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 picture diagram illustrates how a fabric is produced from a bamboo plant.

Overall, production of a fabric involves nine stages. It begins with planting a bamboo plant, which is harvested, cut and crushed. Then filtered and softened to separate and soften the fibers. It ends with spinning and weaving the end product to make fabrics such as shirt and socks.

In terms of raw materials, bamboo plant is harvested and cut in to strips. The strips is crushed to make a liquid pulp, then it is filtered using a filter to separate the long fibers from liquid. The fibers will be mixed with water and amine oxide to soften it.

The end product which is the mixture of fibers, water and amine oxide will be spinned to form a yam. The yam will be weaved to make a fabric, which can be used to sew a shirt or sock.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from harvesting to the final product. The overview is clear, identifying the nine stages and the transformation from raw material to finished goods. However, the report lacks a more analytical approach; it functions more as a list of steps rather than a comparative summary. While the main features are highlighted, the description of the chemical process (amine oxide) is slightly simplified. To reach a higher band, ensure that the relationship between the stages is more explicitly linked to show a deeper understanding of the process flow.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized into paragraphs, moving from an introduction to the process stages and finally the end product. Cohesive devices such as 'In terms of', 'then', and 'it ends with' are used to guide the reader. However, the flow between sentences is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions feel repetitive. The paragraphing is appropriate, but the internal cohesion within the third paragraph could be improved by varying the sentence structure to avoid a 'list-like' feel. Overall, the information is presented in a clear, coherent manner.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, using process-specific terms like 'harvested', 'crushed', 'pulp', 'filtered', and 'fibers'. There are some minor errors, such as 'spinned' (should be 'spun') and 'yam' (likely a misspelling of 'yarn'). The range is sufficient to describe the diagram, but it lacks the sophistication or precision required for higher bands. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and ensuring accurate spelling of technical terms related to textile manufacturing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that impact the accuracy, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('The strips is crushed', 'The fibers will be mixed... to soften it') and incorrect verb forms ('spinned' instead of 'spun', 'weaved' instead of 'woven'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing the variety of complex structures and ensuring consistent tense usage would significantly improve the quality of the writing.

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