Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-17
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 the steps involved in manufacturing of bamboo fabric.
Overall, the process has nine steps that start from the plantation of the bamboo plants and end in producing different kinds of clothing. The main point of the process is to extract fibres from the plants inorder to create fabric from it.
The ideal season for planting bamboo plants is spring. After a full period of growth, the plants are harvested in autumn. They are then cut into thin strips by a sharp object. Next, the strips are crushed to produce a liquid pulp. The pulping is followed by filtration to separate long fibres from liquid.
After the separation of fibres, they are softened by addition of water and a chemical called amine oxide. The softened fibres are then spinned to create a yarn. Finally, this yarn is then weaved to make fabric to manufacture clothing items by using it.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The student successfully addresses all parts of the task by reporting the main features of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process. An appropriate overview is provided in the second paragraph, outlining the total number of steps and the ultimate purpose of the process. Key stages from the initial planting and harvesting to crushing, filtration, softening, spinning, and weaving are accurately captured and sequenced in accordance with the provided diagram. The response covers all required aspects without omitting major steps or introducing irrelevant external information, thereby meeting the requirements of Band 7.0 for this criterion.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The text displays a clear logical organisation and progression throughout, moving smoothly from the planting stage to the final manufacturing of clothing. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the introduction and overview from the body details. Cohesive devices such as 'After a full period of growth', 'They are then', 'Next', and 'Finally' are employed appropriately to connect ideas and steps, though cohesion is occasionally slightly mechanical. Overall, the flow is easy to follow and meets the descriptors for Band 7.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary for the task, successfully utilising subject-specific terms such as 'plantation', 'harvested', 'liquid pulp', 'filtration', 'softened', 'amine oxide', and 'spun'. There are minor lexical inaccuracies, such as misspelling 'inorder' as two words ('in order') and using 'spinned' (which should be 'spun', though 'spun' is correctly used later in the text) and 'weaved' instead of 'woven'. However, the vocabulary is adequate to convey the meaning clearly, fitting the Band 6.0 profile.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'After the separation of fibres, they are softened by addition of water and a chemical called amine oxide.' There are some minor grammatical slips, including missing articles (e.g., 'by addition of water' instead of 'by the addition of water') and awkward passive phrasing in 'Finally, this yarn is then weaved to make fabric to manufacture clothing items by using it.' Despite these errors, they do not impede communication, demonstrating a solid Band 6.0 level of grammatical control.
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