Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-24
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 whole process of manufacturing fabric from bamboo plants.
Overall, it is clear that, the process of producing fabrics from bamboo consists of nine different stages and a number of different processes and a unique tool.
Start with planting bamboo in spring, which is the first stage and the most lenghty part of this process. After that in second stage bamboo has been harvested manually by labourer, then in third steps it cut into strips by a strange cutting machine. In the fourth stage, the strips were crushed to make liquid pulp, in the next stage, long fibers get separated from liquid by a filter.
In the following stage, in the sixth stage, adding water and amine oxide make fibers more soften, after that the soften fibers have been spin to makee yarm in the seventh stage. In the eight satge, weave the yarn to make fabric. Finally in the last satge, the manufactured cloths are ready to sale to customers.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
The student successfully covers all nine stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, presenting a clear overview that mentions the total number of stages. Key steps such as harvesting in autumn, crushing into pulp, filtering, adding chemicals, spinning, and weaving are all correctly identified and reported in the proper sequence. However, there are minor lapses in selecting and reporting supporting details fully, and the overview could be more sophisticated. While the prompt is adequately addressed, the overall development of the response corresponds to Band 6.0 descriptors due to minor omissions in highlighting comparative features or finer details shown in the diagram.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5
The essay is divided into paragraphs, which helps structure the narrative from planting to the final product. Cohesive devices such as 'After that', 'In the fourth stage', and 'Finally' are used to guide the reader through the sequential process. However, some transitions feel mechanical and repetitive. Additionally, paragraphing is somewhat uneven, with the second and third paragraphs grouping too many distinct steps together. Referencing is generally clear, but the logical progression suffers slightly from awkward transitions and phrasing, placing this aspect of the writing solidly at Band 6.0.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The student attempts a range of vocabulary relevant to the process, including words like 'manufacturing', 'harvested', 'manually', 'crushed', and 'filter'. However, there are several noticeable word choice and spelling errors, such as 'lenghty' (lengthy), 'soften' instead of 'softened', 'makee yarm' (yarn), and 'satge' (stage). While the vocabulary is adequate to convey the basic meaning of the process, these repeated inaccuracies and spelling mistakes prevent the response from achieving a higher score, making Band 5.5 an appropriate evaluation.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The text displays a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as 'Start with planting bamboo in spring, which is the first stage...' and 'After that in second stage bamboo has been harvested manually...'. However, grammatical accuracy is inconsistent. There are several tense and voice errors, including 'bamboo has been harvested' (should be past simple), 'it cut into strips' (missing passive auxiliary), 'the strips were crushed' (tense shift), and 'weave the yarn' (imperative instead of gerund or passive). These persistent errors occasionally hinder fluency, though communication is generally maintained, aligning with a Band 5.5 score.
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