Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-16

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 illustrates how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.

Overall, the procedure of bamboo fabric production consists of 9 steps, which starts from plantation of bamboo plants in spring season and ends with the making of outfits, socks made up of the final product bamboo fabric.

At the initial stage, planting of bamboo plants take place during the spring season. Then in the autumn, the bamboo plants are harvested. when harvesting is over the bamboo plants are collected and cut into strips using necessary cutting machiene. The strips are then collected and crushed in the following step, in order to make liquid pulp. The pulp contains long fibres which needs to be separated from the liquid. At the next stage, the pulp is filtered by using appropriate filtration method and euipment. Then water and amine oxide is added to the filtered juice to soften the the fibres.

After softening of the fibres, the next stage involves yarn making which requires spin.

In the following step weaving is done to make fabric. The final stage involves making of clothing with the bamboo fabric.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all stages of the process, from the initial plantation to the final product. The overview is clear and identifies the total number of steps. However, the report lacks a more analytical approach; it functions more as a list of steps rather than a synthesis of the process. While the main features are identified, the response could be improved by grouping the stages more logically (e.g., raw material preparation, chemical processing, and manufacturing) to better highlight the transformation process. The description is accurate, but it misses opportunities to make meaningful comparisons or highlight key transitions between the mechanical and chemical phases.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, following the chronological order of the diagram. Paragraphing is used to separate the introduction from the body of the process. Cohesive devices such as 'At the initial stage', 'Then', 'In the following step', and 'After' are used to guide the reader through the sequence. However, the flow is somewhat mechanical, and the transition between the chemical processing and the final manufacturing stages could be smoother. The referencing is generally clear, though the repetition of 'the bamboo plants' and 'the pulp' makes the text feel slightly repetitive rather than fluid.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with terms like 'plantation', 'harvested', 'crushed', 'liquid pulp', and 'filtration' used correctly. There are some minor spelling errors, such as 'machiene' and 'euipment', which slightly detract from the professional tone. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to describe the process, but it lacks the more sophisticated, precise terminology that would elevate the response to a higher band. The use of 'filtered juice' is slightly informal and imprecise in a technical context; 'filtrate' or 'solution' would be more appropriate.

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 subject-verb agreement issues ('planting of bamboo plants take place' instead of 'takes place') and minor punctuation or article errors ('the the fibres'). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. The use of passive voice is appropriate for a process description, but the control over complex sentence structures is inconsistent. Improving the accuracy of verb forms and proofreading for minor slips would significantly improve the overall quality.

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