Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-19

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 given diagram illustrates the manufacturing process of fabric from bamboo. It includes various step of process driven to produce fabric from bamboo.

The process involves total nine different steps which shows the entire manufacturing process. It Starts, with planting bamboo trees and ends, with producing clothes from fabric.

In Spring, the bamboo is planted, which later harvested in Autumn. The harvested bamboo is than cut into strips, and further these strips are crushed to make liquid pulp. The next process is to filter this pulp to separate long fibres from liquid. Now, we have long fibers which is than soften by adding water and amine oxide. Later, this fiber is spined to make yarn. This yarn is than use to weave fabric. The produced fabric can be converted into different types of clothes such as socks, t-shirt, shirt and many more.

Overall, Process shows the journey of fabric from bamboo to clothes.

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 present but could be more descriptive regarding the nature of the process (e.g., chemical and mechanical stages). While the main features are identified, the response lacks a clear distinction between the mechanical and chemical phases of production, which would have provided a more analytical summary. The information is accurate, but the development of the steps is somewhat mechanical, listing them sequentially rather than grouping them into logical stages. To improve, ensure that the overview highlights the transformation from raw material to finished goods more effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, following the chronological order of the diagram. Paragraphing is used, although the body paragraph is quite dense. Cohesive devices such as 'The next process', 'Now', and 'Later' are used to guide the reader through the steps. However, some transitions are repetitive or slightly mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, though the connection between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to show the relationship between the stages, such as 'consequently' or 'subsequently', rather than relying on simple temporal markers.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with terms like 'harvested', 'crushed', 'liquid pulp', and 'amine oxide' used correctly. However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward phrasing, such as 'spined' (should be 'spun') and 'Process shows the journey'. The range is somewhat limited, and the student relies on basic verbs. To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to industrial processes, such as 'extraction', 'transformation', 'subsequent', or 'converted into'. Spelling errors like 'than' instead of 'then' occur frequently, which impacts the overall impression.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with verb forms and articles, such as 'various step of process' (should be 'steps of the process') and 'this fiber is spined' (should be 'these fibers are spun'). Subject-verb agreement is occasionally inconsistent. While the meaning is generally clear, these errors are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, the student should focus on consistent verb tense usage and ensure that pluralization and article usage are accurate throughout the text.

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