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 the 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 softened fibres to make the fabric, whereas machines turn the bamboo into the softened material used for creating the fabric.

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

After the liquid pulp is obtained, the fibres within it are pulled out. Following this separation, water and amine oxide are added in the fibres to soften them. Next, the softened 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 6.0

You have successfully identified the main stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process. The overview is clear, and the chronological progression is logical. However, the task requires you to report on the main features and make comparisons. While you have described the steps well, the distinction you made between 'human labour' and 'machine work' is not explicitly supported by the diagram provided, which focuses on the process flow rather than the agents involved. To reach a higher band, ensure your analysis remains strictly tied to the visual information provided. You have covered all stages from planting to the final product, which is a strength.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is well-organized with a clear introduction, a body paragraph detailing the process, and a logical flow. You use a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'Subsequent to this', 'Afterwards', and 'Ultimately' to guide the reader through the stages. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the detailed process. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the referencing is generally clear. To improve, ensure that the transition between the overview and the detailed steps is slightly more integrated to enhance the overall flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'harvested', 'circular saw', 'liquid pulp', and 'amine oxide' correctly. The language is generally accurate and appropriate for a process description. However, the vocabulary is somewhat functional and lacks the more sophisticated, precise collocations that would elevate the response to a higher band. For example, instead of 'make the fabric', you could use 'manufacture textiles' or 'produce fabric'. The repetition of 'make' and 'made' throughout the text limits the lexical variety.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. The use of passive voice, such as 'bamboo trees are planted' and 'the trunk of the tree is passed through', is highly appropriate for a process description. There are very few grammatical errors, and your punctuation is accurate. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex sentence structures, such as using participle clauses or more varied subordinating conjunctions, to demonstrate greater grammatical flexibility. Overall, your control of grammar is strong and does not impede communication.

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