Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-29

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 5.5)

here we discuss that how bamboo fabric is made

here the season of spring and plants began to grow and at least plants are ready in autumn season and the men harvest the bamboo plants and then the man cut the wood into small pieces and then crush strips to make the liquid pulp .then liquid it and separate long fibres from liquid. after that,the man soften fibres and add water and amine oxide.then he spin to make yarn and then the man weave it to make fabric. at last, he succeed in making his clothes

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 96 words. This significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the description of the process. While the student identifies the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, the explanation is overly simplistic and lacks the necessary detail and analytical depth required for an Academic Task 1 response. Key stages are mentioned, but the lack of length prevents a comprehensive summary or a clear, professional overview of the entire cycle. To improve, the student must expand on each stage with more descriptive language and ensure the response meets the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response lacks paragraphing, which is essential for a clear structure in an IELTS report. The text is presented as a single, informal block. While there is a basic chronological sequence using simple connectors like 'then' and 'after that', the flow is repetitive and mechanical. There is no clear introduction or overview, and the lack of cohesive devices makes the writing feel disjointed. To achieve a higher band, the student should organize the information into distinct paragraphs (e.g., introduction, process stages, and conclusion) and use a wider variety of linking words to connect ideas more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive. The student relies heavily on simple verbs like 'make', 'cut', and 'add'. There is little attempt to use topic-specific vocabulary related to manufacturing or industrial processes (e.g., 'extraction', 'processing', 'chemical treatment', 'spinning'). The phrasing is informal and lacks the academic tone expected in this task. For example, 'the man' is used repeatedly, which is inappropriate for a technical description of a machine-based process. Expanding the range of vocabulary to include more precise, academic terminology would significantly improve the quality of the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The grammar is limited to simple sentence structures. There are frequent errors in punctuation, such as missing spaces after commas and periods, and a lack of capitalization at the start of sentences. The use of articles is inconsistent (e.g., 'the season of spring', 'the man'). There is no evidence of complex sentence structures, such as passive voice, which is crucial for describing a manufacturing process. The current level of accuracy is low, and the frequent errors in basic sentence construction hinder the overall readability of the text.

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