Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-13
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 diagram depicts the step by step process of how bamboo fabric is made from bamboo.
Overall, The process contains 9 steps to make fabric from bamboo. It starts with planting bamboo plants and ends with making clothes of it.
In the initial stage, bamboos are planted in Spring season. When bamboos are mature enough they are harvested in Autumn season. After harvesting bamboos are cut into strips by using machine. Afterward those crushed strips are used to make to make liquid pulp. Filtering is used to separate long fibers from liquid. To make fiber soft water and amine oxide are added. In the next step it ready to make yarn.
In the seventh step, it is ready to make a yarn, which needs spining. After that, those yarn are weaved to make fabric after, when it is weaved and turned into fabric it ready to make clothes of it.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
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 identifies the total number of steps and the start and end points, which is a good practice. However, the description of the process is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear synthesis of the stages. While the main features are reported, the response could be improved by grouping the stages more logically (e.g., cultivation, processing, and manufacturing) rather than listing them step-by-step. The information is accurate, but the development of the description is basic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of the process. Cohesive devices such as 'In the initial stage', 'Afterward', and 'In the next step' are used to link ideas. However, some transitions are repetitive or slightly awkward, such as 'after, when it is weaved and turned into fabric it ready to make clothes of it'. The logical flow is generally clear, but the paragraphing could be more balanced, as the second paragraph is quite short compared to the third.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to describe the process clearly. Words like 'harvested', 'mature', 'liquid pulp', and 'amine oxide' are used correctly. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there is some repetition of basic verbs like 'make' and 'ready'. There are also minor errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'making clothes of it' instead of 'making clothes from it' or 'into clothing'. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'it ready to make yarn' (missing verb 'is'), 'those yarn are weaved' (subject-verb agreement error, as 'yarn' is uncountable), and 'spining' (spelling error). Punctuation is generally functional, but the sentence structure is occasionally clunky. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. More attention to subject-verb agreement and article usage would improve the accuracy.
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