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 depicts the manufacturing of outfits using bamboo.

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

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

Moreover, the crushed stripes are then filtered properly to deduct the longer particles from these pieces. The only chemical is used in the further process which includes a substance called amine oxide mixed with water to soften the filtered product. The delicate fibres are then spined into yarn to weave and create the desired fabric. The final products are 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 product. The overview is clear, and the main features are identified. However, the description of the process is slightly repetitive in its phrasing, and some steps could be more precisely linked to the visual information. For instance, the transition between 'crushing' and 'pulping' is a bit vague. To reach a higher band, ensure that the relationship between the stages is more explicitly highlighted, perhaps by using more precise terminology for the chemical and mechanical transformations shown in the diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. The progression of ideas follows the chronological order of the process, which is appropriate. Cohesive devices such as 'Foremost', 'Moreover', and 'Finally' are used to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical, and the referencing could be smoother. For example, the phrase 'the only chemical is used' is slightly awkward and disrupts the flow. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'harvested', 'pulp', and 'delicate fibres' used correctly. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'deduct the longer particles' (should be 'remove' or 'filter out') and 'spined into yarn' (should be 'spun'). The use of 'outfits' is slightly informal for a technical process description. To improve, focus on using more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes and ensure that word forms are used correctly in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'the bamboo are planted' (subject-verb agreement), 'this yarn weaving into' (should be 'is woven into'), and 'the only chemical is used' (article usage). These errors do not impede communication but occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing the variety of complex structures and paying closer attention to subject-verb agreement and article usage will help improve the accuracy of your writing.

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