Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-11-10

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 6.0)

The given process illustrates the conversion of bamboo plants into fabric.The process includes total of 9 stages starting from the planting and harvesting of the plant following to the process of conversion of plant into fibre and the ending stage of the process includes to convert the fibre into fabric.

Planting of the plant takes place in spring while its harvesting is done in autumn.The harvested plants then goes through the cutting process where these plants are cut into strips.

The strips are then crushed in order to make the liquid pulp that goes through the filtration process in which long fibres are separated from it.The filtered fibre then gets softened by the addition water and amine oxide.

The softened fibre then is spun in the shape of ball to make the yarn.The spun yarn is then weaved to make the fabric.Woven fabric is then used to make the products like T-shirts and socks as given in the process.This is the whole process through which the clothing products are made from the bamboo plants.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages in the correct order, from planting and seasonal harvesting through processing the fibres, spinning yarn, weaving fabric, and producing clothing. It also includes useful process details, such as adding water and amine oxide and separating long fibres during filtration. The opening gives a general account of the process, but it could present the key overview more clearly by highlighting the transition from agricultural preparation to mechanical and chemical processing, then textile production. Some descriptions are less precise: the diagram shows yarn as a ball, but does not state that the fibre is spun “in the shape of ball”; it shows the finished clothing items without explicitly describing them as products made from the woven fabric. A more concise, clearly stated overview would strengthen the report.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The information is arranged in a clear sequence, and the paragraph breaks broadly group the stages: growing and cutting, fibre processing, and textile production. Linking expressions such as “then,” “while,” and “in order to” help the reader follow the process. This meets the lower-band expectation of an overall coherent arrangement and shows some of the stronger progression associated with the next level. However, “then” is repeated frequently, making the links somewhat mechanical, and the opening sentence runs directly into the next one without a space after “fabric.” The overview also repeats information that is described again in the body. Use a distinct overview followed by grouped stage descriptions, and vary transitions with phrases such as “after this” or “once the fibres have been softened.”

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

The response uses an adequate range of process vocabulary, including “harvesting,” “strips,” “liquid pulp,” “filtration,” “fibres,” “yarn,” and “woven.” These terms make the stages understandable and show some ability to use topic-specific language. There are also a few imprecise or unnatural choices: “conversion of plant into fibre” is vague, “gets softened” is informal, and “weaved” is not the appropriate form in this context. “The ending stage of the process includes to convert” is also an awkward expression. Aim for more precise process collocations, such as “the final stage produces clothing” and “the fibres are softened,” while retaining the clear technical vocabulary already used.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

The report includes both simple sentences and longer clauses, for example, “The strips are then crushed in order to make the liquid pulp that goes through the filtration process.” The sequence is generally understandable, but some grammatical errors remain. Examples include the missing article in “includes total of 9 stages,” the agreement error in “plants then goes,” and the missing preposition in “by the addition water.” The phrase “the ending stage … includes to convert” also has an incorrect verb pattern. Several sentences are joined without a space after the full stop, which affects punctuation presentation. Review articles, subject–verb agreement, and verb patterns, and use passive constructions consistently to describe the stages.

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