Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-14

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 elucidates the process of converting bamboo fibres into fine fabric.

Overall there are 9 prominent manufacturing steps.

Initaitng with the first step which is planting bamboo shoots during its peak season which is spring. Afterwards it get harvested handedly via farmers in its harvesting season (Autumn).

Further, the bulk is sent for cutting process in which long stems got chopped into thin strips that eventualy got crushed under thresher to extract liquid formed pulp from the strips than long fibres got separated out from the bamboo puree via filterate machine. On the sixth part galoons of water is added to the fibres and amine oxide mixed in it to soften up the rigid threads. The soft strends get spin into spinner to produce a ball of yarn from it . A metre long fabric is woven from two balls of yarn. further, which is sent to the commertial industries to make clothes from it .

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 commercial product. The overview is clear, identifying the nine steps involved. However, the description of the process is somewhat mechanical and lacks a cohesive flow between the stages. While the main features are highlighted, the response would benefit from more precise terminology regarding the chemical and mechanical processes shown in the diagram. The summary is accurate, but the lack of a more sophisticated synthesis of the information prevents it from reaching a higher band. Overall, it addresses the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized logically, following the chronological order of the diagram. Paragraphing is present, though the second paragraph is quite dense and could have been broken down to improve readability. Cohesive devices such as 'Afterwards', 'Further', and 'On the sixth part' are used to guide the reader, but some transitions feel slightly repetitive or mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, though the connection between the final steps could be smoother. The overall progression of ideas is coherent, but the use of cohesive devices lacks the flexibility required for a higher band.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the student to describe the process clearly. There are some spelling errors, such as 'Initaitng', 'eventualy', 'filterate', 'galoons', 'strends', and 'commertial', which are noticeable. While the student attempts to use process-specific vocabulary like 'spinner' and 'amine oxide', the range is somewhat limited. The word choice is generally functional, but the frequent spelling mistakes and the lack of more precise, academic collocations (e.g., 'crushed under thresher' is a bit awkward) limit the score in this criterion.

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 get harvested' (subject-verb agreement), 'than long fibres' (incorrect conjunction), and 'the soft strends get spin' (passive voice error). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some missing spaces after commas and periods. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors, particularly in verb forms and sentence construction, indicates a lack of control over more complex structures. The errors do not completely impede communication, but they are frequent enough to be distracting.

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