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 given process diagram shows the procedure of making fabric from bamboo.
Overall, there are a total of nine steps in the process from planting a bamboo to obtaining the final product.
Firstly, the planting of bamboo trees is done during the season of spring. Once the bamboo trees are grown properly the harvesting of plants is done during the season of autumn. So, the time required for babmoo to grow to its full extent is usually high. After getting harvested the bamboo's are cut into strips for the next process of crushing the strips and extracting liquid pulp from them. Later, the pulp goes through a filter for separation of unwanted liquid from the long fibres.
The obtained fibres are then gone through a procedure for softening the fibres by adding the water and amine oxide to it. After all the process the fibres are spinned to make a yam for storing the fabric. All the stored fabric in yam is then used for making weave. This helps to store the fabric more efficiently. In the final step the weave are then used to make the final products which includes tshirts and socks.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
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 clear and identifies the total number of steps. However, the description of the process is somewhat mechanical and lacks a focus on the 'main features' or significant comparisons. For example, the explanation of the chemical softening process is slightly vague, and the transition from 'yam' to 'weave' is not clearly explained based on the diagram. To improve, ensure that the technical stages are described with more precision and that the relationship between the stages is highlighted more effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, a body paragraph for the initial stages, and a body paragraph for the later stages. Cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'After', 'Later', and 'In the final step' are used to guide the reader through the process. However, some transitions feel slightly repetitive or mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between the softening of fibres and the creation of yarn could be smoother. Overall, the information is presented in a logical sequence that is easy to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with terms like 'harvesting', 'extracting', 'liquid pulp', and 'amine oxide' used correctly. However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward phrasing, such as 'spinned to make a yam' (should be 'spun to make yarn') and 'the weave are then used' (subject-verb agreement error). The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the process, but it lacks the sophistication and precision required for a higher band score. Focusing on accurate terminology for industrial processes will help improve this score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including 'the bamboo's are cut' (incorrect pluralization), 'the fibres are spinned' (incorrect verb form), and 'the weave are' (subject-verb agreement). While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct formation of passive voice, which is essential when describing manufacturing processes.
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