Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-28

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 step-by-step processes involved in how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.

Overall, according to the diagrams, it is evident that fabric production involves nine key stages and some equipments beginning with planting bamboo plants in the spring season and ending with making different types of clothes.

At the first stage of making fabric, bamboo plants are planted by farmers in spring. Then, in autumn, farmers harvesting those plants. After that, strips is used to cut the bamboo plants. Afterwards, making liquid pulp from crushing strips. Next, separating long fibres from liquid from with the process of filtration. Furthermore, soften fibres with adding water and amine oxide.

In the next step, to produce yam (spin the soften fibres). In the penultimate stage,weave is helped to make rectangular shaped spin fabric. Finally, fabric producing is finished with making different types of clothes, like socks, t- shirt, and so on.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

The student successfully identifies the main stages of the manufacturing process, covering the sequence from planting bamboo in the spring to producing final clothing items such as socks and t-shirts. An overview is provided in the second paragraph, outlining the nine key stages. However, there are noticeable mechanical descriptions that reflect misinterpretations of the source diagram, such as 'strips is used to cut the bamboo plants' instead of cutting the bamboo into strips. While all parts of the visual are addressed, the lack of precision in describing certain steps prevents the response from achieving a higher band. Overall, the task is adequately addressed.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response is arranged into four paragraphs, providing a logical overall structure that follows the progression of the diagram. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'At the first stage', 'Then', 'After that', and 'Finally' are used to sequence the steps. However, paragraphing is somewhat irregular, with the body paragraphs containing choppy, single-sentence lines that feel disjointed. Referencing and referencing links are occasionally faulty, as seen in 'strips is used to cut', which disrupts the flow of information. Cohesion is functional but at times mechanical.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, incorporating process-related terms like 'manufactured', 'harvesting', 'liquid pulp', 'filtration', and 'weave'. However, there are frequent word-choice and collocation errors, such as 'soften fibres with adding water' (instead of by adding), 'produce yam' (yarn), and 'spin fabric'. Attempts at less common vocabulary often result in awkward phrasing. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the general meaning, the persistent lexical inaccuracies place this response firmly in the band 5.0 range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The student attempts a mix of simple and complex structures, but grammatical accuracy is weak throughout. There are numerous basic errors in subject-verb agreement and voice, such as 'farmers harvesting those plants' (missing auxiliary or main verb structure), 'strips is used to cut', and 'weave is helped to make'. Many clauses are incomplete or lack proper finite verbs. While simple sentences are generally understandable, errors in grammar frequently interfere with clarity and impede communication in places.

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