Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-18

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 given process diagram illustrate the manufacturing of fabric from bamboo. Noticeably, process of fabric manufacturing is quite interesting.

The process starts with planting a bamboo during in spring and it will grow up and harvested in autumn season. Then it cut down into strips using cutter machine then after strips are crushed to make liquid pulp.

Afterwards, these liquid pulp are goes into the filter for separating the long fibers from the liquid and to make fibers soft we will add water and amine oxide. After that, these soften fibres transfer to the spin machine to make yam. After that yam is transfer into weave to make a fabric. In final step these fabric is goes in company or mills to make a clothes like shocks , t-shirt, shirt and many more.

Overall, the manufacture of fabric from bamboo is very easy and it not require big space and big machine .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. However, the overview is weak; it includes subjective commentary ('quite interesting', 'very easy') which is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report. The description of the process is generally accurate, but it lacks a clear, objective summary of the key features. The final sentence regarding the 'size' of the machinery is not supported by the provided diagram, which constitutes an attempt to introduce outside knowledge rather than reporting the data provided. To improve, focus on describing the transformation steps objectively without adding personal opinions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'After that', 'Afterwards'). There are also issues with referencing; for instance, 'these liquid pulp are goes' is grammatically disjointed and makes the flow of information clunky. The progression of ideas is logical in terms of the process steps, but the lack of sophisticated linking words limits the coherence. Improving the variety of transition signals would help the response flow more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are several instances of incorrect word choice or form, such as 'yam' instead of 'yarn' and 'shocks' instead of 'socks'. The use of 'cutter machine' and 'spin machine' is simplistic. To reach a higher band, you should use more precise technical terminology related to manufacturing processes (e.g., 'crushed', 'extracted', 'spun', 'woven') and avoid informal or inaccurate descriptors like 'quite interesting' or 'very easy'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('these liquid pulp are goes', 'these fabric is goes') and incorrect verb forms ('it cut down' instead of 'it is cut down'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. The punctuation is generally functional, but the consistent errors in basic grammar (tenses and plurals) prevent the response from achieving a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and passive voice construction is essential.

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