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 diagram expalains the process of fabrics made through its raw material called bamboo. it was illustrated in nine different stages from the begining.

Overall, Process was explained in detail with understandable steps which begins with collecting raw material and ends with weaving of fabrics.

At first, Manufacturing of fabrics start with cultivation of bamboo's crop initial of spring season. Then it was harvested in autumn season in which machines are used. Later, those harvested bamboo's cut into saperate strips with the help of cutting machines. In fourth step the strips are crushed and brokedown into pieces to convert liquid pulp from it. And then those undergoes into filtration process where long fibers are separated from liquid.

Moreover, after the separation, long fibres are soften by using more water and chemicals like amine oxide. After soften, those are proceeded to next stage to make yarn known to be spin a prefinal stage of the whole process.

Although, the yarn was entered into weave stage which is an eight's stage to make fabrics and then they were packed without any ristrictions to export to the global stores.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from cultivation to export. The main features are identified, and the sequence is logical. However, the overview is somewhat weak; it describes the process as 'understandable' rather than highlighting the key stages or the transformation from raw material to finished product. While the task is addressed, the description of the stages could be more analytical, focusing on the transition between physical processing and chemical treatment. The response meets the requirements of the prompt by summarizing the provided diagram effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression from the start to the end of the process. Cohesive devices such as 'At first', 'Then', 'Later', 'Moreover', and 'Although' are used to link ideas. However, some of these transitions are slightly mechanical or used incorrectly, such as 'Although' at the start of the final paragraph, which does not fit the context of a sequential process. Referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be smoother to achieve a higher band.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with terms like 'cultivation', 'harvested', 'filtration', and 'chemicals' used correctly. However, there are several instances of awkward phrasing and word-choice errors, such as 'brokedown' (broken down), 'saperate' (separate), and 'liquid pulp from it'. The phrase 'known to be spin a prefinal stage' is also confusing and lacks precision. To improve, the student should focus on using more precise technical collocations and ensuring correct spelling of common process-related terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and subject-verb agreement, such as 'Manufacturing of fabrics start' (starts), 'those undergoes' (those undergo), and 'yarn was entered' (yarn enters). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some missing commas and incorrect capitalization. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. More attention to tense consistency throughout a process description is required.

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