Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-04

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 diagram illustrates how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.

Overall, it is a linear process involving nine steps with no repetition of stage. The process begins with the plantation of bamboo plants and ends with the production of fabric. Throughout the process, the raw materials are transformed into the final product.

Initially, the bamboo plants are planted during the spring season. In the autumn, the mature bamboo plants are harvested. Then, they are cut into strips before being moved to the next step.

In the penultimate stage, the strips are crushed to make a liquid pulp which will later be filtered to separate the long fibers from the liquid . In the sequential stage, they are softened through addition of water and amine oxide. After that, the softened fibers are spun to make a yam which are then weaved to make the fabric that is ready to be distributed to the consumers.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from plantation to the final fabric. You have successfully identified the main features and provided a clear overview. The information is logically sequenced, and the transition from raw material to finished product is well-described. However, to reach a higher band, you could improve the 'comparison' aspect by highlighting the distinct phases (e.g., the biological growth phase versus the industrial processing phase). The summary is accurate and addresses the prompt effectively, providing a clear, concise report of the provided diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is well-organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'In the autumn', 'Then', and 'After that' to guide the reader through the process. The progression of ideas is logical and easy to follow. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the detailed process description. The referencing is generally clear, though some minor improvements in the flow between the penultimate and final stages could make the text feel more cohesive and less like a list of steps.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'plantation', 'harvested', 'liquid pulp', and 'amine oxide' correctly. There are a few minor errors, such as 'yam' instead of 'yarn' and 'weaved' instead of 'woven'. While these do not impede communication, they prevent the response from reaching a higher band. To improve, try to incorporate more precise verbs and nouns related to industrial processes, such as 'extraction', 'transformation', or 'subsequent'. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly throughout the report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical slips, such as 'no repetition of stage' (should be 'stages') and 'a yam which are then weaved' (subject-verb agreement error: 'yarn' is singular, so 'is' should be used). Despite these occasional errors, the meaning remains clear, and the punctuation is generally accurate. To achieve a higher score, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and using more varied complex structures, such as passive voice constructions, which are particularly suitable for describing manufacturing processes.

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