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 provided diagram illustrates the step-by-step process of producing fabrics from bamboo. Overall the manufacturing process includes a number of stages, commencing with cultivation of bamboo and ending with making final piece of cloth.
To begin with , the process starts in the spring when the bamboo plants are grown, following by the harvest season in autumn then cut into strips. Next, the liquid raw material is made after crushing the strips , subsequently filtered to extract long fibres from it.
After the filteration stage, water and amine oxide are added to soften the fibres. Once softened, yarn are made after spinning the fibres. The weaving of yarn is done to create fabric out of it. This fabric is eventually used to manufacture the finished clothing such as t-shirts and socks.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. However, the response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which limits the depth of the description. While the key features are identified, the lack of length prevents a fully developed response. The overview is present, but the summary lacks the necessary detail to reach a higher band. To improve, you should expand on the specific chemical or mechanical processes mentioned in the diagram, such as the specific role of the chemicals or the nature of the crushing process, to ensure the response meets the length requirement and provides a more comprehensive summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is logically organized, following the chronological order of the process. The use of cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Next', 'subsequently', and 'After the filteration stage' helps guide the reader through the steps. However, the paragraphing is insufficient; the entire body of the report is contained within two short paragraphs. A more effective structure would involve a clear introduction, an overview, and two distinct body paragraphs to separate the initial cultivation/harvesting stages from the chemical/manufacturing stages. This would improve the overall flow and logical progression of the information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is generally appropriate for the task, with terms like 'cultivation', 'harvest season', 'raw material', and 'fibres' used correctly. However, there are some minor errors, such as 'filteration' (spelling: filtration) and 'making final piece of cloth' (missing article: 'the final piece'). The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the sophistication or variety that would characterize a higher band. To improve, try to incorporate more precise technical collocations related to manufacturing processes, such as 'chemical processing' or 'textile production'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that hinder the quality of the writing, such as 'yarn are made' (subject-verb agreement error: 'yarn is made') and 'following by the harvest season' (incorrect participle usage: 'followed by'). Additionally, the phrase 'the manufacturing process includes a number of stages, commencing with...' is a good attempt at a complex structure. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall accuracy. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct prepositional usage will help improve your score.
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