Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-15

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 illustration process depicts the process of making clothes using bamboo.

Overall, the whole creation is split into eight steps from planting bamboo tree during Spring then harvesting and making the bamboo strips into pulp for yarn production. Finally, this yarn weaving into outfit pieces.

Foremost, the bamboo is planted during the Spring season. After a certain time when the Spring season passes, during the Autumn season the bamboo is harvested. The bamboos then is cut into stripe to crush and then to use them to make pulp which is essential part of this process.

The crushed stripes are th filtered properly to deduct the longer fibres of these pieces. The further process includes using a substance called amine oxide to soften the filtered product. The delicate fibres are spined into yarn to weave and create the bamboo fabric. The final product is the clothing pieces made from this fabric.

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 clothing product. The overview is clear and identifies the main stages effectively. However, the description of the process is somewhat mechanical and lacks a more sophisticated synthesis of the steps. For instance, the transition between the chemical treatment and the spinning process is a bit abrupt. While all parts of the task are addressed, the development of the information could be more detailed to reach a higher band, particularly in explaining the transformation of the pulp into yarn more precisely.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that follow the chronological order of the diagram. Cohesive devices such as 'Foremost', 'After a certain time', and 'Finally' are used to guide the reader through the stages. However, some transitions feel slightly repetitive or mechanical. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the initial stages from the later processing stages. The progression of ideas is generally clear, though the connection between the filtering of fibres and the chemical treatment could be improved with more varied linking phrases.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, using technical terms like 'pulp', 'yarn', and 'fibres' correctly. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'spined into yarn' (should be 'spun') and 'cut into stripe' (should be 'strips'). The range is somewhat limited, relying on basic verbs like 'making' and 'create'. To improve, the student should aim to use more precise verbs related to manufacturing processes, such as 'extract', 'process', or 'convert', and ensure that word forms are used accurately in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader, such as 'The bamboos then is cut' (subject-verb agreement) and 'This yarn weaving into outfit pieces' (missing auxiliary verb). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are minor issues with article usage and pluralization. While the meaning is never obscured, the frequency of these small errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on consistent subject-verb agreement and correct verb tense usage would significantly improve the overall accuracy.

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