Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-16
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 given diagram illustrates the manufacturing of fabric from bamboo. Overall, it is the 9-steps process, which begins with the planting of bamboo plants and concludes with the formation of fabrics. However, the eight intermediaries have played the most pivotal role in the transformation of bamboo into the fabric.
In the agriculutre phase, during the spring season, planting bamboos is required to initiate the procedure. Whereas the harvesting of bamboo crops occurs in the autumn, followed by cutting them into small pieces with the help of fine sharp cutters then liquid pulp is extracted from these strips by crushing them.
the industrial stage of fabric synthesis starts with the filtration, which involves the separation of long fibers from liquid, then compounds like water and amine oxide are introduced to soften fibers. Furthermore, spinning would assist to make yarn of soft fibers. The weaving is the penultimate step of this process which leads to the formation of plain fabric which can be used to make various clothes.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The student successfully summarises the process of manufacturing fabric from bamboo by highlighting all nine stages shown in the diagram, from planting to the final production of clothing items. There is a clear overall summary provided in the introduction. The response covers both the agricultural phase and the industrial stage appropriately. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in sequencing according to the diagram; for instance, crushing strips into liquid pulp (Step 4) precedes filtration (Step 5) in the visual sequence, whereas the student's text mentions filtration starting before crushing is fully contextualised as the primary extraction method. Despite this minor misordering of details, all main features are reported and compared adequately. This performance meets the criteria for Band 6.5, leaning towards Band 7.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response exhibits a clear overall logical arrangement, moving sensibly from the agricultural phase to the industrial processing stage. Paragraphing is utilised to separate the introduction, the first phase, and the second phase. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Whereas', 'Furthermore', and 'The weaving is the penultimate step' are employed to guide the reader through the stages. However, some mechanical or slightly awkward referencing occurs, such as 'the eight intermediaries have played the most pivotal role', which affects the natural flow of information. Paragraphing could also be split more evenly to balance the description. Overall cohesion is satisfactory and meets Band 6.5 criteria.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate vocabulary range suitable for describing a technical process, incorporating terms such as 'intermediaries', 'extraction', 'filtration', and 'penultimate'. There are, however, a few spelling and word choice errors, such as 'agriculutre' and using 'intermediaries' instead of 'intermediate steps' or 'stages'. The lowercase starting letter in 'the industrial stage' also points to minor control slips. Despite these errors, the vocabulary is sufficient to communicate the main processes clearly, aligning well with the Band 6 descriptor.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The text contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as passive constructions ('planting bamboos is required', 'liquid pulp is extracted') which are appropriate for process descriptions. There are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues throughout, including a comma splice ('...fine sharp cutters then liquid pulp...') and a missing capital letter at the beginning of the final paragraph. Complex sentences are attempted with varying degrees of success, but the errors do not impede overall communication. This performance fits the Band 6 criteria.
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