Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-21

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 following diagram clearly illustrates the process of manufacturing of a fabric from bamboo.

Overall, it is evident that the process consists of nine stages, commencing from bamboo's being planted and ends with the clothing being made from the fabric.

Initially, the bamboo is planted in the spring season and is waited till it grows. During the autumn, the fully grown bamboo is harvested and is cut into small strips using a cutter. Nextly, the strips are crushed in order to obtain the liquid pulp from the bamboo. Further, the extracted liquid is filtered to separate the long fibres from the liquid.

During the next steps, the previously extracted long fibres are soften by adding water and amino oxide in it. Then, the fibres is spinned to make a yarn. Subsequently, it is used furtherly in weaving to make some particular fabrics and in the last step it is converted into clothing materials such as t-shirts and a pair of socks.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. You have successfully identified the main features and provided a clear overview in the introduction. The information is logically sequenced, following the diagram from start to finish. To reach a higher band, ensure that you explicitly mention the specific inputs or conditions shown in the diagram, such as the 'water and amino oxide' stage, more clearly as part of the chemical processing phase. Overall, the response is accurate and addresses the prompt effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is well-organized with a clear introduction, a summary paragraph, and two body paragraphs that follow the chronological flow of the process. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'Nextly', 'Further', and 'Subsequently' to guide the reader. However, 'Nextly' is not standard English; 'Next' or 'Following this' would be more appropriate. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the raw material processing from the chemical and manufacturing stages. The progression of ideas is logical and easy to follow throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'harvested', 'extracted', 'filtered', and 'weaving'. There are some minor issues with word choice and word formation, such as 'furtherly', which is not a standard adverb, and 'spinned', where the correct past participle is 'spun'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly, it lacks the more sophisticated, precise collocations that would characterize a higher band score. Expanding your range to include more varied process-related verbs would be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'bamboo's being planted' (awkward phrasing), 'the fibres is spinned' (subject-verb agreement error), and 'adding water and amino oxide in it' (redundant preposition). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and avoiding redundant prepositions. The use of passive voice is appropriate for a process description, but ensure that the auxiliary verbs and participle forms are consistently correct.

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