Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-21

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 below illustrates the whole process, through which clothes are made from Bamboo tree.

Firstly, in the month of Spring the bamboo trees are planted then it is harvested in the month of Autumn. The shoots of bamboo are cut into strips, the strips , cut and then crush again to make the liquid ,the pulp , and then the pulp is going through the filter where the liquid and fibers are seprated. The fibers that seprated one step before are soften more, in which the water and amine oxide are added, the mixture is then spin again and again to make the yarn like strcture, then waved to make it in to the fabric like strcture ,and then shirts and socks and different clothes are made from bamboo.

the whole process shows how wearable different pieces of clothes are made from bamboo shoots, which goes through the different steps in the meanwhile process.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You identify the main stages, from planting bamboo in spring and harvesting it in autumn through processing the fibres into yarn and fabric, and you mention the final clothing products shown. However, the account is only partly clear and accurate: “the strips, cut and then crush again” muddles the cutting and crushing stages, while the diagram shows the strips being crushed to make liquid pulp. The overview is also weak: the final sentence repeats that clothes are made but does not clearly summarise the process as a whole. To strengthen the response, give a concise overview of the sequence and describe each key transformation precisely, including filtering, softening with water and amine oxide, spinning, weaving, and the finished garments.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response follows the broad order of the diagram, and sequencing words such as “Firstly,” “then,” and “and then” help the reader track the stages. However, most of the process is compressed into one long sentence, with several stages joined by repeated “and then” links. This makes the progression difficult to follow, particularly in “the strips, cut and then crush again to make the liquid, the pulp.” The final sentence repeats the central idea rather than providing a distinct overview. Organise the response into clear paragraphs—for example, an overview followed by the stages—and use more precise links such as “after this” or “once filtered” to show how each step relates to the next.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant process vocabulary, including “harvested,” “strips,” “filter,” “fibers,” “yarn,” and “fabric,” so the reader can recognise the general subject. However, the range is limited and several choices or forms are inaccurate, which sometimes makes the process unclear. For example, “waved” is used where “woven” is intended, “strcture” is misspelled, and “Bamboo tree” and “bamboo shoots” are imprecise descriptions of the material in this context. Repetition of “made” and “then” also limits variety. Build a more accurate set of process terms, such as “crush,” “separate,” “soften,” “spin,” and “weave,” and check spelling and collocations before submitting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt to connect several stages using subordinate clauses and sequencing, but the response relies heavily on long, loosely joined sentences, and errors frequently affect clarity. For instance, “the fibers that seprated one step before are soften more” has problems with verb form and sentence construction; “the mixture is then spin” also uses an incorrect passive form. There are further issues with articles, agreement, and punctuation, including the comma splice and repeated spaces in the long process sentence. Use shorter, controlled sentences and practise passive forms for processes: “the fibres are softened,” “the mixture is spun,” and “the yarn is woven.” This will make the sequence easier to understand while allowing you to show a wider range of accurate structures.

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