Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-19

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 presents the process of how the fabric is produced from bamboo.

Overall, the process consist of 9 stages. It begin from the planting of bamboo plants during spring and ends at making cloth from that bamboo.

Initially, the bamboo plant is planted in the field during springtime. Then harvesting of bamboos is done during autumn. Furthermore, the harvested bamboos have been cut in strips with the help of blades. Then those strips are crushed and transformed into liquid pulp. In next stage filtering of liquid pulp is done to separate long fibers from it.

After filteration it turned into soft fibers. Then with then mixture of water and amine oxide the soften fibers is converted into spin ball like structure that is known as yarn. Later with the use of yarn weaving is done to make fabric from the yarn. Lastly, those fabric are used to manufacture clothes such as shirt, t-shirt, pants, shocks and many more items.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. The overview is clear, identifying the nine stages and the start and end points. However, the report lacks a more analytical approach; it reads more like a list of steps rather than a summary that highlights key features or groups stages logically. While the main features are present, the description of the final products (e.g., 'shocks') is slightly informal and could be more precise. To reach a higher band, ensure that the summary synthesizes information rather than just listing every step sequentially.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized logically, following the chronological order of the process. Cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'Then', 'Furthermore', and 'Lastly' are used to guide the reader through the stages. However, the paragraphing is insufficient; the entire body of the report is contained in one paragraph, which hinders the logical flow. The use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical, and the transition between the filtering stage and the chemical processing stage could be smoother. Improving paragraph structure would significantly enhance the overall coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'liquid pulp', 'amine oxide', and 'weaving' used correctly. However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward phrasing, such as 'spin ball like structure' and 'shocks' (likely meaning socks). The range is somewhat limited, relying on basic verbs like 'done' and 'make'. To improve, you should aim for more precise technical vocabulary and avoid repetitive sentence structures. Expanding your range to include more sophisticated collocations related to industrial processes would help elevate your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement and article usage, such as 'the process consist of', 'It begin', and 'those fabric are'. Additionally, there are issues with tense consistency, such as 'have been cut' and 'it turned into'. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and ensuring consistent verb tenses will help improve your performance in this criterion.

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