Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-13

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)

This table illustrates, the process of coverting bamboo into fabric. The table shows few steps, in which bamboo is turned into a fabric.

Overall, there are 9 different processes, from planting to weaving fabric into varous types of wears.

Firstly, bamboo saplings are planted in spring season, then harvested in autumn. Next process is to cut bamboo stick into tiny pieces. Afterwards, these sticks are smashed, to gather the liquid pulp. Furthermore, the next step is to filter out impurities from the liquid sap for that pulp is processed through a funnel and filter paper, to remove long fibers of bamboo.

Moreover, in the next process there is addition of water and amine oxide, these are used to soften the fibers and make them suitable for upcoming process. After the fibers are soften, spin these fiber using a dedicated equipment to turn them into yarn. Now, by using weaving method and weaving equipment turn yarn into fabric and from this fabric any wear any be made.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main steps of the process for converting bamboo into fabric, from planting in spring through to weaving. The student successfully reports the sequence of stages, mentioning the harvesting, cutting, smashing, filtering, and the addition of amine oxide and water, followed by spinning and weaving. However, the description refers to the diagram as a 'table' rather than a process chart, which slightly misidentifies the visual prompt. Furthermore, while the general sequence is outlined, some details are a bit mechanical and lack fully extended comparative or analytical commentary. The overview sentence successfully identifies the 9 different processes. Overall, the task is addressed adequately, placing this response at Band 6.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The text demonstrates a coherent overall arrangement with a clear chronological progression. The student uses a variety of transitional markers and cohesive devices to guide the reader through the steps, such as 'Firstly', 'Next process is', 'Afterwards', 'Furthermore', 'Moreover', and 'In the next process'. However, paragraphing is poorly handled; the entire body of the response is clumped into just two dense paragraphs (with the main body being a single block), rather than breaking down the stages into logical sequential paragraphs. Referencing is sometimes repetitive, and punctuation around clauses is occasionally faulty, leading to mechanical cohesion in places. This corresponds to Band 6.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with some attempts at less common and process-specific items such as 'saplings', 'amine oxide', 'liquid pulp', 'impurities', and 'spinning'. However, there are notable word choice and spelling inaccuracies, such as 'coverting' instead of converting, 'varous' instead of various, 'wears' and 'wear' instead of clothing or garments, and 'soften' instead of softened. The lexical range is sufficient to communicate the main features of the diagram, but frequent minor errors in spelling and word formation keep the score at Band 5.5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilising subordinate clauses and participial phrases (e.g., 'After the fibers are soften, spin these fiber using a dedicated equipment'). However, grammatical accuracy is inconsistent. There are several structural and agreement errors, such as missing articles ('turn yarn into fabric'), incorrect verb forms ('for that pulp is processed', 'turn them into yarn'), and subject-verb/tense slips ('any wear any be made' instead of 'any wear can be made'). Punctuation is also weak, featuring comma splices and unnecessary commas (e.g., 'This table illustrates, the process...'). These persistent errors restrict the score to Band 5.5.

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