Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-02

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 process of manufacturing fabric from bamboo for clothing industry.

Overall, the process start with planting trees of bamboo and then step by step process end with cotton cloths from bamboo treads. This is very time consuming and Eco-friendly method to making cloths from bamboo

Initially, bamboo plants are grown during the spring and harvested in the autumn season by manually with the help of sickle, Secondly bamboo stalks are cut into small strips by cutter, after that leaves and small buds are removed from the strips and crush for make liquid pulp. Then, pulp go to the filter chamber for separation of long fiber from liquid, as well as make soften fibers and added water and amine oxide.

On the other side mixture of fibers are continues spin to make yarn from the fiber, and then stitch and weave each other to make fabric. Finally this fabric use for making different kinds of cloths.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from harvesting to the final product. However, the overview is somewhat simplistic and lacks a clear summary of the key features, such as the transformation from raw plant to chemical-treated pulp. While the main steps are identified, some details are slightly inaccurate or under-developed, such as the description of the 'filter chamber' and the chemical process. To reach a higher band, ensure that the overview highlights the most significant trends or stages rather than just stating that the process is 'time-consuming'.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. Cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'Secondly', 'after that', and 'Finally' are used to sequence the steps. However, some transitions feel mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as 'On the other side', which does not accurately reflect the flow of the diagram. The use of paragraphing is appropriate, but the internal cohesion within paragraphs could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect the stages more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some specific terms like 'harvested', 'sickle', 'liquid pulp', and 'amine oxide' used correctly. However, there are instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'bamboo treads' (likely meaning threads/yarn) and 'crush for make liquid pulp'. The range is sufficient to convey the meaning, but it lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands. Improving the accuracy of technical terms and avoiding repetitive phrasing would enhance the quality of the writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with verb forms and articles, such as 'process start' (starts), 'by manually' (manually), and 'pulp go' (goes). Additionally, there are issues with sentence construction, such as 'crush for make liquid pulp' and 'this fabric use for making'. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to suggest a lack of control over complex structures. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and preposition usage would be beneficial.

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