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 a 9-step 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 agriculture 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 | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response covers all key stages of the process, from planting bamboo to manufacturing fabric, meeting the minimum word count successfully. The introduction outlines the 9-step process accurately. The body paragraphs correctly detail the agricultural and industrial phases, mentioning crucial actions such as harvesting, cutting into strips, crushing for pulp, filtering, softening with water and amine oxide, spinning, and weaving. However, the overview sentence stating that 'the eight intermediaries have played the most pivotal role' is slightly awkward and lacks precision regarding the overall progression. Nonetheless, all main features of the diagram are reported and compared adequately, earning a solid band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response demonstrates a clear overall progression, dividing the process logically into agricultural and industrial stages. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate these distinct phases. Cohesive devices such as 'Whereas', 'Then', 'Furthermore', and 'The weaving is the penultimate step' are employed to guide the reader through the sequence. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and referencing could be smoother in places (e.g., 'the eight intermediaries have played...'). Overall organisation is logical and easy to follow throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The student displays an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for an Academic Task 1 response, successfully employing process-related terms such as 'agriculture phase', 'liquid pulp', 'filtration', 'amine oxide', and 'penultimate step'. There are occasional slight inaccuracies in word choice or phrasing, such as 'planting bamboos is required to initiate the procedure' instead of 'planting bamboo', but these do not impede communication. Spelling and word formation are generally accurate, showing sufficient flexibility for this band level.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response contains a satisfactory mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Good examples include 'The industrial stage of fabric synthesis starts with the filtration, which involves the separation of long fibers from liquid...' and 'The weaving is the penultimate step of this process which leads to the formation of plain fabric...'. There are minor grammatical lapses, such as 'planting bamboos' (uncountable noun used incorrectly as plural) and a missing article before 'filtration'. However, the majority of sentences are grammatically sound, and errors do not impede comprehension.
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