Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-06

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 rendered process chart illustrates the information about manufacturing of fabric from bamboo.

Looking at the diagram into more details, it is clear that bamboo plants are cultivated in spring season then harvested by hands by farmers in autumn season. After that bamboo branches cut into strips where the industrial process begins. And then crushed strips make into liquid pulp. Furthermore, this pulp filtered to separate long fibres from liquid.

Moving further, some water and amine oxide is added to make the fabric more soft and spun to make a ball of yarn. Moreover, the yarn is woven to make fabric and in the end final product is turned into clothes such as t-shirts and socks for customers.

Looking from a overall perspective, it is readily apparent that manufacturing of bamboo fabric is involves nine steps, beginning from planting of bamboo sticks and culminating at making of yarn then turned into different forms of attires.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. You have successfully identified the key features, such as the seasonal nature of harvesting and the industrial transformation steps. However, the overview is slightly inaccurate; you mention 'nine steps', but the diagram does not explicitly number them, and the summary could be more descriptive of the overall transformation rather than just counting steps. To improve, ensure your overview highlights the transition from raw material to finished consumer goods more clearly, as this is the core purpose of the process.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, moving chronologically through the process. You use some cohesive devices like 'After that', 'Furthermore', and 'Moving further' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical or repetitive. The use of 'And then' at the start of a sentence is slightly informal for an academic task. To reach a higher band, try to vary your linking phrases and ensure that the relationship between the steps is more fluidly expressed, rather than just listing them one after another.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the process, using terms like 'cultivated', 'harvested', 'liquid pulp', and 'woven'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'make the fabric more soft' (should be 'softer') and 'manufacturing of bamboo fabric is involves' (grammatical error affecting lexical flow). The vocabulary is generally functional but lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands. Focus on using more precise collocations and avoiding repetitive phrasing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'bamboo branches cut into strips' (missing passive voice: 'are cut'), 'crushed strips make into liquid pulp' (should be 'are made into'), and 'manufacturing of bamboo fabric is involves' (incorrect verb structure). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the consistent use of the passive voice, which is essential for describing industrial processes.

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