Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-07

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 how bamboo fabric is made, showing the various stages involved from the initial bamboo plants to the production of the fabric.

Overall, the process consists of eight stages. It begins with the planting of bamboo plants, after which the palnt undergoes several stages of processing before the final product is produced.

The process ends with weaving of the fabric.

Initially, bamboo plant is planted in spring season and then harvested in autumn. Next, it is cuted into strips which is further crushed to make liquid pulp. Following this, liquid pulp undergoes by the process of filteration to seprate long fibres . At this stage, water and amine oxide is added to soften the fibres.

In the subsequent stages, spin is made to make yam after which it is weaved to make a fabric. After weaving the fabric, the fabric is ready , resukting in the completed fabric.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final fabric. However, the overview is somewhat repetitive, and the description of the process lacks detail in certain areas, such as the specific chemical or mechanical actions involved. While the main features are identified, the response could be improved by better highlighting the transition between the raw material and the chemical processing stages. The summary is accurate but lacks the depth required for a higher band score, as it tends to list steps rather than synthesising the information into a cohesive report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. However, the logical flow is occasionally disrupted by short, choppy sentences, such as 'The process ends with weaving of the fabric.' While cohesive devices like 'Initially,' 'Next,' and 'In the subsequent stages' are used, they are somewhat mechanical. The paragraphing is a bit disjointed, with a very short paragraph containing only one sentence. Improving the transition between sentences and using a wider variety of cohesive markers would enhance the overall flow and coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but there are several spelling errors, such as 'palnt' instead of 'plant', 'cuted' instead of 'cut', 'filteration' instead of 'filtration', 'seprate' instead of 'separate', 'yam' instead of 'yarn', and 'resukting' instead of 'resulting'. These errors are noticeable and detract from the quality of the writing. While the student attempts to use process-specific vocabulary like 'liquid pulp' and 'amine oxide', the frequent spelling mistakes and minor word choice inaccuracies limit the score. A more precise and accurate use of vocabulary is needed.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. For example, 'The diagram illustrate' should be 'The diagram illustrates', and 'bamboo plant is planted' lacks an article. The phrase 'undergoes by the process of filteration' is grammatically incorrect. Additionally, there are issues with verb forms, such as 'cuted' (should be 'cut') and 'weaved' (should be 'woven'). While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and punctuation prevents the response from reaching a higher band score.

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