Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-31

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 procedure diagram represents in what ways the fabric is made from bamboo plant

overall, the nine-step linear process begins from bamboo plant which are sown in spring. and ends with a fabric clothing material for public.

The manufacturing phase of fabric starts from a bamboo plant in spring. before cutting the strips of bamboo it is harvested in autumn season. followed by, it is crushed into strips to form a pure liquid pulp.in the next step these liquid pulp is pass through a filter which are individually separate the long fibres for further process.

Next, before the spinning the fibres are added with distilled liquid and amino oxide to form it soften. the soft fibres are move towards the spinning process to make a good quality yam. furthermore the weave process commence to create a strong and stretchable fabric.

finally, these fabric are ready for the market purposes and public to wear

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from harvesting to the final fabric. However, the overview is somewhat weak and lacks a clear summary of the key features or the overall nature of the process. While the steps are identified, the description is quite basic and misses opportunities to highlight the transformation from raw material to finished product more effectively. The response is a bit repetitive in its structure, and some details, such as the specific chemical additives, are mentioned but not fully integrated into a cohesive summary of the manufacturing cycle.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, 'followed by, it is crushed' and 'in the next step these liquid pulp is pass' show awkward transitions. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as 'these fabric' (plural demonstrative with singular noun). While there is a logical progression from start to finish, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the occasional misuse of punctuation (e.g., starting sentences with lowercase letters after periods) hinder the flow of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but remains quite limited and repetitive. Words like 'process', 'liquid', and 'fabric' are used frequently. There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'yam' instead of 'yarn' and 'public to wear' which is not standard academic phrasing. The student attempts to use technical terms like 'distilled liquid' and 'amino oxide', but the overall range is narrow. To reach a higher band, the student needs to incorporate more precise verbs and nouns related to industrial processes, such as 'extraction', 'conversion', or 'textile production'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentences, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('these liquid pulp is pass'), incorrect verb forms ('are move'), and missing articles or incorrect pluralization ('bamboo plant which are sown'). Punctuation is also problematic, with several instances of sentences starting with lowercase letters or ending abruptly. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic sentence structure prevents the writing from reaching a higher band score.

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