Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-31

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 illustrates the process of manufacturing the fabric from bamboo.

Overall, the process of manufacturing the fabric from bamboo include the agriculture and industrial practices. Harvested bamboo passes through the different steps to extract out fibers, which then produce fabric goods.

First of all, bamboo crop is planted in spring and and harvested in autumn. This harvested bamboo cut into strips with the help of cutting machine, which is then crushing to make the liquid pulp available for filtration.

Long fibers are seperated from liquid during the process of filtration of crushed strips. After this, water and amine oxide is added into fibers to make them soften before spinning it to make the yarn of extracted fiber. Then weave it to make fabric and hence, different fabric goods, like shirts and socks, are manufactured in industries.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from harvesting to the creation of final goods. However, the response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the overall task achievement. While the key features are identified, the description lacks sufficient detail and development in certain areas, such as the chemical processing stage. To improve, ensure that all steps are described with enough depth to meet the length requirement and provide a more comprehensive overview of the entire process.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized logically, following the chronological order of the manufacturing process. Paragraphing is used, though the structure is somewhat basic. Cohesive devices such as 'First of all', 'After this', and 'then' are used to link ideas, but the flow is occasionally mechanical. To reach a higher band, you should aim for a more sophisticated range of linking words and ensure that the transition between the agricultural and industrial phases is smoother and more clearly delineated.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with terms like 'harvested', 'filtration', 'liquid pulp', and 'extracted' used correctly. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are minor issues with word choice, such as 'crushing to make the liquid pulp' (should be 'crushed to create liquid pulp'). There is also a spelling error ('seperated' instead of 'separated'). To improve, incorporate more precise technical vocabulary related to industrial processes and ensure accurate spelling throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('the process... include' should be 'includes') and awkward phrasing ('which is then crushing' should be 'which is then crushed'). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some minor errors, such as the double 'and' in the second paragraph. To improve, focus on ensuring consistent subject-verb agreement and refining the use of passive voice, which is essential for describing industrial processes.

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