Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-28

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 6.5)

The given image illustrates how clothes are made using bamboo.

Overall, there are a total of nine steps involved in making of a fabric using bamboo. The process can be divided into two categories, which are human labour and machine work. Workers plant bamboos, harvest them and later use the soften fibres to make the fabric, whereas machines turn the bamboo into the soften material used for creating the fabric.

Initially, bamboo trees are planted on a large scale in spring season by the factory workers. Subsequent to this first step, the grown trees are then harvested in autumn by the peasants. After harvesting, the trunk of the tree is passed through rollers, which cut it into strips. Afterwards, the strips are crushed to squeeze out the liquid pulp.

After getting the liquid pulp, the fibres within it are pulled out. Following this seperation, water and amine oxide are added in the fibres to soften them. Next, the soften fibres are spun to make yarn out of them. After making yarn, it is woven to make a fabric out of it. Ultimately, this fabric is used to make different clothes such as shirts and socks.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the bamboo manufacturing process and presented a clear overview. The response covers all stages from planting to the final product. However, the attempt to categorize the process into 'human labour' and 'machine work' is slightly inaccurate based on the provided diagram, as some steps (like pulling out fibres) are not explicitly attributed to either. To improve, ensure that your overview focuses strictly on the process flow rather than making assumptions about the workforce that are not clearly defined in the visual data. Overall, the information is well-selected and logically reported.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized with a clear progression from the initial planting stage to the final production of clothing. You use a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'Subsequent to this', 'Afterwards', and 'Ultimately' to guide the reader through the steps. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the introduction, the overview, and the detailed process description. The flow of information is smooth, and the relationship between the steps is easy to follow. There is no evidence of mechanical or repetitive usage of linking words, which demonstrates a good level of control.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'harvested', 'liquid pulp', 'amine oxide', and 'woven' correctly. However, there are some minor issues with word choice and collocation. For example, you repeatedly use 'soften fibres' (should be 'softened fibres') and 'make a fabric out of it' (which is slightly repetitive). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise technical vocabulary and avoid repeating the same verbs. The spelling is generally accurate throughout the response, and the vocabulary used is sufficient to convey the process clearly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'After harvesting, the trunk of the tree is passed through rollers, which cut it into strips.' While the majority of your sentences are error-free, there are some grammatical slips, such as 'making of a fabric' (should be 'making fabric'), 'in spring season' (should be 'in the spring season'), and 'seperation' (spelling error). Additionally, the phrase 'added in the fibres' should be 'added to the fibres'. Despite these occasional errors, your grammar does not impede communication, and you show a good command of passive voice, which is essential for process descriptions.

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