Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-18
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 representation illustrates how fabric is made from bamboo.
Overall, the whole process consists of several stages. Starting from planting bamboo in spring season near March to weaving of spins.
To start with, the first step for almost every fabric production is plantation of plant which in this case is bamboo. Bamboo is planted in the season of spring which also stands for life and rejuvenation. Next step involves harvesting of bamboo after almost 6 months in the Autumn. Also, after harvesting its crop it has been cut into small pieces of strips in order to maintain size. Moreover, the small pieces of strips are then crushed to make a pulp in liquid state.
Furthermore, next stage consists of filteration to separate long fibres from liquid. Then, by using a chemical amine oxide and water these filterated fibres are softened. Further processing involves spin to make a perfectly shaped yam. Lastly, the spinned yam is then transformed into weave to make a good quality fabric which assists in generating fine 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 successfully covers all parts of the task by outlining the main stages of how bamboo fabric is manufactured, from planting to the final production of yarn and fabric. The overview provided in the second paragraph mentions that the process consists of several stages, though it is slightly informal with phrases like 'spring season near March'. Key steps such as harvesting, cutting into strips, crushing into pulp, filtering, softening with amine oxide, spinning, and weaving are all accurately reported in sequence. The response is fully grounded in the provided diagram without inventing extraneous data, meeting the requirements for a Band 6.5 to 7.0 in Task Achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is logically organised and follows the chronological flow of the diagram. The student uses a variety of cohesive devices to guide the reader through the stages, such as 'To start with', 'Next step', 'Moreover', and 'Furthermore'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction, the initial preparation steps, and the final processing stages. However, referencing and transitions are at times slightly mechanical. For instance, sentences like 'Also, after harvesting its crop it has been cut into small pieces' disrupt the natural flow. Overall, the organisation is clear, earning a solid Band 6.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for describing a process, incorporating terms such as 'plantation', 'harvesting', 'pulp', 'filteration', and 'amine oxide'. However, there are notable lexical and spelling errors that detract from precision, such as 'filteration' instead of 'filtration', 'spin' instead of 'spinning', 'yam' instead of 'yarn', and 'spinned' instead of 'spun'. While these vocabulary errors do not completely impede communication, they reflect limitations in word choice and control, placing the response firmly at a Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing relative clauses and passive voice constructions such as 'it has been cut into small pieces' and 'these filterated fibres are softened'. However, there are several grammatical inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, including 'plantation of plant which in this case is bamboo' and 'transformed into weave to make a good quality fabric'. Punctuation and articles are occasionally misused. Despite these errors, the sentences remain largely understandable, representing the characteristics of a Band 6.0 performance.
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