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 provided diagram illustrates the nine distinct stages commercial stages of producing fabric from Bamboo.

Overall, the process starts with the planting of bamboo tree in spring,which is then reaped in fall.Followed by the factory processing of adding and separating the liquid from the fibers,spin and weave the fabric to actually produce any attire.

Initially, bamboo plant is sown in ground in the spring.Harvesting of th plants start in fall season, can be done manually or with the help of machinery. Then bamboo strip are cut into small pieces to crush them to make a pulp.In the next stage, fibres are strained from the liquid.Addionally water and amine oxide are added to produce softer strands. Then these threads are whirled around to make yarn. After the yarn is ready, these fabric strands are ready to create any apparel.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The student successfully covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting and harvesting to crushing, filtering, softening, spinning, and weaving. An overview is provided in the second paragraph, outlining the main steps of the process. However, the response falls short of the 150-word minimum, containing only 138 words. This under-length impacts the overall development and leads to a penalty under Task Achievement. While the core features of the diagram are accurately reported, the lack of sufficient length prevents a fully developed response, placing this criterion at a Band 5.5.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into a clear introductory paragraph, an overview, and a body paragraph detailing the subsequent steps. Logical connectors such as 'Initially', 'In the next stage', and 'After' are used to guide the reader through the sequence of events. However, paragraphing is somewhat basic and the transitional flow between sentences occasionally feels mechanical. Reference words are generally clear, but the overall mechanical cohesion and lack of smooth integration between ideas limit the score to a Band 6.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The student demonstrates an adequate vocabulary for the task, attempting process-specific terms such as 'harvesting', 'pulp', 'fibres', and 'yarn'. However, there are noticeable word-form and spelling errors throughout the text, such as 'commercial stages' instead of commercially, 'spin and weave' instead of spinning and weaving, and 'Addionally' instead of Additionally. Word choices are sometimes basic or repetitive ('make a pulp', 'make any apparel'), restricting the range to a Band 5.5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses ('which is then reaped in fall') and participial phrases. However, there are frequent grammatical errors and punctuation lapses, including missing articles ('plant bamboo tree', 'is sown in ground'), incorrect prepositions, and awkward phrasing ('Harvesting of th plants start'). These errors require some effort from the reader to interpret, although communication is not severely impeded. Control of grammar is inconsistent, warranting a Band 5.0.

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