Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-13
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 flow chart illustrates the process about how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.
Overall, it has total tens steps to making fabric. Besides, the fabric made from the bamboo plants and In the end of process the bamboo are converted into clothes.
Initially, the bamboo plants are grown in spring season. In the second step, bamboo plants are harvested through humans. After that, it has cut into strips and crush strips cut into many pieces to make liquid pulp. Subsequently, it has take to filter and separate into long fibres from liquid. After that, it has add some water and amine oxide. In the next step, the fabric are spin to make yarn. After that, it has take for weave to make fabric. Finally, the fabric are ready to make clothes.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the task. While you have identified the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, the description is quite brief and lacks the necessary detail to fully explain the transformation. For instance, the transition from 'liquid pulp' to 'long fibres' is mentioned but not elaborated upon. To improve, you should aim to describe the process with more precision and ensure you meet the length requirement to allow for a more comprehensive summary of the provided diagram.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'After that' is used four times). The logical flow is generally clear, but the connections between sentences could be more varied to improve the overall readability. Using a wider range of linking words such as 'subsequently', 'following this', or 'once the process is complete' would help create a smoother progression of ideas throughout the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. You use some relevant process-related terms like 'liquid pulp', 'fibres', and 'yarn', which is good. However, there is a lack of variety, and some word choices are imprecise, such as 'total tens steps' (should be 'ten steps') and 'harvested through humans' (should be 'harvested by humans'). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise verbs and nouns related to manufacturing processes, such as 'extraction', 'processing', or 'conversion'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally hinder clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues like 'the fabric are spin' (should be 'the fabric is spun') and 'it has take to filter' (should be 'it is taken to be filtered'). Additionally, there are errors with articles and prepositions throughout the text. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and passive voice constructions, which are essential for describing processes in Task 1.
See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.
Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.