Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-19

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 EXPLAINS THE PROCESS OF KANUFACTURING OF BAMBOO FABRIC.

OVERALL, BAMBOO PASSED THROUGH NINE STAGES THAT INCLUDES PLANTING, HARVESTING AND THEN CONVERTING INTO FIBRE TO MAKE YARN TO BE USED AS FABRIC.

AT FIRST STAGE, BAMBOO ARE BEING PLANTED IN SPRING. THEN THE AUTUMN ARRIVES THEY ARE READY TO BE HARVEST. AT THIRD STAGE, THESES HARVESTED BAMBOOS CONVERTED INTO STRIPS BY CUTTING. DURING THIRD AND FOURTH STAGE, THESE STRIPS ARE BEING CRUSHED TO MAKE LIQUID PULP AND THEN FILTER THE PULP TO SEPARATE LONG FIBRES FROM LIQUID.

NEXT, THE LONG FIBRES A

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0

You identify the process as having nine stages and correctly mention planting in spring, harvesting in autumn, cutting bamboo into strips, crushing it into liquid pulp, and filtering to separate long fibres. However, the response stops partway through the process at “NEXT, THE LONG FIBRES A…”, so it omits the later stages of softening, spinning, weaving, and the finished clothing. The overview is also incomplete: it does not clearly summarise the full transformation from bamboo to clothing. The response contains 94 words, below the required 150, which contributes to the limited coverage. To improve, complete every stage and provide a concise overview of the process from cultivation to finished products.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable sequence, using “OVERALL,” “AT FIRST STAGE,” “THEN,” and “NEXT” to guide the reader through the process. The stages described are mostly presented in the correct order, so the basic progression is understandable. However, the writing ends abruptly in the middle of a sentence, and the paragraphing does not clearly separate the overview from the detailed stages. Some linking is also mechanical, particularly the repeated use of “stage” and “then.” Organise the response into a brief overview followed by a complete, logically grouped description, and use transitions that show how materials change at each point.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant process vocabulary, including “harvesting,” “strips,” “liquid pulp,” “filter,” and “long fibres,” which helps communicate the main steps. There is some repetition of basic terms such as “stage” and “bamboo,” and several word-choice or spelling problems reduce precision. For example, “KANUFACTURING” is a misspelling, while “converting into fibre” is less precise than describing the material as being processed into fibres. “Theeses” and “bamboos” are also inaccurate forms in context. Aim for accurate process collocations such as “is cut into strips,” “the pulp is filtered,” and “the fibres are softened,” while varying references to the material where appropriate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response attempts both an overview and longer sentences describing successive stages, but grammatical control is inconsistent. Errors include “BAMBOO PASSED THROUGH NINE STAGES THAT INCLUDES,” where the verb does not agree with the subject, and “BAMBOO ARE BEING PLANTED,” where the subject and verb form do not match. The sentence “THEN THE AUTUMN ARRIVES THEY ARE READY TO BE HARVEST” lacks clear clause punctuation and uses an incorrect passive form. “These harvested bamboos converted into strips” is also missing an auxiliary verb. Practise accurate passive constructions for process descriptions, such as “the bamboo is harvested” and “the strips are crushed,” and check agreement and sentence boundaries.

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