Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The diagram represents the step by step process of manufacturing fabric from bamboo. In this process the bamboo undergoes various stages to get the final product.

Overall, It takes nine steps to prepare fabric from the raw material: first bamboo is planted and harvested and in between industrial process takes place, then finally clothes are made.

First farmers grows bamboo trees in spring season and harvested after fully grown in Autumn season. Then the harvested bamboo is sent to factories, where the remaining process is done. In the industries the bamboo is stripped into thin strips by using cutters. After cutting it, its stripes are crushed to make liquid pulp.

The fibers a filtered by separating long fibers from liquid, then fibers are soften by adding water and amine oxide. yarn is prepared from the soft fibers by spinning it, then that yarn is weaved to make fabric out of it. That fabric is later used to manufacture clothes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. The overview is clear and identifies the main stages effectively. However, the description of the industrial process is slightly underdeveloped. For example, the transition between 'crushing' and 'filtering' could be more precise, and the mention of 'amine oxide' is a good detail, but the explanation of how the liquid pulp is transformed into fibers could be more explicit. Overall, the response successfully highlights the main features and follows a logical sequence, meeting the requirements for a Band 6.5 or 7.0. I have awarded a 6.5 as the summary of the chemical/industrial phase lacks the depth required for a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that follow the chronological order of the process. Cohesive devices such as 'first', 'then', 'after', and 'later' are used to guide the reader through the stages. However, the paragraphing is slightly unbalanced, with the final paragraph containing a dense sequence of steps. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some transitions feel slightly mechanical. To improve, the student should vary the cohesive devices used to link the industrial stages more fluidly rather than relying on a repetitive 'then' structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with relevant technical terms such as 'liquid pulp', 'amine oxide', and 'spinning'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'stripes' instead of 'strips' and 'grows' instead of 'grow' (subject-verb agreement). The range is sufficient to describe the process, but it lacks the sophistication or precision in collocation that would be expected for a higher band. The use of 'industrial process takes place' is a bit vague. Improving the variety of verbs used to describe the transformation of materials would enhance the score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'farmers grows' (subject-verb agreement) and 'The fibers a filtered' (missing verb/typo). Additionally, 'its stripes are crushed' is slightly awkward. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. To reach a Band 7, the student needs to demonstrate more consistent control over complex structures and ensure that basic subject-verb agreement and article usage are accurate throughout the text.

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