Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-30

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 shows the process by which fabric is manufactured from bamboo plants.

There are nine steps in the process of manufacturing fabric from bamboo. The first step involves planting bamboo, which takes place in spring, and it ends with the fabric being woven into clothing.

The process begins with the plant named bamboo which are planted in spring. When the plant grown then the bamboo is harvest in autumn. After that, the process of cutting is started. In cut into thin strips. Following this, crush the strips properly for make liquid pulp. Then, it passes through the filter to separate impure and long fibers from liquid. Next, add water and amino oxide in strips. It converts into soften fibers. Further, spin all soften fiber until it converts into yarn. Moreover, the yarn is converted into weave to make fabric. In the last step, the fabric is being woven into clothing.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the bamboo manufacturing process, identifying the key stages from planting to the final product. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview or synthesis of the process. While the steps are listed, the response fails to highlight the transformation stages effectively, such as the chemical processing or the transition from raw material to yarn. To improve, you should group the stages into logical phases (e.g., cultivation, chemical processing, and finishing) and provide a more cohesive summary of the overall transformation rather than just listing the steps sequentially.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into two paragraphs, which is a good start. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat repetitive and mechanical. You rely heavily on simple transition words like 'Next', 'Then', and 'Following this', which makes the flow feel stilted. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'In cut into thin strips', where the subject is missing. To achieve a higher band, try to vary your cohesive devices and ensure that each sentence links logically to the previous one, rather than just listing actions in a rigid, step-by-step manner.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it is quite limited and repetitive. You use basic verbs like 'make', 'add', and 'convert' repeatedly. There is also some awkward phrasing, such as 'the plant named bamboo which are planted' and 'spin all soften fiber'. To improve, you should aim to use more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'harvested', 'processed', 'extracted', or 'transformed'. Additionally, ensure that your word forms are correct, such as using 'softened' instead of 'soften' when describing the fibers.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'bamboo which are planted'), missing articles, and incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'the plant grown' instead of 'the plant grows' or 'is grown'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and a correctly conjugated verb. Reducing these frequent errors will significantly improve the readability of your writing.

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