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 how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.
At first planting bamboo in a spring season. Then when bamboo properly grown in a autumn season need to harvest. After the harvest bamboo are need to cut into strips. Next part is crushing strips then filter (which means separate long fibres from liquid). After the cleaning process then need to soften fibres(where add water and amine oxide). Then next part is spin the bamboo. After this process it going up the making weave which is the preliminary step to making clothes and others wearable part in human body. Then the final step is making different types of shocks, t-shirts and others.
So, in conclusion, we say this is the whole step to making a bamboo fabrics for any people. This process is very long.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, but it fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the key steps are identified, the description is quite mechanical and lacks the analytical depth required for a high band. The summary is somewhat repetitive and does not effectively highlight the 'main features' or make meaningful comparisons. Because the response is under-length, it cannot be awarded a score higher than 5.0 for Task Achievement, as it fails to fully develop the response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into three short paragraphs, which provides a basic structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is very limited and repetitive, relying heavily on simple sequence markers like 'Then', 'Next', and 'After'. The progression of ideas is clear but lacks sophistication. The conclusion is weak and does not add value to the summary. To improve, you should use a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect the stages of the process more fluidly, rather than just listing them one by one.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, often relying on simple verbs like 'making' and 'doing'. There is a lack of precise terminology related to industrial processes (e.g., 'making weave' is inaccurate). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the general meaning, it lacks the range and precision expected for an Academic Task 1 response. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more specific technical vocabulary related to manufacturing, such as 'extraction', 'processing', 'transformation', or 'textile production'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The grammar is frequently inaccurate, with many missing articles ('in a spring season') and incorrect verb forms ('bamboo are need to cut'). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and word order. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of errors is high, which hinders the flow of the text. Focusing on basic sentence construction and ensuring correct verb tense usage will help improve your score in this area.
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