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 diagram illustrates how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.

Overall, the process consists of nine stages, beginning with the harvesting of bamboo and ending with the production of clothes.

Firstly, bamboo plants are planted in fields in spring. They are then harvested in autumn. Next, the bamboo is cut into strips, which are subsequently crushed to produce liquid pulp. The crushed material is then filtered to separate the fibres from the liquid.

After that, the softened fibres are separated, and water and amino oxide are added to them. The fibres are then spun using a spinning wheel to produce yarn. The next stage involves weaving the yarn to produce fabric.

Finally, the fabric is used to manufacture clothes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The student successfully identifies the overall purpose of the diagram and outlines the main stages of manufacturing fabric from bamboo, from planting to clothing production. However, the response falls significantly short of the required 150-word minimum, containing only 118 words. This under-length impacts the full development of the task. While key steps such as harvesting, cutting into strips, crushing, filtering, softening, spinning, and weaving are mentioned, some details are slightly out of sequence or misread based on the prompt (for instance, the process of adding water and amine oxide happens during softening, which is step 6, but the student describes softening fibres and then adds water and amino oxide). Consequently, the score reflects a partial address of the task requirements due to word count limitations and minor inaccuracies in reporting process details.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response demonstrates a clear overall progression, moving chronologically through the manufacturing process from beginning to end. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction, overview, and body steps. Cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Then', 'Next', 'After that', and 'Finally' are employed to guide the reader through the sequence. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the limited overall length means the structural complexity of cohesion is restricted. Referencing is generally clear, and the logical flow makes the stages easy to follow despite the concise nature of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for describing a process, including terms like 'manufactured', 'harvesting', 'liquid pulp', 'filtered', 'fibres', and 'yarn'. There are attempts at less common vocabulary, such as 'amino oxide' (though technically 'amine oxide' in the prompt) and 'spinning wheel'. Word choice is generally appropriate, and spelling is accurate throughout the text. While the vocabulary range is sufficient to convey the main ideas, it lacks the broader flexibility, precision, and sophistication of higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as passive voice constructions ('bamboo plants are planted', 'are then harvested', 'are then spun') which are appropriate for process descriptions. Grammatical accuracy is quite good, with the majority of sentences being error-free. Punctuation is used correctly, and there are no major structural errors that impede communication. While the range of sentence structures is somewhat limited due to the short length of the response, the control over basic and moderately complex grammar is solid.

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