Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-10

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 picture illustrates the procedure of how bamboo fabric is being produced, which is essential to make clothing items. Everything starts from planting bamboo plants during spring; the bamboo plants are then harvested during the autumn season, followed by cutting them into small strips, which helps in later processes. These small strips are being crushed to produce liquid pulp, which is again filtered as a process to separate long fibres from the liquid pulp. The fibres are then softened by the addition of water and amine oxide, which makes it possible to proceed into the next part of the process.

The soft fibres are then spun to make yarn, which helps in weaving. Weaving is a very crucial process in the production of fabric, as improper weaving would compromise the quality of the fabric that is supposed to be produced, affecting fabric quality. Weaving to the formation of fabric, then this fabric is being used to produce various clothing items such as T-shirts, trousers, socks and many other items.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from harvesting to the final product. However, it lacks a clear overview or summary of the process, which is a key requirement for Task 1. The description is largely a chronological list of steps without highlighting the transformation or the cyclical nature of the process. Furthermore, the inclusion of subjective commentary, such as 'Weaving is a very crucial process... as improper weaving would compromise the quality', is unnecessary and distracts from the objective reporting required in an Academic Task 1 response. To improve, focus on summarizing the key stages and avoid adding personal opinions or external knowledge not present in the diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into two paragraphs, which is a logical approach. The progression of ideas follows the sequence of the diagram. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and mechanical, particularly the reliance on 'then' and 'which helps in'. The transition between the two paragraphs is abrupt, and the final sentence is slightly disjointed. To achieve a higher band, use a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect the stages more fluidly, and ensure that the overview is clearly separated from the detailed description of the process steps.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the student to describe the process steps clearly. Terms like 'harvested', 'crushed', 'liquid pulp', and 'amine oxide' are used correctly. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there is some repetition of basic verbs. The phrase 'essential to make clothing items' is a bit informal for an academic report. To improve, incorporate more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes and avoid repetitive phrasing. The student demonstrates enough control to convey the meaning, but lacks the flexibility and sophistication required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'Weaving to the formation of fabric', which is an incomplete and awkward construction. The use of the passive voice is generally appropriate for a process description, but some phrasing is slightly clunky, such as 'which is again filtered as a process to separate'. While the errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the process, they occur frequently enough to limit the score. Increasing the variety of complex structures and ensuring subject-verb agreement would improve the overall accuracy.

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