Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-24

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 how fabric is prepared from bamboo.

Overall, it has three stage process, first starts with grow and harvest bamboo. Second, clean and filter them to make soft fiber then last step is convert them into a fabric and final clothes.

To begin with, farmers plant bamboo in spring season, after a certain time they harvest them and cut them into strips, hence it can easily transport and for better quality. letter, in a factory strips are crush to make liquid pulp, after then they filter pulp to separate long fibers from liquid.

In the soften fiber they add chemicals and water to prepare yam, which was almost fabric. After all these done then they weave yam to make fabric, which is now usable for making cloths. Last they use weave to shape final product like clothes and sometimes for commercial uses. Whole process connected to each others.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from growth to the final product. However, the overview is somewhat simplistic, and the description of the process lacks the necessary precision required for a higher band. For instance, the transition from 'soften fiber' to 'yam' (yarn) is described vaguely, and the distinction between the chemical processing and the mechanical weaving is not clearly articulated. While the main features are identified, the response would benefit from a more analytical approach to the steps shown in the diagram rather than just listing them sequentially.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'letter' (likely meant 'later') and 'after all these done' are awkward and disrupt the flow. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as 'which was almost fabric' and 'Whole process connected to each others', which lacks grammatical cohesion. While there is a logical progression, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the occasional misuse of transition signals limit the coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms. There are several errors in word choice and spelling that hinder clarity, such as 'yam' instead of 'yarn', 'crush' instead of 'crushed', and 'letter' instead of 'later'. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but it lacks the precision and variety needed for a higher score. The student struggles with technical terms related to the manufacturing process, which are essential for this type of task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but grammatical errors are frequent. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('it has three stage process'), incorrect verb forms ('strips are crush'), and missing articles or prepositions. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma splices. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of errors is high enough to cause some difficulty for the reader and prevents the text from reaching a higher band. More attention to basic sentence construction and verb tense consistency is needed.

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