Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-04

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 outlines the stages which are involved in the manufacturing of fabric from bamboo.

First of all, plantation of bamboo plants have to be done in the Spring season after that the next step is the harvesting of the crops which should be completed in Autumn. The harvested bamboo then cuted into strips through blades.

At that stage a liquid pulp is required for further processes and for that purpose the strips were crushed. The liquid pulp have long fibers in it which has to separated from it through filteration process. After filteration the fibers become soften and required water and amine oxide for further steps.

It's turn to spin after the addition of water and amine oxide to make yam. The second last step involves weave which required to make fabric. After all these struggles finally the fabric is ready which then can be used to make clothes such as shirts and socks.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from plantation to the final product. However, the overview is missing; a summary of the overall process (e.g., noting that it is a multi-stage industrial transformation) is essential for a higher band. While the key steps are identified, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear comparison or synthesis of the stages. The response would benefit from grouping the stages more logically, such as separating the agricultural phase from the chemical/industrial processing phase, to better highlight the progression of the manufacturing cycle.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised chronologically, which helps the reader follow the process. However, the paragraphing is weak; the entire response is presented as a single block of text, which hinders readability. Cohesive devices are used, but they are often basic or slightly misused (e.g., 'At that stage', 'It's turn to spin'). The transition between sentences is sometimes abrupt, and the lack of clear paragraph breaks makes the progression feel less professional. To improve, use clear paragraphing to separate the initial preparation from the chemical and mechanical processing stages.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety expected at higher bands. There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'plantation of bamboo plants have to be done' (should be 'planting') and 'cuted' (incorrect verb form). The use of 'struggles' to describe an industrial process is inappropriate in this context. While the student uses technical terms like 'amine oxide' and 'filtration', the overall range is limited, and the phrasing often feels repetitive or unnatural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains several grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of information. There are frequent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'plantation... have to be done', 'liquid pulp have long fibers') and incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'cuted' instead of 'cut', 'weave' used as a noun instead of 'weaving'). The sentence structures are mostly simple or compound, with limited use of complex structures. Punctuation is generally functional, but the grammatical control is inconsistent, which prevents the response from reaching a higher band.

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