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 whole process of converting the bamboo into fabric.
Overall, the bamboo plant is transformed into fabric by passing through many steps. It consists of total nine steps.
Firstly, the bamboo plant is sowed in spring season. It is collected by the farmers in autumn season when it gets ripped. then it cut into long sticks through a cutting machine. These long sticks are crushed together to make a paste like thick liquid. This thick pulp goes through a filtering process when long fibers and liquid get separate from each other. The extracted fiber gets softened by adding water and amine oxide in it. The soften fiber is rolled to make yarns. Lastly, the yarns are blended together to make different fabrics. This can include various clothing items like shirts, socks ,crotchet items etc. Crotchet is a separate business which has grown so much over the last few years. It has become possible only because of bamboo plant.
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 the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, but it lacks a clear overview of the transformation. While you identified the nine steps, the final paragraph includes irrelevant information about the 'crotchet business' which is not present in the diagram. This constitutes a departure from the task instructions, which require you to report on the provided information only. To improve, focus on summarizing the key stages—from raw material to finished product—without adding external commentary or personal opinions. Ensure the main features are highlighted in the overview rather than just listing the number of steps.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized chronologically, which helps the reader follow the process. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical, relying heavily on simple sequence markers like 'Firstly', 'then', and 'Lastly'. Paragraphing is also insufficient; the entire process is crammed into one block, making it difficult to distinguish between the cultivation, processing, and manufacturing phases. To achieve a higher band, use a wider variety of linking words and group related steps into distinct paragraphs, such as one for the raw material collection and another for the industrial processing stages.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'extracted', 'softened', and 'blended'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and spelling, such as 'sowed' (should be 'sown'), 'ripped' (likely meant 'ripe'), and 'crotchet' (spelled 'crochet'). The phrase 'paste like thick liquid' is slightly awkward and could be more precisely described as a 'viscous pulp'. To improve, focus on using more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes and ensure correct spelling of key terms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'when long fibers and liquid get separate' (should be 'separated'), 'adding water and amine oxide in it' (the 'in it' is redundant), and 'The soften fiber' (should be 'softened'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing after commas. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of passive voice, which is essential for describing industrial processes.
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