Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-11

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 6.5)

The diagram illustrates the series of steps for manufacturing fabric and garments from the bamboo plant.

Overall, the process comprises of nine linear stages, beginning with growing a plant in the fields and ending with producing ready-to-wear garments. In between these stages, procedures are carried out to cut, crush, filter and transform the bamboo into clothes.

Firstly, bamboo is cultivated in the spring season, which is best suited for its growth. When the plant is fully grown, it is harvested, mostly in autumn and transported to a textile industry where it undergoes several transformations. At first, a sharp-pointed disc is used to cut the wood into strips, followed by crushing those fine strip into a liquid pulp. in the next stage, the nector is filtered to isolate the solid fibres from the liquid portion. Subsequently, the filtered fibres are mixed with water and a chemical amine oxide to give it a soft texture. Afterwards, it is spun into a ball. In the final stage, yarn is woven by a machine or a person before its complete transformation into the clothes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response successfully identifies the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process. You have provided a clear overview and followed the linear progression of the diagram. However, to reach a higher band, you should ensure all key features are described with equal detail. For instance, the chemical processing stage is mentioned, but the specific role of the 'amine oxide' and the subsequent 'spinning' could be linked more clearly to the transformation of the pulp. The summary is accurate, but adding a slightly more analytical comparison between the mechanical and chemical stages would strengthen the response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You have used a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'In the next stage', 'Subsequently', and 'Afterwards' to guide the reader through the process. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow. To improve, ensure that the transition between the mechanical steps (cutting/crushing) and the chemical steps (filtering/mixing) is more seamless to avoid a slightly mechanical feel in the flow of information.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have used a good range of vocabulary relevant to the process, such as 'cultivated', 'harvested', 'transformations', and 'fibres'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as using 'nector' (likely meant 'mixture' or 'solution') and 'fine strip' (should be plural 'strips'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly, incorporating more precise technical collocations related to industrial manufacturing would elevate the score. The range is adequate for the task, but precision in word choice needs to be more consistent.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are clear and error-free, though there are a few minor slips, such as 'the process comprises of' (should be 'comprises' or 'consists of') and 'crushing those fine strip' (should be 'strips'). Punctuation is generally accurate, though there is a missing capital letter at the start of the sentence 'in the next stage'. The grammatical control is good, and the errors present do not impede communication.

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