Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 given process diagram shows the 9 step manufacturing process of bamboo into fabric. The process is long and complex.

Overall, it all begins by plantation of bamboo plants in the spring season and after eight steps it is processed and turned into wearable apparels. The process requires labour work as well as machine work with precision.

The planted bamboo, when its completely ready is harvested in Autumn and then cut into strips which in the next step is crushed until it turns into liquid pulp. Step 5 is filteration process, here the fibres gets seprated from the liquid and in the next step water and amine oxide is added to make the fibres softer. The obtained fibres is rolled into fine yarn, now comes the important step that is weaving to make fabric which is then stiched to make clothes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You cover the main sequence from planting in spring through harvesting, processing the fibres, spinning yarn and weaving fabric. The overview also identifies the start and end products, and most details match the diagram. However, the final stage is described inaccurately: the diagram shows clothing items after weaving, but does not show a separate stitching stage. The claim that the process requires “labour work as well as machine work with precision” is not clearly supported by the visual. Some stages are reported briefly, and the response is below the required 150 words, so the account is not fully developed. Include the clothing stage as the final step and expand the overview with the process’s main phases.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a clear overall arrangement: an introduction, an overview, and a chronological description of the stages. Sequencing phrases such as “Overall,” “then,” and “in the next step” help the reader follow the process. The main progression is easy to understand, although the final description becomes a long sentence joined by commas, making the relationship between spinning, weaving and the finished clothes less clear. “Now comes the important step” is also a slightly conversational transition for this report. Use separate sentences for the later stages and consistent sequencing language to make the progression smoother and the connections more precise.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant process vocabulary, including “harvested,” “strips,” “liquid pulp,” “fibres,” “yarn” and “weaving,” which allows you to describe most stages clearly. There is some variety in how you refer to the material and its transformation. However, several word choices or forms are inaccurate or unnatural, such as “plantation of bamboo plants,” “wearable apparels,” “filteration,” and “stiched.” “Labour work” is also an awkward collocation, and “important step” is vague. These errors are noticeable, though the intended meaning is generally recoverable. Aim for accurate process terms and check spelling and word forms before submitting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of sentence forms, including a relative clause in “which in the next step is crushed” and a time clause beginning “when it’s completely ready.” The sequence remains understandable, but some grammatical errors recur. For example, “its completely ready” needs a possessive form and a clearer subject, while “the fibres gets separated” and “the obtained fibres is” have subject–verb agreement errors. The sentence beginning “Step 5 is…” runs into several clauses joined mainly by commas, and “now comes the important step” shifts into a less suitable construction. Use shorter, controlled sentences and check agreement, articles and punctuation when describing each stage.

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