Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-22

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 illustration demonstrates the process of fiber manufacturation from the bamboo plants. The process starts from the harvestation of bamboo plants, then they are processed and transfromed into the yarn, that is used to make different fiber products.

At the start, the bamboo plants are planted in the spring season and finally harvested in the autumn season. Next, they are cut into the strips. After that, strips are crushed to make the liquid pulp. Subsequently, the long fibers are filtered from the liquid. In next step, long strips are processed by water and amine oxide. This process makes the fibers softer. Furture, they are spun to make yarn out of it. Subsequently, yarn is converted into the weave, that is used to make fabric. Eventually, that fabric can be used for a number of products that could be made from it. Those can be t-shirts, socks or anything that the producers see fit to make from the fabric.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response successfully covers all the main stages of the process diagram, from planting the bamboo in spring to the final manufacturing of products like t-shirts and socks. The overview provided in the introduction and conclusion effectively summarises the overall process of transforming bamboo into yarn and subsequently into fabric and finished goods. All nine steps are reported in a logical sequence. However, there are minor inaccuracies in terminology, such as referring to the final output as 'fiber manufacturation' and 'fiber products' rather than fabric or textile items. Despite these minor vocabulary slips, all parts of the task are appropriately addressed, earning a solid band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay displays a clear logical progression from the initial planting phase through to the final product stage. The response is divided into an introductory overview and a body paragraph detailing the sequential steps. Cohesive devices are used to link the stages together, such as 'At the start', 'Next', 'After that', 'Subsequent', and 'Eventually'. However, some cohesive links feel slightly repetitive or mechanical, and referencing is occasionally imprecise, such as 'In next step, long strips are processed' where the grammatical link could be smoother. Paragraphing is adequate, but breaking the process into two logical body paragraphs would have enhanced readability and structural clarity.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating process-specific terms such as 'harvested', 'crushed', 'liquid pulp', 'filtered', 'spun', and 'weave'. However, there are noticeable word-formation and word-choice errors, such as 'manufacturation' (instead of manufacture or manufacturing) and 'harvestation' (instead of harvesting). Furthermore, phrases like 'processed by water and amine oxide' show slight unnaturalness in collocation. While these errors do not impede overall communication, they prevent the lexical score from reaching higher bands due to a lack of precision and flexibility.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response employs a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'The process starts from the harvestation of bamboo plants, then they are processed...' and 'Eventually, that fabric can be used for a number of products that could be made from it.' There are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings, including missing articles ('into the strips', 'in spring season'), incorrect prepositions, and minor punctuation slips. Some complex sentences contain minor redundancy, such as 'yarn is converted into the weave, that is used to make fabric.' Nonetheless, the meaning remains clear throughout, and the errors do not severely disrupt communication.

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