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 diagram illustrates the process of manufacturing fabric from bamboo.

Overall, the process consists of nine different steps, beginning with harvesting bamboo and ending with the manufacturing of clothes.

Firstly, bamboo plants are planted in the fields in the spring. They are then harvested in the autumn. Next, bamboo is cut into strips and strips are crushed to produce liquid pulp. Subsequently, the crushed strips filter through filtration procedure and separated fibres from liquid.

After that, mino acid and water is bein added to softened and spin these fibres into spinning wheel to make yarn. The next step involves yarn to convert into woven to make clothes.

Finally, fiber is usd to manufacturing garments.

Overall, the production of bamboo fabric involves a combination of agricultural, mechanical, and chemical processes, transforming raw bamboo into wearable textile products through a series of carefully controlled stages.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The student covers all the main steps in the process, from planting bamboo in the spring to manufacturing garments at the end. An overview is provided, and the key stages are identified. However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions in reporting the specific details of the process. For instance, step 5 (filtering to separate long fibres from liquid) is described somewhat confusingly as 'filtered through filtration procedure and separated fibres from liquid'. Furthermore, the response falls slightly short of the 150-word minimum requirement, containing only 143 words, which impacts the overall development and completeness of the response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is arranged logically with a clear overall progression from the beginning to the end of the manufacturing process. Transitional markers such as 'Firstly', 'Then', 'Next', 'Subsequently', and 'After that' are used to sequence the stages. Paragraphing is attempted, though some paragraphs are extremely short, consisting of only a single sentence (e.g., 'Finally, fiber is usd to manufacturing garments.'). Referencing and cohesive devices are generally functional, but the mechanical nature of some transitions prevents the text from achieving a higher band score.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, with domain-specific terms such as 'harvesting', 'liquid pulp', 'fibres', 'yarn', and 'fabric'. However, there are noticeable lexical errors and awkward word choices, such as 'mino acid' instead of amino acid/amine oxide, 'bein added', and 'usd to manufacturing'. Attempts to use less common vocabulary are often marred by spelling or collocation inaccuracies, which occasionally impede smooth reading.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control over grammar and mechanics is inconsistent. There are several grammatical errors throughout the response, including passive voice errors ('water is bein added to softened and spin'), missing articles, and preposition misuses. Additionally, spelling errors ('mino', 'usd') and tense inconsistencies are present. While the meaning is generally retrievable, the frequency of errors places this response firmly in the band 5.5 range.

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