Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-05

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 illustrate the steps of how fabric is produced from the given process of bamboo with nine different stages.

Initially the picture display bamboo plants are grown in spring season which comes between summer and winter.Secondly workers have to harvest the spring of cane in autumn period then it goes to cutting area where the wooden plants divided into tiny pieces.Moreover, the section of strips has been crush in order to make liquid pulp.Later on it is transferred for filteration to separate long fibres from liquid state.

Additionally, after filter stage strips is delivered to soften fibres in which h20 and amine oxide is added in order to get the outcome.In a nutshell, two things are remaining to manufactured clothes, one of them is to spin the fibre to make yarn and another significant factor is to weave the material so that we can easily prepare the fabric.These are the stages to get the entire outcome that is shirt and socks.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from growth to the final products. However, the overview is somewhat weak; it simply states there are nine stages rather than highlighting the key transformation phases (e.g., the conversion of raw bamboo into liquid pulp and then into fiber). While the main features are reported, the description of the process is a bit mechanical and lacks a clear summary of the overall transformation. To improve, ensure the overview synthesizes the process rather than just counting the steps.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, and the progression of the process is generally clear. Cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'Secondly', 'Moreover', and 'Additionally' are used to link the stages. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally imprecise (e.g., 'the section of strips has been crush'). The concluding paragraph is a bit informal ('In a nutshell') for an academic report. Improving the variety of linking phrases and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision required for a higher band. There are several awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'spring of cane' instead of 'bamboo stalks' or 'harvesting the bamboo'. The phrase 'get the outcome' is repetitive and informal. While the student successfully uses technical terms like 'liquid pulp', 'filteration' (which is misspelled), and 'amine oxide', the overall range is limited. More precise terminology related to industrial processes would improve the 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. Subject-verb agreement issues are present, such as 'The diagram illustrate' and 'strips is delivered'. There are also errors in tense and passive voice construction, such as 'has been crush' instead of 'is crushed'. Punctuation is generally functional, but the misuse of articles and pluralization (e.g., 'the section of strips') hinders clarity. To reach a higher band, the student needs to focus on consistent subject-verb agreement and correct passive voice formation.

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