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 diagram illustrates how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.
The process consists of 9 stages, beginnig with plantation of bamboo and ending with production of fabric.
Initially, the plant of bamboo is planted in Spring season, after that its harvesting is done Autumn season. After harvesting the bamboo are cut into small strips that are useful in making fabric. Next, the cutting strips are crush to make liquid pulp. Subsequetly, filter the pulp and separate long fibres from liquid. The raw material is collected and then proceeded to next step.
Following this, add water and amine oxide to make the fibres Soften. The softened fibre ra
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 student attempts to describe the process of manufacturing fabric from bamboo shown in the diagram, beginning with planting and harvesting, then moving through various physical and chemical transformation stages. However, the response is severely incomplete, cutting off abruptly mid-sentence at 'The softened fibre ra' after only 106 words. This falls well short of the mandatory 150-word minimum, which heavily penalises Task Achievement. Furthermore, while the early stages are outlined, the lack of completion means that the final stages of the process are entirely missing. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text demonstrates an attempt at logical sequencing, using chronological transition words such as 'Initially', 'after that', 'Next', 'Subsequetly', and 'Following this'. However, the abrupt cutoff at the end severely disrupts the overall flow and structure of the response. Paragraphing is rudimentary, with most sentences lumped together without a clear introductory overview or proper conclusion. Referencing is generally functional, but the premature ending prevents any successful completion of the narrative arc.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The student attempts to use some process-specific vocabulary relevant to the diagram, such as 'plantation', 'harvesting', 'strips', 'liquid pulp', 'fibres', 'water', and 'amine oxide'. However, there are notable spelling and word-form errors, including 'beginnig' instead of 'beginning', 'Autumn season' missing a preposition, 'cutting strips' instead of 'cut strips', and 'Subsequetly'. The lexical range is basic and limited, and communication is partially hindered by these inaccuracies.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The student uses a mix of simple sentence structures and attempts at complex ones. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, such as missing articles ('in Spring season' instead of 'in the spring'), subject-verb agreement issues ('the plant of bamboo is planted... its harvesting is done Autumn season'), and incorrect verb forms ('filter the pulp' instead of 'filtering the pulp'). The incomplete final sentence further highlights a lack of grammatical control over the piece.
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