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)
The diagram illustrate the whole production process of bamboo fabric from vary start as planting the Bamboo tree till production of final finished clothing products. The whole process will be discussed in the following lines.
The process starts from planting a Bamboo tree. The best season for planting tree is in Spring. The Bamboo tree is well known for slow growth as it maybe takes years to start growth but once it start to growing up nothing stops him to convert into a tall giant tree.
The best harvest season for an adult tree is Autumn. Once tree cuts off it brought to workshop where the tall hollow woods of Bamboo tree cut into strips. Strips than crushed to make liquid pulp and goes through an filter to separate long fibers and other retentions from liquid.
The Amino Oxide and water added to obtained liquid to make it more soft. This mixture than spin again and again to make yarn. Yarn then use to make fabric. The Fabric waves into air to get a sustainable and durable fabric. This Fabric then use in clothing to get desired results.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. However, the summary is somewhat descriptive rather than analytical. While it identifies the key steps, it fails to highlight the 'main features' or make meaningful comparisons, such as the transition from raw material to chemical processing. The inclusion of subjective information, such as the 'best season' for planting or harvesting, is not supported by the provided diagram and constitutes an unnecessary addition that detracts from the task of reporting the visual data accurately. To improve, focus strictly on the information presented in the diagram and ensure a clear overview is provided in the introduction.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, 'Strips than crushed' and 'This mixture than spin' show a misuse of 'than' instead of 'then'. Furthermore, the progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed, and the referencing is occasionally unclear. While the overall arrangement is logical, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the repetitive sentence structure limit the flow of the text. Improving the variety of transition signals would significantly enhance the coherence of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. There are several word-choice errors, such as 'retentions' (likely meaning 'residue' or 'impurities') and 'waves' (likely meaning 'woven'). The use of 'tall hollow woods' is also imprecise. While the student attempts to describe the technical process, the vocabulary remains basic and occasionally confusing. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on using more accurate terminology related to manufacturing processes and ensure that word forms are used correctly in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('The diagram illustrate'), incorrect verb forms ('once tree cuts off'), and misuse of articles ('the Bamboo tree'). The frequent confusion between 'then' and 'than' is a recurring error that affects the quality of the writing. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for common grammatical slips would be beneficial.
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