Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-28

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 7.0)

The process cycle describes the steps by which fabric is prepared from bamboo.

Overall the cycle shows the season of plantation and harvest of baboo trees. It also describes the steps through which the bamboo passes before a fabric is prepared.

The bamboo plants are cultivated by the farmers in spring seasons. During atumn the bamboo plants are harvested, and after that they are cut into smalls pieces. The strips are then passed through heavy machines and changed into liquid pulp. The liquid pulp is filtered due to which the liquid and fibers in the pulp are separated.

In the next step the fibers are softened by adding a specified amount of amine oxide and water. The soft fibers are spinned to to make yam followed by the next stage of weaving. The fibers are woven to prepare fabrics. After the fibers are prepared, they are molded into different types of clothes. These fabrics are used for the manufacturing of shirts as well as socks.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response covers all stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. The overview is clear, and the main features are identified. However, the response lacks a more analytical approach to the process; for instance, it describes the steps sequentially but misses opportunities to group stages (e.g., the chemical processing phase versus the mechanical phase). While the task is addressed, the description is somewhat basic and could benefit from more precise terminology regarding the transformation of the raw material into the final textile product to reach a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, following the chronological order of the diagram. Paragraphing is used, though the second paragraph is quite long and could have been split to improve readability. Cohesive devices such as 'In the next step', 'after that', and 'followed by' are used to guide the reader through the process. However, the flow is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions feel repetitive. The use of referencing (e.g., 'These fabrics') is generally clear, but the overall structure would benefit from more varied linking phrases to enhance the logical progression.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the student to describe the process clearly. There are some attempts at topic-specific vocabulary, such as 'cultivated', 'harvested', and 'amine oxide'. However, there are minor errors in word choice and form, such as 'smalls pieces' (should be 'small pieces') and 'spinned' (should be 'spun'). The range is sufficient to convey the meaning, but it lacks the sophistication and precision required for a higher band score. Improving the variety of verbs and nouns related to industrial manufacturing would strengthen this area.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'During atumn' (spelling and preposition usage), 'spinned to to make yam' (repetition and incorrect verb form), and 'liquid and fibers in the pulp are separated' (which is slightly awkward). Punctuation is generally functional, but the sentence structure could be more varied to demonstrate better control. The errors present do not impede communication, but they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score.

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