Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-30
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 about how the fabric is manufactured from bamboo.
overall, the process shows 9 stages in total. Begins with planting and completed after producing t-shirt and soaks.
Planting bamboo is the first step where bamboo is planted during spring season.later, autum season plant is harvested by farmer. After that this is cut into pieces and crush stripes to make liquid pulp. Then it is filtered and soften fibers by adding water and amine oxide. Additionally, that piece is spin to make yam. Furthermore, to make it fabric it used as weave.Finally, the bamboo turns into soaks and t-shirt using weave and yam.
In conclusion, the process seems to be clear and simple, however it is not simple. This process is starting with cultivating the bamboo plant and in the end finished with making soaks and t-shirt which people like us uses these for our daily life specially with civilized society.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0
The student attempts to summarise the nine-stage process of manufacturing bamboo fabric, successfully identifying the starting point (cultivation in spring) and the final output (t-shirts and socks). However, the response is very brief and contains several descriptive inaccuracies or awkward phrasings regarding the intermediate steps, such as confusing the process of weaving with the material itself ('it used as weave'). While the main features are touched upon, the lack of thorough development and minor misinterpretations of the diagram place this response at Band 5.0. To improve, the student should ensure all steps are described accurately and logically without adding subjective commentary in the conclusion.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text attempts a logical sequence by dividing information into an introduction, body, and conclusion. However, paragraphing is poorly handled, with the entire core process crammed into a single, dense, and difficult-to-follow paragraph. Cohesive devices are used mechanically and sometimes incorrectly (e.g., 'Begins with', 'later, autum season plant is harvested'). Furthermore, referencing is weak, with vague pronouns like 'that piece' or 'it used as weave' making it hard to follow the sequence of actions. These issues align with a Band 5.0 score. Better paragraph separation and smoother transitional markers would greatly enhance readability.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The student demonstrates a limited range of vocabulary with frequent errors in word choice, form, and spelling. Examples include 'autum' instead of autumn, 'stripes' instead of strips, 'yam' instead of yarn, and 'soaks' instead of socks. The misuse of terms such as 'soften fibers' and treating 'weave' as a noun or verb incorrectly restricts the precision of the description. While the basic topic vocabulary is attempted, these persistent errors and limited flexibility mean the Lexical Resource falls firmly into the Band 5.0 category. Developing a broader and more accurate repertoire of technical and descriptive process verbs is essential.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
Grammatically, the response relies on simple sentences and basic structures, with frequent errors that occasionally impede communication or cause strain for the reader. Examples include 'The diagram illustrates about how the fabric is manufactured' (incorrect use of 'about'), 'plant is harvested by farmer' (missing articles), and 'this is cut into pieces and crush stripes' (tense inconsistency between 'is cut' and 'crush'). Complex structures are rarely attempted, and punctuation is inconsistent. These limitations reflect the descriptors for Band 5.0, where a limited range of structures and frequent grammatical errors are prominent features.
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