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 given diagram illustrates how bamboo fabric is made. The given 9 steps explain the manufacturing of fabric from bamboo.
Overall, the picture demonstrates the whole process of making fabric. It involves 9 steps, from planting bamboo plants to transform it into complete clothes like t-shirts or socks.
Initially, the farmers simply plant bamboo plants in fields in Spring. After some time in Autumn, the bamboos are ready for harvest. The farmers start harvesting and cut the bamboo with the help of some tool. Furthermore, the bammboo were cutting into very thin strips using a cutter disc. The cutter also crush the strips to make it's liquid plup. Then, a filter is used to separate long fibres from the liquid. As a result of adding water and amine oxide, we will obtain soften fibres. In next step a spinner is used to strech and spin the soften fabric to make a yam.
Moreover, the collected fibre is weaved to make fabric using machines. So, this fabric is used by various textile industries to produce a variety of clothes, that we wear on daily bases. In this way, at the end we received fabric or clothes made by bamboo.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final product. The overview is clear and identifies the main steps. However, the description of the process is somewhat mechanical and lacks a more sophisticated synthesis of the stages. For instance, the transition between the chemical processing (adding amine oxide) and the mechanical spinning could be more clearly linked to show the transformation of the material. While the main features are reported, the response would benefit from a more analytical approach to the sequence of events rather than simply listing them step-by-step.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Paragraphing is used, though the body paragraph is quite long and could have been split to improve readability. Cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'Furthermore', 'Moreover', and 'In this way' are used to guide the reader through the process. However, some transitions feel slightly repetitive or mechanical. Referencing is generally clear, though the flow between the chemical treatment and the spinning stage is slightly abrupt. Overall, the information is presented in a coherent manner that is easy to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some specific terminology related to the process, such as 'harvesting', 'liquid pulp', 'filter', and 'spinner'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice or minor errors, such as 'yam' (likely meant 'yarn'), 'bammboo' (spelling error), and 'on daily bases' (should be 'on a daily basis'). The range is sufficient to convey the meaning, but it lacks the more sophisticated or precise collocations that would elevate the response to a higher band. Improving accuracy in technical terms and common phrases would be beneficial.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'the bammboo were cutting' (passive voice error: should be 'was cut'), 'make it's liquid plup' (possessive error: 'its'), and 'received fabric' (tense error: should be 'receive'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to suggest a lack of control over more complex structures. To improve, focus on consistent subject-verb agreement, correct use of passive voice, and ensuring tense consistency throughout the description of a process.
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