Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-01

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 6.5)

The diagrammatic linear process illustrates the process of manufacturing of fabric from bamboo.

The process begins with the planting of bamboo in the spring season. It takes around 5-6 months to fully grow. Once the crop is ready, it has been harvested by manually in autumn. Following this, harvested crop is cutting into strips by the roller. At the next step, the crush strips undergoes further processing to make liquid pulp.

During this stage, impurities of long fibres are removed from the liquid to separated method. After being filtered, a water and amine oxide is added to soften the fibres. Subsequently, fibres are used to make yam called spin. The final product is ready before being the weaver to make fabric. Finally, the finished product such as t-shirts and socks are ready for distribution.

Overall, the process consists of several stages, beginning with planting bamboo and ending with distribution of goods.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. The main features are identified, and the sequence is logical. However, the summary lacks a clear overview of the process's nature (e.g., it is a multi-stage industrial process). While the key steps are mentioned, the description of the 'liquid pulp' stage and the chemical addition is slightly vague. To reach a higher band, ensure that the relationship between the stages is more explicitly linked to the visual data provided, rather than just listing the steps sequentially.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, and the progression of the process is clear. Cohesive devices such as 'Following this', 'At the next step', and 'Subsequently' are used to guide the reader through the stages. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and there are minor issues with referencing, such as 'to separated method', which disrupts the flow. Paragraphing is present but could be more balanced to separate the initial growth stages from the industrial processing stages more effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'manufacturing', 'harvested', and 'impurities' used correctly. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and form, such as 'crush strips' (should be 'crushed strips') and 'yam' (likely a typo for 'yarn'). The phrase 'to separated method' is also grammatically and lexically awkward. To improve, focus on using more precise technical terminology related to manufacturing processes and ensure word forms are used correctly in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentences. There are several grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity, such as 'it has been harvested by manually' (passive voice error and adverb usage) and 'before being the weaver' (incorrect prepositional phrase). Subject-verb agreement and tense consistency are inconsistent, particularly when shifting between the description of the process and the timeline. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band score.

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