Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-01
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 process chart illustrates how material is manufactured by bamboo.
It can be clearly seen that to start with plant bamboo has growing in spring season Followed by this it has to cut in autumn weather. Afterthat, it has to cut into the strips and crushing strips for making liquid pulp.
Afterwards, there is long Fibres which is separated by liquid from filter them.
It can be observed that for softing material adding some water and amine oxide and make spin to get yar
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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 84 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While the student identifies the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, the description is too brief and lacks the necessary detail to fully explain the transformation from raw material to finished fabric. The response lacks a clear overview of the process and fails to provide a comprehensive summary of the information presented in the diagram. To improve, the student must expand on each stage of the process and ensure the response meets the minimum length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into very short, fragmented paragraphs. While there is a basic attempt at logical progression using transition words like 'Followed by this', 'Afterthat', and 'Afterwards', the flow is disjointed. The lack of sufficient content makes it difficult to establish a clear, coherent structure. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, which hinders the overall readability of the report. To improve, the student should focus on linking sentences more fluidly and developing ideas within paragraphs to create a more cohesive and professional-looking report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. The student uses basic terms such as 'material', 'liquid', and 'making', which are sufficient for simple communication but lack the precision required for an academic task. There are also issues with word choice, such as 'softing material' instead of 'softening the material'. The range of vocabulary is not broad enough to demonstrate flexibility or precision. To improve, the student should incorporate more specific terminology related to manufacturing processes, such as 'raw material', 'chemical processing', and 'spinning'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'plant bamboo has growing in spring season' (incorrect tense and structure), 'it has to cut' (passive voice error), and 'which is separated by liquid from filter them' (awkward phrasing). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of capital letters mid-sentence. To improve, the student needs to focus on mastering basic sentence structures, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of the passive voice, which is essential for process descriptions.
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