Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-19
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 various stages involved in manufacturing fabric from bamboo, showing how raw material is processed into a finished product.
Overall, the entire procedure goes through the continuous linear process can be divided into nine stages. initial stages, plant bamboo plants in spring and harvesting it in autumn.
Initially, bamboo is planted is spring and harvested in autumn. the harvested bamboo then cut into stripes which are subsequently crushed to produced pulp. After this the pulp is filtered to separate the long fibres from the liquid.
In the next stage, the fibres are softened using sodium hydroxide. then spun to make yarn, which subsequently woven to produce fabric. finally, the finished fabric can be used to make clothing such as t shirt and socks.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers all the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting in spring to finished clothing items. Key features such as harvesting, cutting, crushing, filtering, softening, spinning, and weaving are all correctly identified and reported in sequence. However, the response falls significantly short of the word count requirement, containing only 126 words compared to the minimum of 150 words. This under-length impacts the overall development and completeness of the task. Consequently, the score is capped due to the length penalty.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The text demonstrates a logical progression through the steps of the process diagram. Introductory and transitional phrases like 'Initially', 'After this', 'In the next stage', and 'finally' are used to guide the reader through the linear sequence. However, paragraphing is somewhat fragmented, with a few very short, broken sentences (e.g., 'initial stages, plant bamboo plants in spring...'). Cohesive devices are generally present, but the mechanical layout and punctuation errors occasionally disrupt the natural flow of ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student uses a satisfactory range of vocabulary relevant to the diagram, including terms such as 'manufacturing', 'processed', 'harvested', 'crushed', 'pulp', 'filtered', 'fibres', 'softened', 'spun', and 'woven'. There are, however, some noticeable word choice and morphological inaccuracies, such as 'produced' instead of 'produce', 'is spring' instead of 'in spring', and 'cut into stripes' instead of 'strips'. Despite these errors, communication is not impeded.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response includes a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but it suffers from frequent grammatical errors and punctuation issues. Examples include fragments and missing words, such as 'the entire procedure goes through the continuous linear process can be divided', 'bamboo is planted is spring', and 'which subsequently woven'. Capitalisation is also inconsistent at the beginning of sentences (e.g., 'the harvested bamboo...'). These errors require the reader to occasionally re-read parts of the text.
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