Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-26

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 illustrates the manufacturing process of fabric from bamboo.

Overall, it is a 9-staged, man-made and linear process, which commences with the planting of bamboo trees and culminates in the production of clothes.

To begin with, bamboo plants are planted in spring. These then harvested in autumn and subsequently cut into strips. After that, these strips are crushed to make liquid pulp, which are then filtered to separate long fibers from it.

After separation, water and amine oxide are added to soften these fibers. This stage is then followed by a spinning process to make yarn. This yarn is then woven to make fabric, which is then used to sew clothes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 112 words. This significantly impacts the task achievement, as the description of the process is underdeveloped. While you have identified the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, the lack of length prevents a full and detailed summary. To improve, you should expand on the descriptions of each stage, perhaps by adding more detail about the physical changes occurring at each step or by using more descriptive language to explain the transition between the chemical and mechanical phases of production.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, following the linear progression of the diagram. You have used some cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'subsequently', and 'After that' to guide the reader through the stages. However, the paragraphing is somewhat limited due to the short length of the text. To achieve a higher band, ensure that you group related steps into distinct paragraphs—for example, separating the initial harvesting phase from the chemical processing and final manufacturing phases. This would improve the overall flow and structure of your report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is generally accurate and appropriate for describing a process, using terms like 'culminates', 'commences', and 'separated'. However, the range is somewhat limited. To improve, try to incorporate more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'extraction', 'transformation', or 'synthetic'. You also have a minor subject-verb agreement error ('liquid pulp, which are then filtered'), where 'is' should be used instead of 'are' to agree with 'pulp'. Expanding your range of synonyms will help you demonstrate a more sophisticated command of the language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the grammar is generally clear, there are a few errors, such as 'These then harvested' (missing the auxiliary verb 'are') and 'liquid pulp, which are then filtered' (incorrect plural agreement). These errors do not impede communication, but they do prevent the response from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on ensuring consistent subject-verb agreement and using a wider variety of complex sentence structures, such as passive voice constructions, which are particularly useful when describing industrial processes.

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