Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-07

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 how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.

Overall, the process consist of nine steps starting from planting and harvesting of bamboo and ends with the manufacture of fabric products.

Firstly, bamboo plants are grown in spring season which are then harvested in autumn season. After baboo is harvested, it passes through cutter where it is converted into strips. the strips are then crushed to make liquid pulp. When the liquid pulp is obtained, it goes through filtration process where long fibers are extracted from the obtained liquid. Subsequently, water and amine oxide is added to fibers to make them soft.

In the next stage, the soften fibers passes through spinning process where it is converted into thread ball. After that, the thread balls are weave to make fabric, which is the final step. Finally, different fiber products are made by fiber such as socks and T-shirts.

AI examiner evaluation

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, correctly identifying the nine-step sequence. However, the description of the process is somewhat mechanical and lacks a more sophisticated synthesis of the information. While the main features are reported, the response could be improved by grouping stages more effectively (e.g., the chemical processing vs. the mechanical processing) to show a deeper understanding of the diagram. The inclusion of specific details like 'amine oxide' and 'spinning' is accurate, but the overall development is quite basic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, following the chronological flow of the diagram. Paragraphing is used, though the second paragraph is quite dense and could have been split to improve readability. Cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'After', 'Subsequently', and 'In the next stage' are used to guide the reader through the process. However, some transitions feel a bit repetitive or mechanical. Referencing is generally clear, though the flow between the chemical treatment and the spinning process could be smoother to better reflect the interconnected nature of the steps.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with accurate use of technical terms like 'liquid pulp', 'filtration', and 'spinning'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'soften fibers passes' (should be 'softened fibers pass') and 'thread balls are weave' (should be 'woven'). The use of 'bamboo plants are grown' is functional but basic. To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate more varied verbs and precise collocations 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, particularly with subject-verb agreement and article usage, such as 'process consist' (should be 'consists'), 'passes through cutter' (should be 'passes through a cutter'), and 'the soften fibers passes' (should be 'the softened fibers pass'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. The use of passive voice is appropriate for a process description, but the control over pluralization and articles needs improvement.

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