Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-11

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 is crystal clear delineation about the how the cloth is manufactured from bamboo.

Overall, there are multiple steps involved in fabric making that starts with cutting of bamboo plants and ends with making different clothes like shirts, socks.

To commence with, firstly bamboo plants are planted by farmers at suitable conditions of spring season. After that in autumn season, plants are harvested carefully than they are cut into strips in order to make liquid pulp by crushing them. In next step, the solution is filtered to separate the long fibers from liquid and make it clean so that process works smoothly.

Moving towards remaining information is about the softening of fibers by adding water and amine oxide into filter composition. Softening of fibers make the spinning task more easier as it become easy to spin thin thread to make yarn. In last step weaving is done to make fabric after that the cloth is used to make various garments like shirts, pants , socks and many more.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from harvesting to the final product. The overview is present, though it is slightly informal in tone. The main features are identified, and the sequence of the process is logical. However, the response lacks a clear comparison or synthesis of the stages, which is expected in a Band 7+ response. The description of the steps is accurate, but some details, such as the specific chemical process, could be described with more precision to better reflect the information provided in the diagram. Overall, it addresses the task requirements adequately.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion-like summary. Cohesive devices such as 'To commence with', 'After that', and 'Moving towards' are used to guide the reader through the process. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between the chemical processing stage and the final weaving stage could be smoother. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different phases of production, which helps the reader follow the progression of the manufacturing cycle.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'manufactured', 'harvested', 'filtered', and 'spinning' used correctly. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'rendered process chart' and 'filter composition', which sound slightly unnatural. The student attempts to use some topic-specific vocabulary, but the range is somewhat limited. There are no significant spelling errors, and the meaning is consistently clear throughout the text. To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate more precise technical terminology related to industrial processes.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'delineation about the how the cloth', 'harvested carefully than they are cut', and 'make the spinning task more easier'. These errors do not impede communication but occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Punctuation is generally acceptable, though there are some spacing issues around commas. The student demonstrates an attempt at complex structures, but control over these is inconsistent, leading to occasional awkward phrasing.

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