Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

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 intermediate steps 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 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

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response successfully covers all main steps of the process for manufacturing fabric from bamboo. You provide a clear overview mentioning the total number of stages, starting point, and conclusion, fulfilling the primary requirement of Task 1. The key stages—such as planting, harvesting, cutting into strips, crushing for pulp, filtering, softening with water and amine oxide, spinning, and weaving—are reported accurately in sequence. However, step 9 (final clothing items) is only partially integrated at the very end of the text. Overall, the information is well-selected and presented with no significant omissions or misreadings.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organised and easy to follow. You employ an effective introductory overview followed by body paragraphs that transition smoothly from the agricultural phase to the industrial stage. Cohesive devices such as 'Whereas', 'Then', 'Furthermore', and 'The weaving is the penultimate step' are used appropriately to guide the reader through the sequence. Paragraphing is clear and appropriate for a process diagram, ensuring a logical progression throughout the text without noticeable mechanical faults in referencing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is generally adequate and appropriate for describing a manufacturing process. You successfully incorporate topic-specific terms such as 'agriculture phase', 'liquid pulp', 'filtration', 'amine oxide', and 'penultimate step'. While there are a few slightly awkward collocations—such as 'planting bamboos is required to initiate the procedure' instead of 'planting bamboo plants'—the range of vocabulary allows for precise description of the technical steps involved without impeding communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate control over a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Sentences such as 'Overall, it is a 9-step process, which begins with...' and 'The industrial stage of fabric synthesis starts with filtration, which involves the separation...' show good command of relative clauses and complex forms. Grammatical accuracy is generally high with only minor stylistic issues, such as the unnecessary passive construction 'planting bamboos is required'. Punctuation is accurate, and the majority of sentences are error-free.

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