such as 'crush strips' and 'add into water and amine oxide', which prevent a fully clear report of the process. An overview is present at the beginning, but overall development is limited by vocabulary and grammatical constraints.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, beginning with an introduction and overview, followed by the body steps. However, the logical progression is hindered by frequent structural issues and unnatural cohesive devices such as 'In the forth step, this is in the liquid form by the crush strips' and 'After this, this are rolled'. Paragraphing is attempted, but referencing is often unclear, leaving the reader confused about what pronouns like 'this' or 'these' refer to.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The lexical range is quite limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic vocabulary and direct liftings from the prompt or visual cues, struggling with word forms and collocations (e.g., 'plants bamboo' instead of 'planting bamboo', 'palnt', 'sockes'). Less common vocabulary is attempted without success, leading to awkward phrasings like 'soften fibres' and 'final output'. Spelling errors are also present.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5
The response shows a very limited range of grammatical structures. Simple sentences dominate, and attempts at complex or passive structures are consistently faulty (e.g., 'the process contains nine stages which begins', 'this are filtered also separate big fibres', 'to made soften fibres add into water'). Frequent errors in subject-verb agreement, verb forms, and plurals cause noticeable difficulty for the reader.
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