Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-10-11

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

How sugar is produced from sugar cane

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The given process chart gives information that how sugar is produced from sugar cane.It has a seven crucial stages which are interlinked to each other.

In the first stage, sugar canes are growing for 12-18 months of period. After that, they are harvested either manually or by machines. Moving to third step, Crushing the sugar canes with crusher to extract juice.

In the following stage, purification of juice using limestone filter. Then, the purified juice is evaporated to make a thick syrup on heat. Another important step is centrifuge, which separates sugar crystals from syrup.

Finally, in the last stage, the sugar crystals are dried and cooled, then they are ready for pick up and distribution.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You identify the main sequence and include several accurate details, such as the 12–18-month growing period, the two harvesting methods, limestone purification, evaporation, and centrifuging. However, the response is only 116 words, below the required 150, and this limits how fully you can report the process. The overview is brief and does not clearly summarise the transformation from cane to finished sugar or the process’s overall structure. Some stages are also under-described: for example, crushing is mentioned, but the juice flowing out is not explained, and the final product is not clearly linked to the separation of crystals from syrup. Add a fuller overview and more precise detail at each stage.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The stages are presented in a logical order, and sequencing phrases such as “In the first stage,” “After that,” “In the following stage,” and “Finally” make the progression easy to follow. The paragraphing also separates the introduction from the process description. This gives the response a coherent overall arrangement. To make the flow more flexible and complete, develop the links between stages rather than relying mainly on time markers. For instance, explain that the juice produced by crushing is then purified, and that the centrifuge separates crystals before drying and cooling. A clearer overview paragraph would also help the reader understand the whole process before the stage-by-stage account.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

You use an adequate range of process vocabulary, including “harvested,” “extract juice,” “limestone filter,” “evaporated,” and “centrifuge,” and the meaning is generally clear. Some choices are less natural or precise for this task: “process chart” is better described as a process diagram, “crucial stages” is an unnecessary evaluation, and “ready for pick up and distribution” adds a final step not shown in the diagram. “Thick syrup” communicates the result of evaporation, though “syrup” alone is sufficient. To strengthen this criterion, use precise process terms consistently and avoid adding unsupported details. You could also vary verbs such as “passes through,” “is heated,” and “is separated” to describe the stages accurately.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

The response uses mostly simple sentences and some passive constructions, which suit a process description, but the range is limited and several sentences are incomplete or contain errors. For example, “It has a seven crucial stages” has an incorrect article and agreement pattern; “Moving to third step, Crushing…” is a fragment; and “In the following stage, purification of juice…” also lacks a finite verb. The opening clause, “gives information that how sugar is produced,” is not formed correctly. Use complete passive sentences, such as “The juice is purified using a limestone filter,” and check articles, verb forms, and sentence boundaries. More accurate complex sentences would allow you to connect stages without sacrificing clarity.

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