Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-12

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)

This diagram illustrates how bamboo fabric is made . There are total 9 steps, first step is planting bamboo . Second is harvesting it . Third is cutting into strings . Fourth is making soft fibers . Fifth is filtering it out . Sixth is crushing strips . Seventh is making yarn . Eighth is weaving it . And the ninth is getting clothes .

The process involves its plantation in the spring . And reaping it in the autumn . Cutting it into strips with the help of cutter . Then adding water and amino acid into it so that it change into soft threats . And then separating long fibers from liquid by filtering it . And then crushing these thin strips to get liquid pulp .

Then we spin it to make yarn . Then we have to weave it to make fabric . And at the end we get socks , towels and t shirts made out of this fabric .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final products. However, the presentation is somewhat mechanical, relying on a list-like structure (e.g., 'First step is...', 'Second is...'). While the main features are identified, the response lacks a clear overview or summary of the process as a whole, which is a requirement for a high band score in Task 1. The description of the steps is accurate, but the lack of synthesis and the repetitive structure prevent it from reaching a higher level of development.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized chronologically, which is appropriate for a process diagram. However, the use of cohesive devices is very basic and repetitive. Starting almost every sentence with 'And' or 'Then' creates a disjointed flow. Paragraphing is present but could be more effectively used to group the stages of the process (e.g., preparation, chemical processing, and finishing). The referencing is clear, but the overall progression feels mechanical rather than fluid, which limits the score for coherence and cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate to describe the process, using terms like 'harvesting', 'filtering', 'crushing', and 'weaving'. However, there are some inaccuracies, such as 'soft threats' (likely meaning 'threads') and 'getting clothes' (which is informal). The range of vocabulary is limited and lacks the precision required for a higher band. There is little attempt to use less common or more sophisticated terminology to describe the chemical or industrial aspects of the process, resulting in a somewhat simplistic tone.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There is a lack of complex sentence forms, such as relative clauses or passive voice constructions, which are essential for describing a manufacturing process. Punctuation is inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas and periods. While the meaning is generally clear, the grammatical range is limited, and the frequent use of simple, repetitive sentence patterns indicates a lack of control over more complex grammatical structures.

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