Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-27

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 visual represents shows that how fabric is manufactured from the bamboo trees.

Overall, there are main nine steps to produced the fabric. It is start form the plant of bamboo and finally the fabric product is making in the companies.

Firstly, the farmer are grown the bamboo plant in their field during the spring season and after some time in the autumn season the plants of bamboo are harvest or cut down by the farmer form the field. Apart from this, bamboo are cut into the strips for the future process. Additionally, the crush strips and make into the liquid pulp form the large bamboo plants in the machine.

Besides this, the pulp of the bamboo was filter and separate long fibers from the liquid. However, the filter are soften fibers by adding water and amine oxide to the liquid. Apart form this, after some time it can make a spin form the yam of the bamboo and the spin were weave to make fabric. Subsequently, this fabric was send to the factory for making the various product of the fibers such as clothing and shocks.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. However, the overview is slightly inaccurate, as the diagram shows more than nine steps, and the description of the process is somewhat superficial. While the key stages are identified, the response lacks a clear, analytical summary of the transformation process. The information is presented in a chronological list format, which meets the basic requirements but lacks the depth of comparison or synthesis expected for a higher band. The description of the final stage is also slightly vague, referring to 'various products' without clearly linking back to the specific manufacturing flow shown in the diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the chronological flow of the process. Cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Additionally', 'Besides this', and 'Subsequently' are used to link ideas. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical and occasionally inaccurate, such as 'Apart from this' used twice in close proximity. The progression of ideas is generally logical, but the referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly in the transition between the filtering and spinning stages. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs could be more cohesive to better reflect the stages of the process.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to describe the process steps (e.g., 'cultivated', 'harvest', 'strips', 'liquid pulp'). However, there are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'the visual represents shows that', 'making in the companies', and 'make a spin form the yam'. These errors occasionally hinder the flow of the text. The range of vocabulary is limited to basic terms related to the diagram, and there is little attempt to use more sophisticated or precise terminology to describe the chemical or mechanical processes involved.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('the farmer are grown', 'bamboo are cut'), incorrect verb forms ('is start form', 'the fabric was send'), and misuse of articles. These errors are persistent and sometimes make the meaning difficult to follow. While the writer attempts to use passive voice, which is appropriate for a process description, the execution is often flawed. The frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band, as they are noticeable and impact the overall clarity of the writing.

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