Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-06

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)

This diagram demonstrates how to make fabric from bamboo involving nine stages across two seasons of the year.

Aforementioned there are nine stages involved in this process and it occurs over the course of Spring and Autumn.

Initially, the process starts with bamboo being planted and maturing in Spring time before being cultivated later in the year in Autumn.

Harvesting the bamboo is done by manual labour and is the second of the aforementioned nine stages.

After the bamboo is successfully harvested, the fully ripe bamboo is then cut into strips using machines before being crushed, changing form and becoming a liquid pulp.

The next stage (the fifth stage) involves filtering any fibres from this liquid pulp.

Once the fifth stage is complete and fibres have been separated from liquid, softer fibres are created.

This is done by adding water and amine oxide to the filtered product.

The penultimate stage occurs once the fibres are softened and then spun, making yam.

Finally, the yam is used to make fabric, such as clothes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview or summary of the process as a whole. While the stages are identified, the response misses some key details from the diagram, such as the specific chemical inputs (e.g., amine oxide) being introduced at a specific stage, and it fails to synthesize the information effectively. The inclusion of 'nine stages' is mentioned repeatedly, which is unnecessary. To improve, focus on grouping the stages logically (e.g., cultivation, processing, and finishing) rather than listing them sequentially.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into short paragraphs, but the flow is somewhat disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is present, such as 'Initially', 'After', and 'Finally', but these are used in a repetitive, mechanical way. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as 'Aforementioned there are nine stages', which feels unnatural and redundant. The paragraphing is also quite fragmented; the final sentence is isolated, which disrupts the logical progression of the text. Improving the use of linking phrases and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. Terms like 'liquid pulp' and 'manual labour' are used correctly, but there is a reliance on simple phrasing. There is a notable error where 'yarn' is misspelled as 'yam' throughout the text, which is a significant lexical slip. To achieve a higher score, you should incorporate more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'extraction', 'chemical treatment', or 'spinning', and ensure accurate spelling of key terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical inaccuracies. For example, 'Aforementioned there are nine stages' is syntactically incorrect, and 'The penultimate stage occurs once the fibres are softened and then spun, making yam' is slightly awkward. Punctuation is generally functional, but the sentence construction often feels repetitive. To improve, focus on varying sentence beginnings and ensuring subject-verb agreement. While the errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score.

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