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 diagram shows the process of how bamboo is manufactured to make fabric.

Overall, the process involves nine stages. Starting from planting bamboo plants to separating long fibres from liquid to making t-shirts and socks.

Initially, farmer plant the bamboo plants in a particular spring season in an open field. In second stage ,harvesting is done by farmers and harvesting is done in Autumn season. Afterwards, in third stage, bamboo is send to factories and the sticks is cut into strips with help of cutter, separating leaves. In fourth stage, the strips are crushed to make liquid pulp.

In fifth stage, the liquid is filtered by separating long fibers from the liquid. Followed by sixth stage, where water and amine oxide is added to soften the fibric. In seventh stage, the fibric is spin and make into yarn. Then in eighth step, the fabric is weaven by workers and in final stage, by weaving the wool t-shirts and socks are made and sold to fashion brands.

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 clear, and the main features are identified. However, the response lacks a clear comparison or synthesis of the stages. While it describes the sequence well, it does not highlight the transition between the agricultural and industrial phases effectively. The inclusion of specific details like 'Autumn' and 'spring' is good, but the overall development is somewhat mechanical, following the diagram step-by-step rather than grouping information to provide a more analytical summary.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. Cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'Afterwards', 'In fourth stage', and 'Followed by' are used to link the steps. However, the use of these devices is somewhat repetitive and mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate, but the transition between the agricultural phase and the industrial processing phase could be more effectively signaled to improve the overall progression of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, covering technical terms like 'liquid pulp', 'amine oxide', and 'yarn'. However, there are several word-choice errors and inaccuracies, such as 'fibric' instead of 'fibre' or 'fabric', and 'weaven' instead of 'woven'. These errors are noticeable but do not prevent the reader from understanding the process. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on using more precise terminology and ensuring correct word forms, as well as avoiding the repetition of 'stage' at the beginning of almost every sentence.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('farmer plant', 'bamboo is send', 'sticks is cut') and incorrect article usage. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma placement. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors indicates a lack of control over more complex grammatical structures. Improving accuracy in basic verb forms and subject-verb agreement is essential for a higher score.

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