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 making procedure of bambo fabric through different stages.

Firstly, plantation of bambo plants are to be done during spring season and it takes a few months until autumn to harvest them.After that the plant has to be cut into thin strips which eventually become liquid pulp when came under crusher.Then it has gone through filteration process which separates long fibers from liquid.

In the next stage ,in order to soften the fiber water and amine oxide are to be added in the spinner to make yarn which further goes under the process of waving to make a fine cloth and converts into proper shirts.

To sum up it can be stated that while making a bambo fabric there is a lengthy process at the back which evolves various stages from plantation of a plant till making it a complete dress.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process are identified, the summary lacks the necessary detail and depth required for a Band 6 or higher. The overview is quite brief, and the description of the process is somewhat mechanical, lacking the analytical reporting expected in an Academic Task 1 response. To improve, you should expand on the specific inputs and outputs at each stage, such as the transformation of the pulp into fiber and the specific machinery involved, to ensure a more comprehensive summary of the provided diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of the manufacturing process. You have used some basic cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'After that', and 'In the next stage' to link your ideas. However, the flow between sentences is occasionally mechanical, and the referencing is sometimes imprecise, such as in the phrase 'when came under crusher'. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that your paragraphing is more balanced, as the final paragraph is quite short and does not add significant value to the overall summary.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it is somewhat limited and repetitive. You use basic terms like 'making', 'cut', and 'add', which are functional but lack the precision expected in an academic report. There are also some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'making procedure of bambo fabric' instead of 'the process of manufacturing bamboo fabric' and 'waving' instead of 'weaving'. To improve, try to incorporate more specific technical vocabulary related to industrial processes and ensure your spelling is accurate, particularly with terms like 'filtration' and 'bamboo'.

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 distract the reader. For example, 'plantation of bambo plants are to be done' is grammatically incorrect, and 'when came under crusher' lacks a subject and proper article usage. There are also issues with verb tense consistency and passive voice construction. To improve, focus on mastering subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Practising the construction of complex sentences with accurate punctuation will also help you achieve a higher band score.

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