Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-10

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 below shows how fabric is manufactured from bamboo from it beginning to the end.

Overall, this production involves several series of stages, it begins with planting of bamboo in spring and ends with finished product with

In the first step, planting of bamboo saplings in spring season and matured bamboo is harvested in autumn, the harvested bamboo cut into strips and crushed into small particles to make liquid pulp and then it is filtered by separating into long fibers from liquid and the extracted soften fibers are then added on water and amine oxide mixture.

The mixture is then spined to make a bulk yarn ball and the yarn is weaved to make fabric of small sheets and at the end , the cloth is shaped in the preferred shape provided by the company and the clothes and fabrics are bulky distributed all over the world through trucks.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to distribution. However, the overview is weak and lacks a clear summary of the key stages. The description of the process is somewhat disjointed, and some steps are described with limited clarity, such as the transition between the chemical mixture and the yarn production. To improve, ensure that the overview highlights the transformation from raw material to finished product more effectively and provides a more logical flow between the mechanical and chemical stages of the process.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is problematic. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'and' to connect long, run-on sentences. The progression of ideas is sometimes difficult to follow because the sentences lack clear logical links. For example, the transition from 'the mixture is then spined' to 'the yarn is weaved' lacks a clear temporal or logical connector. Improving the use of linking words and punctuation would significantly enhance the readability and flow of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are several instances of awkward phrasing or incorrect word choices, such as 'bulky distributed' instead of 'widely distributed' or 'spined' instead of 'spun'. The range of vocabulary is limited, relying on basic terms like 'small particles' or 'soften fibers'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise technical terminology related to manufacturing processes and improve your control over word forms and collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly regarding sentence structure and punctuation. Many sentences are run-on, lacking proper coordination or subordination, such as the second paragraph which is essentially one long, poorly punctuated sentence. There are also errors in verb forms ('is weaved' instead of 'is woven') and article usage. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic sentence construction limits the score. Focusing on writing shorter, grammatically correct sentences before attempting more complex structures would be beneficial.

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