Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-16
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 given diagram illustrates the manufacturing of fabric from bamboo. Overall, it is the 9 steps prcoess, which begins with the planting of bamboo plants and concludes with the formation of fabrics. However, the eight intermediaries have played the most pivotal role in the transformation of bamboo into the fabric.
In the first phase, during the spring season, plantation of bamboos is required to initiate the procedure. Whereas, the harvesting of bamboo crops occur in the autumn, followed by cutting them into small structures with the help of fine sharp cutters then liquid pulp is extracted from these strips by crushing them.
Second stage of fabric synthesis starts with filtration, which involves the separation of long fibers from liquid, then compounds like water and amine oxide are introduced to soften fibers. Furthermore, spinning would assist to make yarn of soft fibers. Weaving is the penultimate step of this process which leads to the formation of plain fabric which can be used to make various clothes.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The student provides a clear overview of the process, identifying that it consists of 9 steps beginning with planting and ending with fabric formation. The main stages of the diagram are reported, noting the seasonal requirements (spring planting, autumn harvesting) and the intermediate steps such as cutting, crushing, filtering, softening, spinning, and weaving. However, there are minor sequencing inaccuracies in the text; for example, the second stage is described as starting with filtration, whereas the diagram shows crushing (step 4) before filtration (step 5) and softening (step 6). Despite these minor lapses in tracing the exact arrow flow, the response successfully covers the key features and stages of the diagram, meeting the core requirements of Task 1.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is arranged into a logical progression with an introductory overview followed by body paragraphs detailing the phases of production. Cohesive devices such as 'In the first phase', 'Whereas', and 'Furthermore' are used to connect ideas. However, paragraphing is somewhat abrupt and could be structured more effectively to group the steps naturally (e.g., separating the initial agricultural phase from the industrial chemical and mechanical processing stages). Reference words are generally clear, though occasional mechanical transitions detract slightly from the flow, placing the response solidly in the band 6 range.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student attempts a range of vocabulary suitable for describing a manufacturing process, including terms like 'pivotal role', 'transformation', 'extraction', 'filtration', 'penultimate', and 'synthesis'. There are, however, some lexical and word-form inaccuracies, such as 'prcoess' (a typographical error), 'plantation of bamboos' instead of 'planting bamboo', and awkward phrasing like 'cutting them into small structures with the help of fine sharp cutters'. Less common vocabulary is attempted with mixed success, demonstrating an adequate range for the task.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The writing demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses and prepositional phrases (e.g., 'which begins with the planting of bamboo plants and concludes with the formation of fabrics'). There are several grammatical errors and awkward constructions, including 'it is the 9 steps prcoess' (incorrect article and noun form), 'harvesting of bamboo crops occur' (subject-verb agreement error), and missing articles before singular countable nouns like 'weaving'. Nevertheless, these errors do not impede overall communication and meaning remains clear throughout.
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