Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-26

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 diagram depicts the process of manufacturing the fabric from Bamboo tree.

Overall, it can be observed from the given diagram that there are nine process to manufacture the fabric as it begins from the plants of bamboo and end at clothes.

In first stage of making fabric , bamboo trees are planted in the spring season . After, it harvest in Autumn and then cut down in strips using blade. To make liquid pulp strips then crushed. In fifth stage liquid then filtered to separate long Fibres from it. Then water and amino oxide is added to soften the fibres. soften fibre then spin to make yarn and then weave to make fabric from it. The final product is afterwards make from the waved yarn.

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 task achievement score. While the report covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, it lacks the necessary detail and depth required for a Band 6 or higher. The summary is quite brief, and the description of the process stages is somewhat mechanical. To improve, you must expand on the descriptions of each stage, perhaps by adding more detail about the transformation of the material, and ensure the response meets the length requirement to allow for a more comprehensive overview of the provided diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into a brief introduction and a single body paragraph. While there is a logical progression from the planting stage to the final product, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited and repetitive (e.g., 'In first stage', 'After', 'Then'). The paragraphing is insufficient; a report of this nature should ideally have a clear introduction, an overview, and distinct paragraphs for the different stages of the process. The lack of varied linking words makes the flow feel somewhat disjointed and simplistic.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. You rely heavily on simple verbs like 'make', 'cut', and 'crushed'. There is an attempt to use technical terms such as 'amino oxide' and 'fibres', but the overall range is limited. To achieve a higher score, you should incorporate more precise vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'extracting', 'processing', 'synthesising', or 'converting'. Additionally, ensure consistent terminology throughout the text to avoid confusion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains several grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the writing. There are issues with article usage (e.g., 'in first stage', 'from Bamboo tree'), subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'it harvest', 'liquid then filtered'), and word form (e.g., 'waved yarn' instead of 'woven yarn'). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with few attempts at complex sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb tenses and the appropriate use of articles, before attempting more complex grammatical structures.

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