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)
Thie diagram illustrate the 9 stages process of making clothes from bamboo, in growing season of spring and harvesting season of autumn.
The process begin in spring where bamboo is grow Although, cutting of bamboo starts in autumn. After the harvesting, it cuts into strips by electric mean. In stage 4, the strips are crushed to make liquid. Then, filtration of liquid takes place to separate long fibers from it. Chemical like amine oxide and water is added in fiber to make it soft.
Next step, soft fiber goes through several spinning process in factories to make yarn from fiber. Ecnomically, yarn is important in making different clothing items like socks, shirts etc.
overall, Bamboo fabric production occur after agriculture, industrial and biochemical process. Bamboo is productive in making different items.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, from growth to the final product. However, it fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the development of the response. While the main features are identified, the description of the process is somewhat superficial, and the lack of length prevents a more detailed analysis of the stages. The overview is present but could be more effectively integrated to highlight the transition from raw material to finished goods.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and limited. Transitions between stages, such as 'Next step' and 'In stage 4', are functional but repetitive. The logical flow is generally clear, but the lack of sophisticated linking words makes the progression feel a bit disjointed. Paragraphing is used, but the final paragraph is quite brief and does not fully synthesise the information presented in the body.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with terms like 'harvesting', 'filtration', and 'biochemical' used correctly. However, there are several spelling errors, such as 'Thie' instead of 'The', 'Ecnomically' instead of 'Economically', and 'mean' instead of 'means'. The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying on basic descriptors. To achieve a higher band, you should aim for more precise terminology and ensure accuracy in spelling, as these errors occasionally distract the reader.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'bamboo is grow' (should be 'is grown'), 'Chemical like amine oxide... is added' (should be 'Chemicals... are added'), and 'production occur' (should be 'occurs'). These errors are noticeable and occur throughout the text. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of control over basic subject-verb agreement and pluralisation limits the score.
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