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 illustrates the sequential stages of how bamboo fabric develops.
Overall, the process consists of 7 phases. Starting with planting bamboo plants in one season so that harvested in new season after that bamboo goes through the procedure of cutting, crushing, filtering, and softening. Ending with spinning and weaving to produce high quality fabric. After completion of whole technique clothes were manufactured that are transported worldwide to use by communities.
Initially, in spring season bamboo plants planted and harvested in spring season after harvesting it goes through the phase of cutting in which bamboo converted into strips following that crushing take place to transform strips into liquid pulp.
Furthermore, to get long fibres liquid passes through the filtration chamber so the fibres separated from it. In the next step water and amine mixture was prepared in which they dip the fibres to soften them.
Lastly, the fibres collected from softening stage spins for several hours to make yarn which moreover weave to make fabric.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| 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 production of clothes. The overview is present, though it is slightly cluttered by listing all seven steps rather than highlighting the main trends or the nature of the process. The information is generally accurate, but the description of the final stage (transporting clothes) is not explicitly shown in the diagram, which suggests a slight misinterpretation of the provided visual information. To improve, focus on grouping the stages logically (e.g., raw material preparation, chemical processing, and final production) to provide a more analytical summary rather than a simple chronological list.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'following that', 'in the next step', 'furthermore'). There are also issues with sentence structure that affect flow; for instance, the opening paragraph contains a run-on sentence: 'Starting with planting bamboo plants in one season so that harvested in new season after that bamboo goes through the procedure...'. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that sentences are clearly demarcated with appropriate punctuation would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with some subject-specific terms used correctly, such as 'liquid pulp', 'filtration chamber', and 'spinning'. However, there are instances of awkward phrasing and word choice, such as 'bamboo fabric develops' (instead of 'is manufactured') and 'clothes were manufactured' (the diagram shows fabric production, not necessarily clothing). There is also a lack of variety in the verbs used to describe the process. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary and ensure collocations are natural, such as 'the process involves' rather than 'the process consists of 7 phases'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Common issues include missing articles (e.g., 'in spring season'), incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'bamboo plants planted' instead of 'are planted'), and tense inconsistencies. The sentence structure is often fragmented, particularly in the introduction and the final paragraph, where the subject-verb agreement is weak. To improve, focus on mastering the passive voice, which is essential for process descriptions, and ensure that every sentence has a clear subject and a correctly conjugated verb.
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