Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-11-05

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 5.5)

The diagram illustrates how fabric is made from bamboo.

Overall, it is clearly seen that, production of fabric is done in nine different steps. It starts from planting the bamboo, after going through the remaining stages to the fabric production.

Initially, bamboo plants are planting in the spring season. Subsequently, it ready for harvesting in autum season and it harvest by man. After that, cutting step begins with the help of cutter blade and it cut into strips. The next step is, crush those strips to make liquid pulp. At fifth stage, liquid pulp filtered, to separate long fibers. In the six stage chemical process done to soften the fibres by adding water and amine oxide.

After which, soften fibers spin to make yam and in the eight stage, yam are weaved to make fabric. The final step is making fabric from weave, like daily used fabric t-shirts and socks etc.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You cover the main sequence from planting through processing to finished clothing, and include useful details such as the seasons and the water and amine oxide added to soften fibres. However, the overview is limited: it says there are nine steps and that the process ends in fabric, but does not clearly summarise the progression from harvested bamboo to yarn, fabric and clothing. Some descriptions are unclear or inaccurate. For example, “fabric production” is presented as the endpoint, while the diagram also shows clothing, and “making fabric from weave” does not accurately explain the final stage. Clarify the overall transformation and describe each stage precisely, especially the distinction between weaving fabric and making garments.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a coherent overall arrangement: an introduction and overview are followed by the stages in sequence, with a paragraph break before the detailed process. Sequencing expressions such as “Initially,” “Subsequently,” “After that,” and “At fifth stage” help the reader follow the process. However, the linking can feel mechanical, and some references are unclear, as in “After which, soften fibers spin,” where the subject and relationship to the previous step are difficult to follow. The overview also repeats the idea of production without giving a clear summary of the process. Use fewer formulaic transitions and connect stages with clearer subjects, such as “The softened fibres are then spun into yarn.”

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant process vocabulary, including “harvesting,” “strips,” “liquid pulp,” “filtered,” and “soften,” so the reader can identify most stages. The range is nevertheless limited, and several word-choice, spelling, or collocation problems make parts less precise. “Cutter blade” is not the natural description of the cutting equipment, “yam” is used where “yarn” is intended, and “weaved” is not the appropriate form in this context. “Daily used fabric” is also awkward and does not clearly describe the finished clothing. Build a more accurate process vocabulary and check spelling carefully; terms such as “cutting machine,” “spun yarn,” “woven fabric,” and “finished garments” would make the account clearer and more appropriate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex forms, including a passive construction in “liquid pulp filtered, to separate long fibers” and a sequence introduced by “After which.” However, errors occur frequently and sometimes make the process difficult to follow. Examples include “bamboo plants are planting,” “it ready for harvesting,” and “it harvest by man,” which have problems with verb form, missing verbs, and sentence structure. There are also agreement and article issues in “yam are weaved” and “in the eight stage.” Aim for consistent present simple passive forms for the process: “The bamboo is planted,” “it is harvested,” and “the fibres are spun.” Use complete clauses and check agreement and articles when describing each numbered stage.

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