Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-14
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 illustrates the process of producing the fabric made from bamboo.
Overall, it's clear that it consist of nine different steps to produce the fabric. From a plant bamboo to clothes, and it involves the both human and machine work.
Plant bamboo plants start growing in the spring season. After that, in autumn, bamboo plants will be harvest, and the plants will be cut into strips through by a certain tool. Furthermore, those strips will be crushed to make liquid pulp.
Following that, filter is used to separate long fibres from liquid, which helps to make a soften fibres. To make soften fibres, water and amine oxide will be added. Now, we will spin it to make a yarn. Before the making clothes, weave will be designed to make fabric. Finally, clothes are made from just a plant bamboo tree ,following nine different steps, to make a human clothes.
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 manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. However, the description is somewhat superficial. While you mention the nine steps, the explanation of the chemical and mechanical processes (such as the specific role of amine oxide or the filtration stage) lacks the necessary detail to fully explain the transformation. The overview is present but could be more analytical by grouping the stages into logical phases (e.g., cultivation, processing, and manufacturing). To improve, ensure you describe the 'how' more precisely rather than just listing the steps.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. You use some cohesive devices like 'Furthermore', 'Following that', and 'Finally' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions feel repetitive. The referencing is sometimes unclear; for instance, 'To make soften fibres' is grammatically awkward and disrupts the logical progression. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence flows naturally into the next would enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision required for a higher band. You use basic terms like 'certain tool' and 'make', which are imprecise. There are also some word-choice errors, such as 'soften fibres' (should be 'softened fibers') and 'a plant bamboo tree' (which is redundant). To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more specific technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'extraction', 'dissolving', 'extrusion', or 'synthetic'.
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. Examples include 'it consist of' (subject-verb agreement), 'the both human and machine work' (incorrect article usage), and 'through by a certain tool' (preposition error). Additionally, the phrase 'a plant bamboo tree' is syntactically awkward. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors limits the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct article usage will significantly improve your accuracy.
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