Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-21

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 7.0)

he diagram illustrates the process of producing fabric from bamboo.

Overall, it is a linear process consisting of nine stages, beginning with the cultivation of bamboo and ending with the manufacture of clothes.

Initially, bamboo plants are grown during the spring season. Once they have grown, they are harvested in autumn. The harvested bamboo is then cut into narrow strips, which are subsequently crushed to create a liquid pulp. After this, the pulp is filtered in order to separate the long fibers from the liquid.

In the next stage, the extracted fibers are softened by adding water and amine oxide. This treatment makes the fibers suitable for further processing. The softened fibers are then spun into yarn, which serves as the raw material for fabric production. Following this, the yarn is woven to from bamboo fabric.

In the final stage, the finished fabric is used to manufacture various clothing items, such as T-shirts and socks.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The student provides a clear and accurate overview of the process diagram, correctly identifying that it is a linear process consisting of nine stages. All main features of the diagram are reported in logical sequential order, from the initial cultivation of bamboo plants in spring to the final manufacture of clothing items such as T-shirts and socks. Intermediate stages, such as crushing strips into pulp, filtering, softening with water and amine oxide, spinning into yarn, and weaving, are accurately described without any significant omissions or misinterpretations of the visual data. The response meets the task requirements effectively, demonstrating a well-developed and focused approach to Task Achievement, closely aligning with the criteria for Band 8.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response exhibits a clear logical organisation and progression throughout. Information is grouped sensibly into four well-structured paragraphs, moving from introduction and overview to the early stages, intermediate processing, and final manufacture. Cohesive devices are used appropriately and naturally to guide the reader through the sequence of steps, such as 'Initially', 'Once they have grown', 'subsequently', 'After this', 'In the next stage', and 'Following this'. Paragraphing is used sufficiently and appropriately, and referencing throughout the text remains clear and unambiguous, earning a solid Band 7.0 for Coherence and Cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The student uses a sufficient and appropriate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating less common technical terms derived from the prompt and general process language, such as 'cultivation', 'liquid pulp', 'amine oxide', 'processed', and 'manufacture'. Word choice is generally precise, as seen in expressions like 'narrow strips', 'extracted fibers', and 'raw material'. There are minor typographical or lexical slips, notably the lowercase initial letter in 'he' at the start of the essay and a minor typographical error in 'to from' instead of 'to form' in the third paragraph. Overall, the lexical range is adequate and precise enough to secure a Band 7.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The writer demonstrates a good control of grammar and punctuation, utilising a variety of complex sentence structures alongside simple forms. Examples of successful complex constructions include 'Once they have grown, they are harvested in autumn' and 'The harvested bamboo is then cut into narrow strips, which are subsequently crushed to create a liquid pulp.' The majority of sentences are grammatically accurate, with good management of passive voice structures which are essential for describing manufacturing processes. Although there is a minor preposition or spelling error ('to from' in paragraph 3) and a missing capital letter at the very beginning of the response ('he' instead of 'The'), these errors are rare slips and do not impede communication, warranting a Band 7.5 score.

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