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 diagram shows how fabric is produced from bamboo. The procedure includes 9 main steps which starts with the plantation of bamboo plant and ends on manufacturing of clothes. The bamboo is harvested and cut into strips. After the crushing and filtration of strips, the fabric is produced. Firstly, the bamboo plants are taken off from the field and cuts into the strips by using a machine. They are then crush to make liquid pulp. Now the filter is used to separate the long fibres from the liquid pulp.

Later on, they are added with water and some amine oxide to soften the fibres. Moreover, they should be spin to make yam. At last, to make fabric they are to weave and finally the fabric is produced.

. Now, we get many long fibres. To separate the long fibres from the liquid of water and amine oxide, we used filter. Moreover, they are crushed to make liquid pulp.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, but the presentation is fragmented and repetitive. While you identify the key steps, the description lacks a clear, logical flow. Some information is repeated, such as the mention of crushing and filtration, which disrupts the summary. To improve, ensure that each step is described once in the correct chronological order without backtracking. The overview is present but could be more effectively integrated into the introduction to provide a clearer summary of the entire process from raw material to finished product.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response suffers from significant issues with logical progression and paragraphing. The text is broken into disjointed segments, and the final paragraph repeats information already mentioned, which creates confusion. While some cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'Later on', and 'Moreover' are used, their effectiveness is undermined by the lack of a coherent structure. The paragraphing is inconsistent, with several short, isolated sentences that do not contribute to a smooth flow of ideas. Improving the logical sequencing of steps and ensuring that each paragraph serves a distinct purpose would greatly enhance the readability of your report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it is somewhat repetitive and lacks precision. You use basic verbs like 'taken off', 'cuts', and 'crush' repeatedly. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'added with water' instead of 'mixed with water'. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more specific process-related vocabulary, such as 'processed', 'extracted', 'converted', or 'transformed'. Additionally, ensure that technical terms are used accurately to describe the chemical and mechanical stages of the manufacturing process.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with verb forms and sentence structure. For example, 'starts with the plantation' should be 'starts with the planting', and 'they should be spin' should be 'they are spun'. You also have issues with subject-verb agreement and passive voice construction, such as 'they are to weave' instead of 'they are woven'. While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors in basic grammar and tense usage limit the score. Focusing on consistent use of the passive voice for process descriptions would improve both accuracy and style.

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