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 processes in the manufacturing of fabric and clothes from bamboo.

Overall, the bamboo plant is planted in spring season, while it is harvested in autumn. After harvesting the bamboo is sent through various process that involves cutting of bamboo into strips and softening of the fibers after being filtered, before making fabric and cloths from it.

First the bamboo plant is planted in the spring season, then it is followed by harvesting that takes place in autumn. It is cut into strips by blades before crushing the strips to make the liquid pulp out of it. It is then sent through a filter that separates long fibers from the liquid, and then the fibers are softened by adding water and amine oxide into them. After the fibers are softened, they are spun to make balls of yarn which is then weaved to make the fabric.

Finally, as the fabric is made it is used to make different types of clothes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response successfully identifies the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. You have provided a clear overview and followed the chronological sequence of the diagram. However, the report lacks some detail regarding the technical aspects of the process, such as the specific chemical or mechanical stages (e.g., the 'crushing' and 'filtering' stages could be described with more precision). While the main features are covered, the response would benefit from a more analytical approach to the comparisons or the transformation of the raw material into the final fabric to reach a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, moving from an introduction to the process steps and a concluding summary. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the overview from the detailed process. Cohesive devices such as 'First', 'then', 'after', and 'finally' are used to guide the reader through the stages. However, some transitions are slightly repetitive, and the flow between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of linking phrases to connect the technical steps more fluidly rather than relying on a simple chronological list.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the process, such as 'manufacturing', 'harvested', 'fibers', and 'liquid pulp'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'cloths' (which refers to pieces of fabric) instead of 'clothing' or 'garments'. While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, it lacks the more sophisticated, precise terminology that would demonstrate a wider range. To improve, focus on using more specific technical verbs and nouns related to industrial manufacturing processes.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'process that involves' (should be 'processes that involve') and 'the bamboo is sent through various process' (should be 'processes'). Additionally, 'before making fabric and cloths from it' is slightly awkward. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading of subject-verb agreement and pluralization. Increasing the use of passive voice, which is appropriate for process descriptions, would also enhance the grammatical range.

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