Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-02

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 given image depicts fabric and clothes is manufactured from bamboo.

First of all, people planting bamboo in spring season. It is consist grow on spring. while the autumn season arrives a person harvests the crop. next they cutting via on grinding machine. they crush strips and to make liquid pulp. Moreover they filter in separate long fibers from liquid, and which is go out in new soften fibers on fibers and liquid. a person who add something water and amine oxide.

Further more they make in spin like make yam. The process is continues , and they make in fabric. finally last they from among them clothes, shocks, and make on daily routine clothes, which is extremely significant themselves.

Overall, people made in clothes and socks on bamboo. a process continues during 3 to 4 months. a person cutting bamboo after make some liquid and make fiber and spin and last ready to fabric.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview of the process as a whole. While the key stages are identified, the explanation of the chemical and mechanical processes (such as the use of amine oxide) is simplified to the point of being slightly unclear. To improve, ensure you provide a more cohesive summary of the entire cycle in the introduction or conclusion, and focus on describing the transformation of the material more precisely rather than just listing the steps.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'First of all', 'next', and 'Further more'. Some sentences are disjointed, and the logical flow between steps is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing, such as 'which is go out in new soften fibers'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult to track the subject of the sentences. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each sentence connects logically to the previous one.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying on basic verbs like 'make', 'add', and 'cutting'. There are several instances of incorrect word choice or awkward collocations, such as 'It is consist grow on spring' and 'make yam' (likely intended as 'yarn'). The phrasing 'daily routine clothes' is also unnatural in this context. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'harvesting', 'crushing', 'processing', 'spinning', and 'weaving', rather than relying on general-purpose verbs.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the reader's understanding. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement ('people planting bamboo', 'It is consist grow'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack proper tense consistency. For example, 'they from among them clothes' is syntactically incorrect. While the meaning is generally retrievable, the high frequency of errors in basic sentence construction prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on basic sentence patterns and ensuring subject-verb agreement will significantly improve the clarity of your writing.

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