Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-09
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 below illustration expplains the process of manufacturing cloths from bamboo plant. It is a sequencial process that involves several steps starting from plantation to harvesting the bamboo and then finally giving it a frabric structure to produce cloths.
To commence, bamboo is planted in the soil during the spring season. Bamboo plant attains maturation till autumn season and is harested in that season. Later, the harvested bamboo is cut into strips which is then crushed to make a liquid pulp. Moving ahead, the pulp is sent in a filteration process where the liquid is seperated from long fibers.
In the next step, a checmical composition of water and amine oxide is added in the fiber to soften the fiber. Later, this soft fiber is spinned and given a thread like structure and rolled into yarns. These yarns are then sent in weaving department, where the thread is weaved together to attain a structure of a fabric. These fabrics are then utilized to make the final products.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response successfully covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from cultivation to the final product. The main features are identified and presented in a logical, chronological order. However, the response lacks a clear overview or summary of the process as a whole, which is a key requirement for Task 1. While the steps are described, the response could be improved by highlighting the transformation from a raw plant to a finished textile more explicitly in the introduction or conclusion. The information is accurate based on the provided diagram, and the progression of the process is clear throughout the text.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a distinct phase of the manufacturing process. The use of cohesive devices such as 'To commence', 'Later', 'Moving ahead', and 'In the next step' helps guide the reader through the sequence of events. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the cultivation, processing, and final production stages. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. Overall, the information is presented in a clear, coherent manner that is easy to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'maturation', 'harvested', 'filtration', and 'composition' used correctly. However, there are several spelling errors, such as 'expplains', 'sequencial', 'frabric', 'filteration', 'seperated', 'checmical', and 'spinned' (should be 'spun'). These errors are frequent enough to be noticeable, although they do not impede the reader's understanding of the process. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on accuracy in spelling and attempt to use more precise technical vocabulary related to industrial processes.
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 'manufacturing cloths' (should be 'manufacturing cloth' or 'fabric'), 'attains maturation till autumn' (should be 'until'), 'sent in a filteration process' (should be 'sent through'), and 'a checmical composition... is added in the fiber' (should be 'to the fiber'). While these errors are present, they do not cause significant confusion. The student demonstrates a reasonable grasp of sentence construction, but more attention to preposition usage and verb forms would improve the overall accuracy.
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