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 given picture describe the process of cloth formation from plant bamboo.
Overall, it can be seen that procedure delineates the nine distinctive stages beginning with the production of bamboo plant to the final piece of clothes such as socks and shirts. The main steps includes are harvesting, filter, spinning and weave.
The process of fabric production is started with culturing of bamboo plants in spring season. Then they are harvested by farmers during autumn. After being harvested, they are cut into long strips, then these strips are crushed to make a liquid pulp.
After this step, they are filtered by a filter paper to separate long fibres from liquid that are not crushed properly. Water and amine oxide are mixed in the liquid for softening fibres. Ater that step, fibres are converted into yarn by spinning and in the final step they are weaved to make fabric that are used by industries for the manufacturing of different clothes such as socks and shirts used at home by human beings.
Overall, the production of fabric from bamboo plants is a long and tedious process that gone through various steps.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. You have successfully identified the key steps such as harvesting, crushing, filtering, and spinning. However, the overview is slightly repetitive, and some details are described in a way that lacks precision. For example, the mention of 'socks and shirts' is a good inclusion, but the description of the chemical process (adding water and amine oxide) could be more clearly linked to the transformation of the pulp. To improve, ensure the overview highlights the most significant transitions in the process rather than just listing steps.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is logically organized into an introduction, body paragraphs, and a concluding summary. You use some cohesive devices like 'After this step', 'Then', and 'Overall', which help the reader follow the sequence. However, the paragraphing is slightly unbalanced, and some transitions feel a bit mechanical. The final paragraph is redundant as it essentially repeats the introduction's purpose. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a distinct focus, avoiding unnecessary repetition of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the process, using terms like 'culturing', 'harvested', 'pulp', and 'spinning'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For instance, 'cloth formation' is less natural than 'fabric manufacturing', and 'procedure delineates the nine distinctive stages' is slightly awkward in this context. Additionally, 'used by industries for the manufacturing of different clothes' is a bit wordy. Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise technical terms related to industrial processes would enhance your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors. For example, 'The main steps includes are' contains a subject-verb agreement error, and 'process... that gone through' should be 'that goes through'. There are also minor punctuation and article usage issues, such as 'from plant bamboo' instead of 'from bamboo plants'. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent verb tense usage when describing a static process.
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