Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-17

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 provides information about the process involved several stages in production of bamboo fabric.

Overall, it is clear that the process is manmade and consists nine stages, it starts with harvesting of bamboo plant and ends with manufacturing of woolen products.

To begin with, the plantation of bamboo pant. bamboo plant is harvested in the autumn. Then, it is cut into strips by instrument. Meanwhile, strips are crushed carefully and generates small pieces. After being crushed, liquid pulp is extracted from bamboo strips. After, liquid is accurately filtered by separating funnel and get rid of extra material. Subsequently, long fibers are separated from liquid.

Afterword, soften fibers are generated by adding water and amino oxide. It transferred into next stage, soften fibers are spun in round motion. Following this, weave creates by using fabric. As a result, weave is utilized in production woolen clothes such as t-shirt, shocks and other items.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, from harvesting to the final product. However, the overview is slightly inaccurate as it mentions 'woolen products,' whereas the diagram depicts bamboo fabric production. While the key stages are identified, the description lacks detail in some areas, such as the chemical processing phase. The response would benefit from a more precise summary of the transformation stages rather than simply listing them. Overall, it addresses the task requirements but lacks the depth and precision required for a higher band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. Cohesive devices such as 'To begin with,' 'Then,' 'After,' and 'Subsequently' are used to sequence the steps. However, some transitions feel mechanical or slightly repetitive. The referencing is generally clear, though the connection between sentences could be smoother in the second paragraph. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction/overview from the process description, which is a positive feature of the writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the student to describe the process clearly. There are some instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'instrument' (which is vague) and 'woolen products' (which is factually incorrect based on the diagram). The student attempts to use process-specific vocabulary like 'liquid pulp,' 'filtered,' and 'spun,' which is good. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are minor errors in collocation that occasionally hinder the sophistication of the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'consists nine stages' (missing 'of'), 'plantation of bamboo pant' (fragment), and 'weave creates by using fabric' (incorrect passive voice). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are issues with article usage and subject-verb agreement throughout the text. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent the response from reaching a higher band. More attention to verb forms and sentence construction is needed.

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