Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-03

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 process diagram illustrates the 9 different steps of how fabric are produce from bamboo.

Overall, bamboo is processed through 9 different stages like plantation, harvest, and many more before it is converted into a fabric.

In the very first step bamboo plants are planted. They are usually planted during spring season. After bamboo are fully grown they are harvested during autumn. In the next stage harvested bamboo are chopped into strips with the help of cutter. Chopped strips are then crushed in order to make liquid pulp.

Furthermore, those pulp are filtered using filters to separate long fibres from liquid. After the fibres are separated water and amine oxide are mixed to soften them. These fibres are then span to make yarn. Subsequently, they are wove in order to convert into fabric. Later those fabric are used to produce different types of wearable cloth such as t-shirt and socks.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all stages of the process, from plantation to the final product. The overview is clear and identifies the main stages effectively. However, the description of the process is somewhat simplistic. While the main features are reported, the response lacks a more sophisticated synthesis of the information. For instance, the transition between the chemical processing stage and the mechanical spinning stage could be more detailed to better reflect the technical nature of the diagram. The response meets the requirements of the task but stays at a descriptive level rather than providing a more analytical summary of the manufacturing flow.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized, with a clear progression from the initial planting stage to the final manufacturing of clothing. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction/overview from the body of the process. Cohesive devices such as 'In the very first step', 'In the next stage', 'Furthermore', and 'Subsequently' are used to guide the reader through the sequence. However, the referencing is occasionally slightly mechanical, and the flow between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of cohesive links to avoid a repetitive structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, using process-specific terms like 'plantation', 'harvest', 'liquid pulp', and 'yarn'. However, there are some inaccuracies and limited range. For example, 'span' is used incorrectly as the past participle of 'spin' (should be 'spun'), and 'wove' is used as the past participle of 'weave' (should be 'woven'). The repetition of 'bamboo' and 'fabric' suggests a limited range of synonyms. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise verbs and nouns related to industrial manufacturing processes.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that hinder the accuracy of the writing. For example, 'fabric are produce' should be 'fabric is produced', 'bamboo are fully grown' should be 'bamboo is fully grown', and 'those pulp are filtered' should be 'that pulp is filtered'. These subject-verb agreement errors are frequent. While the meaning remains clear, the lack of control over basic grammatical structures prevents the response from reaching a higher band. More attention to singular/plural agreement and correct verb forms is necessary.

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