Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-09
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 manufacturing process of fabric using bamboo.
Overall, fabric production is a nine-stage process starting with bamboo plantation and ending with finished products. The process involves harvesting, cutting, crushing, filter, softening, spinning and weaving before the final product is ready.
To start with, bamboo are plated in the spring season and after waiting till autumn it got harvested. It after then cut into strips. The strips are then go for process where they are ready to make for liquid pulp.
Following this, the liquid undergoes the filter process during which long fibers are separated from the liquid. After that fibers soften with adding water and amine oxide. After this softening process, fibers are spin in order to make yarn. The yarn then weave together to make fabric after which this finished fabric use accordingly into clothing goods.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, but it fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words. Because the response is under-length, it is penalized. Furthermore, while the overview is present, the description of the process lacks detail in several areas, such as the specific chemical or mechanical actions involved. The summary is somewhat mechanical and lacks the depth required for a higher band score. To improve, ensure you expand on the provided information by describing the stages more comprehensively and ensuring the response meets the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and basic (e.g., 'To start with', 'Following this', 'After that'). The progression of ideas is clear, but the transitions between sentences could be more varied and sophisticated to improve the flow. The paragraphing is appropriate for a process description, but the overall structure feels a bit disjointed due to the limited range of linking words used.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely on simple verbs like 'make' and 'go' rather than more specific technical terms appropriate for a manufacturing process. For example, 'make for liquid pulp' is awkward phrasing. There are also some minor errors in word choice, such as 'bamboo are plated' (should be 'planted'). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise terminology related to industrial processes, such as 'processed', 'converted', or 'transformed'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with verb forms and subject-verb agreement. Examples include 'bamboo are plated' instead of 'bamboo is planted', 'it got harvested' (passive voice error), and 'fibers are spin' instead of 'spun'. The sentence structures are mostly simple or contain errors when attempting more complex constructions. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors limits the score. Focusing on consistent use of the passive voice, which is essential for process descriptions, would greatly improve your accuracy.
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