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)
The diagram illustrates the information about fabric is how to manufactured by bamboo.
Overall, there are several stages to produce bamboo fabric and it is man-made proccess. It is beginning with planting bamboo and winds up with final product.
Initially, the bamboo plants are spring before the harvesting and it is harvested by human. After it goes into strips for cutting. At the next stage, the stips of bamboo it crushs to make liquid pulp and it is filtered by funnel and the separate long fibres from liquid. At the sixth stage, the liquid converted into soft fibres and the water and amine axide adds into the soften fibres.
Following this, the soften fibres are converted into spin and through the spin the yarn is made. Eventually, the yarn converts into weave to make fabric and finally the final product is ready clotes to wear.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response provides a basic overview of the fabric manufacturing process from bamboo. There is an outline of the steps involved, but some key features are missed. For instance, clarity around the entire process could be improved; terms like 'soft fibred' and 'spin' are unclear and might confuse readers. Furthermore, the progression of stages is somewhat difficult to follow due to awkward phrasing like 'it crushs to make liquid pulp.' Overall, while the student attempts to summarize the information, details are not adequately comprehended, affecting the task achievement. This would likely fall around a Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The organization of the response demonstrates a basic structure, beginning with an introduction followed by a series of stages detailing the manufacturing process. However, many sentences lack cohesion and fluency, with awkward syntax resulting in unclear meaning. For example, "it is beginning with planting bamboo and winds up with final product" lacks clarity. Additionally, transitions between stages are not smooth, leading to a disjointed reading experience. These issues significantly impact coherence and cohesion, suggesting a score of approximately Band 5.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is relatively basic and lacks variety. Words like "soften fibres" and "final product" are repeated without changes, giving a flat tone to the description. While there are attempts to use some specific terminology related to the process (like 'harvesting' and 'strips'), there is also significant misuse of terms and spelling errors, such as 'crushs' and 'proccess'. These inaccuracies can lead to confusion about the process being described. Overall, the lexical resource suggests a Band 5.0 due to the limited range and frequent errors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
Grammatical errors are frequent throughout the response, including subject-verb agreement errors (e.g., "stips of bamboo it crushs") and awkward phrasing (e.g., "the bamboo plants are spring"). Several sentences are incomplete or confusing due to improper structure, such as "and the separate long fibres from liquid" which should clarify the action performed. While the intention to describe the process is clear, the grammatical inaccuracies and simple sentence constructions hinder the clarity of the message. This indicates a level around Band 5.0 for grammatical range and accuracy.
Overall feedback
You have made a commendable effort in summarizing the bamboo fabric manufacturing process. There is a basic structure in your writing, which is a good start. However, I suggest focusing on improving clarity in your descriptions; consider using more precise terms and maintaining a consistent flow between stages. Additionally, revising your grammatical accuracy will enhance your writing significantly. Try practicing sentence structure and focusing on subject-verb agreement to avoid confusion. Expanding your vocabulary would also help convey your ideas more effectively. Keep practicing!
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