Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-08

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 nine steps through which a bamboo fabric is made.

Overall, we can see that the root of a bamboo fabric is a bamboo plant from which the fabric is made and this all process begins. As we can see in the second step it will grow long then we cut the bamboo into long strips. When the bamboo is cut into strips it will ready for the further procedure. After cutting the bamboo into strips it go through a process in which we have to soften the fibers of the bamboo in order to complete the remaining procedure.

Moreover the bamboo goes through a filtration process in which the long fibers are separated from the liquid. After that as we see in the step 4 all the bamboo strips are crushed to made liquid pulp then we spin them to make a yam. As soon as the yam is ready we weave it to make the fabric. This is where we got the fabric of which we can made different clothes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You identify the process as having nine steps and mention several relevant stages, including cutting, filtering, crushing, spinning and weaving. However, the account only partially covers the sequence and contains important inaccuracies: planting is described as the “root” of the fabric, and the second step is said to involve the bamboo growing long, whereas it is harvested in autumn. The order is also confused: crushing comes before filtering and softening, but your description places softening before filtration and later returns to crushing. The overview does not clearly summarise the full progression from planting to finished clothing. To strengthen the response, report the stages in order and include the addition of water and amine oxide when the fibres are softened.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a basic overall structure, beginning with an introduction and then describing stages using links such as “Overall,” “Moreover,” and “After that.” These help signal that the process continues. However, the progression is difficult to follow because the stages are not presented in diagram order: filtration and softening are discussed before the account returns to crushing, and “After cutting” does not lead clearly into the next stage. Some references, such as “this” in “this all process,” are unclear, while repeated references to “the bamboo” make the account feel repetitive. Organise the body as a continuous sequence from planting through to clothing, using clear stage-to-stage links and a separate, concise overview.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use some relevant process vocabulary, including “strips,” “filtration,” “fibers,” “liquid pulp,” “spin,” and “weave,” so the reader can recognise several manufacturing stages. However, the range is limited and some word choices or collocations are inaccurate, which occasionally obscures the intended meaning. For example, “the root of a bamboo fabric” does not clearly express the source of the material, and “yam” is used where “yarn” is intended. “Made liquid pulp” is also an awkward description of crushing. Aim for precise process terms and natural combinations, such as “the strips are crushed to form pulp” and “the fibres are spun into yarn.” Check spelling carefully, especially for key technical words.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt a mixture of simple and longer sentences, including clauses beginning “in which” and “in order to,” but complex constructions are often faulty and errors occur frequently. Examples include “this all process begins,” “it will ready,” and “it go through,” where word order, missing verbs or subject–verb agreement affect accuracy. Tense and sentence structure are also inconsistent in “it will grow long then we cut,” and “we can made different clothes.” Articles and number are not consistently controlled, as in “a bamboo fabric.” These errors sometimes make the sequence harder to understand. Practise accurate present-simple passive forms for process descriptions, such as “the strips are crushed,” and check each sentence for a complete verb and agreement.

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