Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-03

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 flow chart depicts that how fabric has been produced from bamboo.

Overall, to manufactured fabric from bamboo consists several steps. to make outfits from bamboo fabric eight precise stages involved, from planting bamboo plants in spring season to customized as clothes and other wearing products.

At the beginning of the stage, bamboo plants are being planted in spring season. As and when autumn season arrived it is harvested. After that, the harvested crops are cut into strips with machines. Strips then crushed to make liquid pulp.

Furthermore, liquid pulp from strips are filtered in which the long fibers are separated from liquid. After that ,chemical reaction is done with long fibers with water and amine oxide to make it as soften fibers. This fibers rounded over to make yarn. The yarn is used for weave to make fabric. This fabric is than utilized to make clothes and various wearing items.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. The overview is present, though it is slightly awkward in phrasing. The main features are identified, and the sequence of the process is clear. However, the response lacks a more sophisticated summary of the transformation process, and some descriptions are a bit repetitive. To improve, ensure that the overview synthesizes the process more effectively rather than just listing the number of steps. The response successfully addresses the prompt by reporting the main features of the diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. Cohesive devices such as 'At the beginning of the stage', 'Furthermore', and 'After that' are used to link ideas. However, the use of these devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive. Additionally, there are some issues with referencing and sentence-level cohesion, such as 'This fibers rounded over', where the pronoun reference is slightly unclear. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would elevate the coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the student to describe the manufacturing process. There are some attempts at technical terms like 'amine oxide' and 'liquid pulp', which is positive. However, there are several word-choice errors and awkward collocations, such as 'to manufactured fabric' (should be 'to manufacture') and 'customized as clothes' (should be 'processed into clothing'). The range is sufficient to convey the meaning, but the lack of precision and occasional errors in word form prevent a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'The flow chart depicts that how fabric has been produced' (incorrect clause structure), 'consists several steps' (missing preposition 'of'), and 'This fabric is than utilized' (spelling error: 'than' instead of 'then'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be noticeable. To improve, the student should focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and ensuring that verb forms are consistent throughout the description.

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