Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

The diagram illustrates the multi-step procedure for manufacturing fabric from bamboo.

To begin with, bamboo is a seasonal crop, therefore it is not cultivated 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, using an axe. The bamboo sticks are then trimmed into fragments or strips, before crushing them to extract liquid pulp.

Moreover, fibres containing pulp are 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 manufacturers 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 production of fabric as a finished product ready for market supply.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. The main features are clearly identified, and the progression is logical. However, the response could be improved by incorporating more specific comparisons or highlighting the transformation stages more explicitly. While the overview is present, it is somewhat generic. To reach a higher band, ensure that the transition between the raw material stage and the chemical processing stage is described with more technical precision, as the current description of 'softening' is slightly simplified compared to the visual information provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is well-organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a concluding summary. The use of cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'Overall' helps guide the reader through the process. The progression of ideas is logical, following the chronological order of the diagram. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the cultivation/harvesting phase from the manufacturing/processing phase. The flow is smooth, and referencing is clear throughout the text, making the information easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is generally appropriate for the task, using terms like 'cultivated', 'harvested', 'fragments', and 'filtration unit'. There is an attempt to use less common vocabulary, such as 'amine oxide' and 'attires'. However, some word choices could be more precise; for instance, 'fashionable attires' is slightly unnatural in this context, as 'textiles' or 'garments' would be more standard. The range is sufficient to convey the process clearly, but it lacks the sophisticated collocation or idiomatic control required for the highest bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response demonstrates a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and the punctuation is generally accurate. There is a minor issue with the phrasing 'bamboo plantations are carried out', as plantations are usually 'established' or 'managed' rather than 'carried out'. Additionally, 'yarn is made out of them' is slightly informal. Despite these minor inaccuracies, the grammatical control is strong, and the errors do not impede communication or cause confusion for the reader.

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