Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-07

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)

Bamboo plants have several uses, one of them being fabrics. Types of fabric are carefully studied in the 21st century so as to produce the perfect and most comfortable piece of clothing since the clothing industry is shaped by the demand of specific fabrics. Bamboo plants are planted in the farms during the spring seasons as they grow rapidly under certain atmospheric conditions. Bamboo plants are later harvested during the autumn season by farmers. This process is therefore followed by chopping the bamboo strips into long lengths. These long length help farmers to easily handle the plants. The strips are later crushed in order to generate liquid pulp which is then filtered to distinguish long fibers from the liquid. The fibres follow the process of being softened by the help of water and amine oxide so they can be moulded into any shape. It is later spinned to produce yarn and hence weaved to make a fabric

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from harvesting to weaving. However, the introduction is problematic as it includes irrelevant background information about the clothing industry and the 21st century, which is not part of the provided diagram. The task requires a summary of the process, not a general essay on the clothing industry. While the key steps are identified, the lack of a clear overview or summary of the process as a whole limits the score. The description is purely sequential without highlighting the main features or making comparisons as requested in the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is written as a single paragraph, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of the process. While there is a logical sequence, the lack of paragraphing is a significant weakness. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'later', 'therefore', and 'hence', but they are somewhat mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, but the overall structure lacks the sophisticated organization expected at higher bands. To improve, the student should group the stages into logical paragraphs, such as the preparation phase and the chemical/mechanical processing phase.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with terms like 'atmospheric conditions', 'liquid pulp', and 'amine oxide' showing a reasonable range. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'spinned' is incorrect; the past participle of 'spin' is 'spun'. Additionally, the phrase 'distinguish long fibers' is slightly unnatural in this context; 'separate' would be more precise. The range is sufficient to convey the process, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'These long length help' (should be 'lengths'), 'It is later spinned' (should be 'spun'), and 'weaved' (the past participle of 'weave' is 'woven'). There are also some issues with article usage and subject-verb agreement. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. The student should focus on verb forms and pluralization to improve accuracy.

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