Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-30

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 following figure illustrates the schematic diagram of manufacturing of fabric from bamboo plant.

The bamboo plant is specifically planted in spring season and ultimately harvested in autumn.After harvesting the bamboo plant, it is cut into strips through a wooden table shaped sharp blades.Consequently the stripes are crushed to make liquid pulp which then undergoes a filtration process to segregate the long fibres from the liquid.The soften fibres are then mixed with multiple substances such as water and amine oxides whereas the mixture is spinned to make a ball shaped yawn.The yawns are supplied to various vendors and brands where they weave it to make a fabric out of it which is then to used to produce the final clothing stuff which is actually made up of the bamboo plant. This way such clothing stuff is made up from bamboo plants and actually reaches the market available for consumers .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. However, it lacks a clear overview or summary of the process, which is essential for a Band 7 or higher. The description is largely linear, but it misses the opportunity to highlight key features or group the stages logically. While all steps are mentioned, the explanation of the 'filtration' and 'spinning' stages is slightly vague. To improve, ensure you include an introductory overview that summarises the entire process and clearly distinguishes between the raw material preparation and the industrial manufacturing phases.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is coherent, and the progression of ideas follows the chronological order of the diagram. However, the paragraphing is non-existent; the entire response is a single block of text. Using paragraph breaks to separate the initial preparation stages from the industrial processing stages would significantly improve the structure. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'consequently' and 'whereas', but some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive. Improving the variety of linking words and implementing clear paragraphing would elevate the score in this criterion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with some specific terms like 'filtration', 'segregate', and 'amine oxides'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and spelling errors, such as 'yawn' instead of 'yarn' and 'clothing stuff', which is too informal for an academic report. The phrase 'wooden table shaped sharp blades' is also clunky and imprecise. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise technical terminology and avoiding informal or vague expressions like 'stuff'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'manufacturing of fabric' (should be 'the manufacturing of fabric'), 'in spring season' (missing article), and 'which is then to used' (incorrect verb form). Additionally, the sentence 'whereas the mixture is spinned' contains a spelling error ('spinned' should be 'spun'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the process, they occur frequently enough to limit the score. Increasing the accuracy of verb forms and articles will help improve the overall control.

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