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 diagram illustrates different stages of manufacturing fabric from bamboo.
Overall, it is a linear process with nine different stages from plantation of bamboo to making of clothes by weaving bamboo fabric.
The process starts by cultivation of bamboo in the spring and when become ready to be harvested by autumn. It is then passed to a slicer which cut it into thin horizontal strips, which are then crushed to make a liquid pulp.
The liquid is then filtered to remove long fibers from the liquid pulp. Following this, those fibers are mixed with water and amine oxide which soften them. At this point they are passed to a spinner which produces yarn. Finally, yarn is woven to produce fabric which is used in manufacturing of clothes.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
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 report covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, the under-length nature of the response means that the description is somewhat superficial. Key details, such as the specific chemical processes or the transformation of the pulp, are described in a very abbreviated manner. To achieve a higher band, you must expand your analysis by providing more descriptive detail for each stage of the process, ensuring you meet the length requirement to allow for a fully developed response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized, following the chronological order of the diagram. You have used basic cohesive devices such as 'The process starts by', 'It is then', 'Following this', and 'Finally' to guide the reader through the stages. However, the paragraphing is somewhat limited; the body paragraphs are quite short, and the overall structure could be improved by grouping related stages more effectively. The flow is generally clear, but the limited length prevents the development of more sophisticated cohesive links between the different phases of the manufacturing process.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary used is generally appropriate for describing a process, including terms like 'cultivation', 'harvested', 'liquid pulp', and 'woven'. However, the range is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are minor issues with word choice, such as 'making of clothes' instead of 'garment production' or 'manufacturing of clothes'. To improve, you should incorporate more precise technical vocabulary related to industrial processes and avoid repeating simple verbs. The current range is adequate for basic communication but lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher band scores.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors. For example, 'when become ready' is grammatically incorrect (should be 'when it becomes ready'), and 'which cut it' lacks subject-verb agreement (should be 'which cuts it'). There is also a missing article in 'manufacturing of clothes'. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing the variety of complex structures and proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement would improve your score.
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