Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The illustrated process describes the manufacturing of cloth from the bamboo and shows how different steps are taken in different parts of the year.

Overall, the process of making fabric starts in the season of spring and ends in autumn and then taken into different steps from cutting the strips of plant to weave the thread to make final product of cloth.

Starting with the process, firstly bamboo is planted in the season of spring and then harvested in the season of Autumn. After that, bamboo is cutted into strips . In order to soften the fibre, water and amine oxide are added to it and then filtered to seperate the long fibres from the liquid.

After the filteration process, strips are crushed in order to make the liquid pulp. Thereafter, thread is spinned to make the yarn and after the yarn is ready, this is weaved to make the fabric. At the last, fabric is used to make different type of clothes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. However, the description of the process is somewhat superficial. For example, the explanation of the chemical process (adding amine oxide and filtering) is slightly inaccurate in its sequence compared to the diagram, and the distinction between the physical and chemical stages could be more clearly articulated. While the main features are identified, the response lacks a more analytical approach to the 'comparison' aspect, such as noting the transition from raw material to chemical processing. It meets the basic requirements but lacks the depth of detail needed for a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is organized logically, following the chronological order of the process. Paragraphing is used to separate the introduction/overview from the body of the process. Cohesive devices such as 'Starting with', 'After that', 'Thereafter', and 'At the last' are used to guide the reader through the steps. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical, and the connection between the overview and the body could be smoother. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between the chemical processing steps could be improved to better reflect the complexity of the diagram.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, using process-specific terms like 'harvested', 'strips', 'liquid pulp', and 'yarn'. However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, such as 'cutted' (an incorrect verb form) and 'seperate' (spelling error). The range is somewhat limited, relying on basic verbs like 'make' and 'use'. To achieve a higher band, the student should incorporate more precise technical vocabulary related to industrial manufacturing processes and avoid repetitive sentence structures.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that detract from the quality, such as 'bamboo is cutted' (should be 'cut'), 'thread is spinned' (should be 'spun'), and 'different type of clothes' (should be 'types of clothing'). While these errors do not impede overall communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. The control over verb tenses is generally consistent, but the lack of precision in passive voice constructions limits the grammatical range.

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