Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-14
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 a detailed industrial process step by step how fabric is manufactured from a natural material, bamboo.
Overall, nine steps are depicted here that reveals gradually the harvesting of bamboo after planting the plant, processing materials for making fibers and finally preparing clothes and other outfits. An idea of the full manufacturing process of producing cloths can be gained from here.
However, spring is mentioned the time to plant bamboo plants, and Autumn is the time for harvesting them. After collecting bamboos, those are cut into strips and then the strips are crushed to make liquid pulp. Filter begins after that step separating long fibers from liquid. Water and amine oxide are mixed then to soften fibers and it prepares fibers to make yam later.
Furthermore, The soft fibers are spined to make yam. Finally the fibers are weaved from the yam to make fabric. This fabric are used later to make socks and other cloths like T-shirts.
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 student attempts to summarise the diagram illustrating the manufacturing of fabric from bamboo, identifying key stages such as harvesting, crushing, and spinning. However, the overview is slightly repetitive and informal, stating phrases like 'an idea of the full manufacturing process of producing cloths can be gained from here.' Furthermore, some stages are described with minor inaccuracies in sequencing or detail, such as misinterpreting the specific transformation points. While all parts of the process are mentioned, the development lacks the analytical precision and overview expected at higher bands. Therefore, a Band 6.0 is appropriate as the response addresses the task adequately, though some stages are under-developed or unclear in their reporting.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is arranged with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a concluding sentiment, creating a coherent overall structure. Cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'Finally', and 'After collecting bamboos' are utilised to sequence the steps. However, paragraphing is somewhat fragmented, with very short paragraphs that break the flow of information. Additionally, referencing is occasionally weak or ambiguous, as seen in phrases like 'those are cut' and 'This fabric are used later', which disrupts the logical progression between sentences. Cohesion is at times mechanical or faulty, placing this response firmly in the Band 5.5 to 6.0 range. A score of 6.0 reflects a coherent overall arrangement despite some faulty referencing and abrupt paragraphing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate vocabulary for the task, successfully employing process-related terminology such as 'industrial process', 'harvesting', 'liquid pulp', and 'amine oxide'. However, there are noticeable word-choice and collocation errors, such as 'yam' instead of 'yarn' and 'spined' instead of 'spun'. The phrase 'cloths like T-shirts' also shows confusion between 'cloth' and 'clothing' or 'clothes'. While less common vocabulary is attempted, the inaccuracies in spelling and terminology occasionally impede communication or distract the reader. This performance aligns with the Band 5.5 descriptors, where the range is minimally adequate and errors in word choice are apparent.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, incorporating passive voice constructions like 'fabric is manufactured' and 'are cut into strips'. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, such as agreement errors ('This fabric are used') and awkward phrasing like 'spring is mentioned the time to plant'. Punctuation and preposition use also show instability. While these errors do not completely obscure the intended meaning, they occur frequently enough to prevent the response from achieving a Band 6.0. The control over grammar is somewhat limited, making Band 5.5 the most accurate reflection of the student's current grammatical accuracy and range.
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