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 diagram illustrates the process of how the bamboo fabric is harvested by farmers and then made into a final product to be used by consumers.

First of all, the bamboo plants are grown in spring and then harvested by the farmers in autumn. After that, the plants are cut into small strips through some specialized machinery. Once this is finished, the strips are crushed to make liquid pulps, and then filtered to get long fibres from that liquid.

In order to make clothes, water and amine oxide are added into the liquid to make soft fibres. Next, it is spun to make yarn. At this point, the weave is generated which are usually used to make bamboo fabric. Finally, the final product is ready for use by the customers.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from harvesting to the final product. However, it fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the description. While the key steps are identified, the lack of detail and the failure to reach the required length mean the task is only partially addressed. To improve, you should expand on the technical stages, such as the chemical processing or the specific machinery involved, to provide a more comprehensive overview of the diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, following the chronological order of the process. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'First of all', 'After that', 'Once this is finished', and 'Finally' to guide the reader through the stages. While the paragraphing is functional, the overall structure is quite simple. To achieve a higher band, ensure that your sentences flow more naturally into one another and avoid repetitive sentence structures. The progression of ideas is clear, but the brevity of the response limits the sophistication of the cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with terms like 'specialized machinery', 'liquid pulps', and 'amine oxide' showing an attempt to use topic-specific language. However, the range is somewhat limited, and some phrasing is slightly repetitive or simplistic, such as 'make clothes' or 'make bamboo fabric'. To improve, try to incorporate more precise verbs and nouns related to industrial processes, such as 'extracting', 'processing', 'synthesizing', or 'textile production'. The current range is sufficient for basic communication but lacks the flexibility required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'Once this is finished, the strips are crushed...'. There are some grammatical inaccuracies, for example, 'the weave is generated which are usually used' (subject-verb agreement error) and 'added into the liquid' (preposition choice). While these errors do not impede communication, they demonstrate a lack of consistent control over complex structures. To improve, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and refining the use of passive voice, which is essential for describing industrial processes.

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