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 given chart illustrates the process of manufacturing the fabric from bamboo. It is evident that it has nine stages of producing the end product.

Overall, it is apparent the process is begun with raw bamboo and by chemical process the article is made.

To begin with, bamboos are planted during the spring season and harvested by human labour in Autumn. Afterwards, the bamboos are cut into short fine strips, then these strips are crushed to make liquid pulp to make it easier for next stage. While this liquid still has many impurities like long fibres and leaves, it all separated in the filtering stage.

To enable further processing, the liquid is mixed with water and the chemical called as amine oxide to soften the fibres for making yarn by spinning the fibre onto the spinning wheel. Furthermore, the yarn is weaved to make fabric. Finally, the new items like t-shirts, socks are ready to sell in market. It is noticeable that every step is important and essential to make go cloth.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. The overview is clear, identifying the nature of the process as a nine-stage sequence. However, the description of the chemical process is slightly vague, and the comparison between stages could be more explicit. While the main features are reported, the response would benefit from more precise terminology regarding the transformation of the bamboo strips into pulp and the specific chemical reaction involved. Overall, the task is addressed adequately, providing a logical summary of the provided diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a concluding summary. Cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Afterwards', 'Furthermore', and 'Finally' are used effectively to guide the reader through the chronological stages of the process. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the initial stages from the later chemical and manufacturing phases. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions between sentences feel slightly mechanical. The referencing is clear, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'manufacturing', 'impurities', 'spinning', and 'weaved' used correctly. However, there are some instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'article is made' and 'make go cloth', which sound unnatural. The student attempts to use specific terminology related to the process, but the range is somewhat limited. To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate more precise technical vocabulary and improve collocations to ensure a more sophisticated and natural tone throughout the report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'the process is begun' (passive voice misuse), 'chemical called as amine oxide' (incorrect preposition), and 'it all separated' (missing auxiliary verb). While these errors are noticeable, they do not significantly impede communication. Punctuation is generally accurate, but the control over complex structures is inconsistent. Increasing the variety of sentence types and ensuring subject-verb agreement will help improve the overall grammatical accuracy and range.

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