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 the multi-step procedure for manufacturing fabric from bamboo.

To begin with, bamboo being a seasonal crop, does not cultivate throughout the year. The bamboo plantations are carried out during spring and are harvested when they finally reach their mature stage, during autumn. The harvesting is preferably done manually. The bamboo sticks are then trimmed into fragments or strips, before crushing them to extract liquid pulp.

Moreover, fibres containing pulp is filtered using a filtration unit, to separate the long fibres. These fibres are then softened by a combination of water and amine oxide, to produce soft threads. Yarn is made out of them by spinning before weaving them into fabric, which is supplied to garment manufactures to produce various fashionable attires.

Overall, the given diagram displays the method of producing fabric, beginning with the cultivation of bamboo crop as its raw material and ending with the produced fabric as a finished product ready for market supply.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. The overview is clear and captures the essence of the process. However, the response could be improved by including more specific details from the diagram, such as the specific chemicals used (e.g., sodium hydroxide and carbon disulfide) or the specific stages like 'steeping' and 'ripening'. While you covered the process, adding these technical details would demonstrate a more thorough analysis of the provided information, which is essential for a higher band score in Task 1.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a summary. The use of cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'Overall' helps guide the reader through the stages of the process. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the cultivation/extraction phase from the fiber processing and manufacturing phase. The flow of information is generally smooth, although some transitions between sentences could be slightly more sophisticated to improve the overall cohesion of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have used a range of vocabulary appropriate for describing a process, such as 'cultivate', 'harvested', 'fragments', 'filtration unit', and 'attires'. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'garment manufactures' (should be 'manufacturers') and 'bamboo being a seasonal crop, does not cultivate' (bamboo is cultivated, it does not cultivate itself). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly, incorporating more precise technical terminology related to industrial manufacturing would elevate the lexical range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'bamboo being a seasonal crop, does not cultivate' (a dangling modifier and incorrect voice) and 'fibres containing pulp is filtered' (subject-verb agreement error: 'fibres' is plural). Despite these errors, the meaning remains clear throughout the text. To achieve a higher band, you should focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and using more varied complex structures with greater accuracy.

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