Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-28
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 the method of clothes ehich are manufactured from bamboo. There are
eight stages which are used in manufacturing of fabric such as, plant bamboo, harvest, cut into strips, soften fibres and water, filter separate, crush strips, spin, weave to make fabric and finally, make clothes.
First of all, plant the bamboo plants in spring, in the second step harvest in autumn. Moreover, cut bamboo plant for making strips. Furthermore, they crush the strips to make liquid pulp after that, the filtering process start where they seprate long fibres from the liquid of bamboo.
In the sixth part they add water and amine oxide in the soften fibres, they spin the soften fibres to make yarn, In the second of last time they weave to make fabric, and finally, the clothes and socks are ready to wear. All the steps has own importance but i think filter method was one of the most crucial part to make fabric.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. However, the overview is missing; a summary of the main features or the overall nature of the process is required for a higher band. The inclusion of personal opinion ('i think filter method was one of the most crucial part') is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report, which should remain objective and analytical. While the key steps are identified, the description lacks the precision needed to fully explain the transformation of the raw material into fabric.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'First of all', 'Moreover', 'Furthermore', 'In the sixth part'). The progression of ideas is clear, but the transition between sentences could be smoother. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the phrase 'In the second of last time', which is confusing and disrupts the flow of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety expected at higher levels. There are several spelling errors, such as 'seprate' and 'ehich', which detract from the professional tone. The student relies on basic verbs like 'make' and 'cut' repeatedly. While the technical terms related to the process (e.g., 'liquid pulp', 'amine oxide', 'yarn') are used, the overall range is limited, and the phrasing is occasionally unnatural, such as 'In the second of last time'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('All the steps has own importance') and awkward phrasing ('the method of clothes ehich are manufactured'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the frequency of errors in basic sentence construction prevents the response from reaching a higher band. More attention to verb tenses and article usage is needed.
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