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, bamboo is planted during the spring season and harvested by human labour in Autumn. Afterwards, the bamboo is 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 a chemical called amine oxide to soften the fibres for making yarn by spinning the fibre onto the spinning wheel. Furthermore, the yarn is woven 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 good quality 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 inclusion of subjective commentary like 'it is noticeable that every step is important and essential to make good quality cloth' is unnecessary for an Academic Task 1 report, which should remain objective. The main features are highlighted, but the report would benefit from a more precise description of the chemical transformation stage to better reflect the complexity shown in the diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, moving chronologically through the stages of the process. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the introduction, overview, and the detailed process steps. Cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Afterwards', 'Furthermore', and 'Finally' are used to guide the reader through the sequence. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The referencing is clear, and the information is presented in a way that is easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a coherent report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'harvested', 'impurities', 'spinning', and 'woven' used correctly. However, there is some repetition of basic verbs (e.g., 'make' is used multiple times). The phrase 'article is made' is slightly unnatural in this context, and 'human labour' is a bit clunky. To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate more precise technical vocabulary related to industrial processes, such as 'extraction', 'dissolution', or 'extrusion', rather than relying on general-purpose verbs.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'the process is begun' (passive voice error) and 'it all separated' (missing auxiliary verb 'is'). Additionally, 'the article is made' lacks a clear subject reference. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a lack of full control over complex structures. Punctuation is generally accurate, but the sentence structure could be more varied to demonstrate higher proficiency in grammatical range.

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