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 given process is illustrate that how fabric clothes or materials are manufactured from bamboo plant.
Overall, To create fabric materials from bamboo so these process had include a several steps. Some of the step are taking much time to complete the process other step taking less time.
To start with when we plant a bamboo plants in vast area in spring time. Then spring to autumn the plants are grow up and in autmn we start harvest to bamboo plants. In harvesting process we cut the bamboo. After that using cutter we cut the bamboo in strips. We crush strips using machion and to make liquid puip of that strip.
After complete these process we filtered this liquid puip and these filter are separate lone fibres from liquid. Then we add some water and amine oxide to create a soften fibres. We start spin to this soften fibres to make yam and then using pin we create weave to make the fabric and afterward using these fabric we manufature fabric clothes.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response identifies the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, covering the sequence from planting to the final product. However, the overview is weak; it lacks a clear summary of the key stages and fails to highlight the most significant features of the process, such as the transformation from raw material to liquid pulp and then to fibre. The description is somewhat repetitive and lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band. While all parts of the task are addressed, the information is presented in a list-like fashion rather than a cohesive summary of the manufacturing cycle.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the chronological order of the process. However, the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as the phrase 'After complete these process'. The transition between sentences is often abrupt, and the referencing is occasionally unclear. While there is a logical progression from planting to manufacturing, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the repetitive sentence structure limit the flow of the text. Paragraphing is present but could be more effectively used to group the stages of the process.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. There are several instances of word-choice errors and non-standard collocations, such as 'liquid puip' (likely meant to be pulp), 'soften fibres', and 'make yam' (likely yarn). The student relies on simple verbs like 'cut', 'make', and 'add' throughout the text. To achieve a higher score, the student needs to use more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'extract', 'process', 'refine', and 'convert', and improve the accuracy of spelling and word formation.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('plants are grow up'), incorrect verb forms ('we start harvest to bamboo'), and missing articles or prepositions. Punctuation is also inconsistent. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic sentence construction prevents the response from reaching a higher band. The student should focus on mastering basic sentence patterns and ensuring correct verb tense usage before attempting more complex structures.
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