Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-05

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, the process starts on the bamboo fields in spring and go through many different stages to convert it into pulp then the pulp is made into yarn and then it is weaved to make fabric and sold to customers.

The process begins in the fields, where bamboo plants are planted in spring season, then the plants are harvested in autumn season and are cut into stripes. After cutting into stripes those stripes are then crushed to make liquid pulp, next the pulp is filtered so that long fibers from the pulp are separated.

Now, water and amine oxide are added into the filtered pulp to soften fibres. It is followed by spining to make the yarn. Subsequently, the yarn is weaved to make fabric. Finally, the fabric is turned into clothes for customers. This, whole process involves 9 stages starting from bamboo fileds and ending at stores for customers.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from the initial planting to the final product. However, the overview is somewhat simplistic and lacks a clear, analytical summary of the key features. While the stages are identified, the description of the chemical and mechanical processes is quite basic. To reach a higher band, you should focus on synthesizing the information more effectively rather than simply listing the steps in chronological order. For example, grouping the mechanical stages (harvesting, crushing) versus the chemical/industrial stages (filtering, adding chemicals) would provide a more sophisticated overview of the process.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized logically, following the chronological order of the process. Paragraphing is used to separate the introduction/overview from the body of the process. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive, relying heavily on simple transitions like 'then', 'next', and 'subsequently'. The flow between sentences could be improved by using more varied linking phrases or relative clauses to connect ideas more fluidly. The referencing is generally clear, but the overall structure feels like a list of steps rather than a cohesive report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, covering the necessary technical terms such as 'pulp', 'yarn', 'amine oxide', and 'fibres'. However, the range is limited, and there are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'spining' (spelling error: spinning) and 'bamboo fileds' (spelling error: fields). The phrasing is quite basic, and there is little attempt to use less common or more precise vocabulary to describe the industrial nature of the process. Expanding your range of verbs and nouns related to manufacturing would enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('process... go through') and punctuation errors, particularly the run-on sentence in the second paragraph. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and using more varied complex sentence structures, such as passive voice constructions, which are particularly appropriate for describing industrial processes.

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