Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-06

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 information about the how fabric is produced from bamboo.

Overall, it can be seen that process is involved in the nine different steps. Which starts from the plant bamboo plants (spring) and finish to make shoes and shirts.

Firstly, talking about the first step, the people make the plant bamboo plants in the spring season, after making the plant bamboo then individuals cut plants. After completing harvest stage, the plants bamboo is cut into strings and then added water and amine oxide in the soften fibers step. When soften fibers process is finished then filter is used to separate long fibers from liquid.

In the four stages, when strips are separate from liquid then strips are used for making liquid pulp. The spin is used to making yam and weave is used for developing fabric. In the last step, the fabric is used for creating new shirts and shoes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview of the process as a whole. While the key stages are identified, the explanation of the chemical and mechanical transformations (such as the conversion of strips into liquid pulp) is slightly unclear. To improve, ensure that the overview highlights the transformation from raw material to finished product more effectively and provides a more logical flow between the chemical and mechanical stages.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and mechanical, relying heavily on simple transitions like 'Firstly' and 'In the last step'. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the phrase 'In the four stages', which does not accurately describe the diagram's progression. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence flows logically into the next would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. There is significant repetition of basic terms like 'plant', 'bamboo', and 'step'. Some word choices are inaccurate or awkward, such as 'make the plant bamboo plants' and 'spin is used to making yam' (likely meant 'yarn'). To achieve a higher score, you should use more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'cultivation', 'extraction', 'processing', and 'textile production', while avoiding repetitive phrasing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'process is involved in the nine different steps' (passive voice misuse) and 'Which starts from the plant bamboo plants' (sentence fragment). Subject-verb agreement and article usage are inconsistent throughout the text. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and reducing errors in tense and word order.

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