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)

In the attached diagram, we can see a long process of how textiles are manufactured from bamboo. In the beginning of Spring, bamboo is planted till autumn then farmers gently harvest the bamboo plants. Further on, those harvested bamboo plants go through the process of cutting into strips so that they can be crushed and made into liquid pulp.

Once the liquid pulp is ready, it goes through the process of filtration, in which long fibres are separated from the liquid. When you finally have filtered fibres, it needs to be softened by adding water and anime oxide with it.

In the last few steps, the softened fibres are spun to take the shape of yarn. With yarn, weaving is started to convert yarn into fabric. At last, the most creative part comes, where you give face to the fabric and turn it into beautiful various clothes. The clothes we wear all the time go through a long process that we usually never think about.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the process, which is essential for Task 1. The description is somewhat narrative rather than analytical, and it misses the opportunity to group the stages into logical phases (e.g., cultivation, processing, and manufacturing). While the key steps are identified, the response would benefit from a more formal tone and a clearer synthesis of the information provided in the diagram to reach a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, following the chronological order of the diagram. Paragraphing is used to separate the different stages of production, which helps the reader follow the process. Cohesive devices such as 'In the beginning', 'Further on', 'Once', and 'In the last few steps' are used to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally slightly mechanical. To improve, the student could use a wider variety of linking phrases and ensure that the transition between the chemical processing stage and the final weaving stage is more fluid.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'manufactured', 'harvest', 'filtration', and 'softened' used correctly. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'anime oxide' (likely a misspelling of 'amine oxide') and the phrase 'give face to the fabric', which is not standard English in this context. The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited and relies on simple descriptive language. Incorporating more precise technical terminology related to industrial processes would enhance the lexical score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'bamboo is planted till autumn then farmers gently harvest' (missing punctuation/conjunction) and 'it needs to be softened' (referring back to 'fibres', which is plural). There are also minor issues with article usage and prepositional phrases. The control of grammar is sufficient for communication, but the frequency of errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. More attention to subject-verb agreement and sentence punctuation is recommended.

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