Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-24
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 showcases the process of how fabric is made from bamboo. It is shown in 9 different steps in detail. The first step, starts with planting bamboo in the spring season which elevates the growth. Next, autumn is the season where; bamboo is harvested for further usage. In the 3rd step, bamboo is cut into different strips followed by the fourth step of crushing the strips to further convert it into a liquid pulp. In the fifth step, long fibres are separated from liquid for softening the fibres by adding water and amine oxide in the 6th step. In the seventh step, it is spinned to make yarn and in the eighth step, the weaving starts to assemble and make into a fabric. In the final step, after weaving we get a final product particularly a tshirt or a socks. The process ends here
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
The response covers all steps of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process from planting to the final products, outlining the main features accurately in sequence. However, there is no separate overview paragraph provided to highlight the key stages or overall nature of the process. Additionally, the word count is 145 words, which fails to meet the minimum requirement of 150 words. This incurs a penalty under Task Achievement. For a higher band, the writer needs to include an introductory overview and ensure the length requirement is fully satisfied.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5
The text demonstrates a logical chronological progression using sequential connectors such as 'Next', 'In the 3rd step', 'followed by', and 'In the final step'. However, the response is written as a single block paragraph without any paragraph breaks, which negatively impacts the visual layout and structural organisation of the essay. Cohesive devices are sometimes mechanical or overused ('In the third step...', 'In the fourth step...'). To achieve a higher band, the text should be organized into at least two or three distinct paragraphs (e.g., introduction/overview followed by body paragraphs detailing the stages).
Lexical Resource: Band 6.0
The student uses a sufficient range of vocabulary relevant to the diagram, including terms such as 'harvested', 'liquid pulp', 'long fibres', 'softening', and 'weave'. There are some awkward phrasings, such as 'elevates the growth' and 'make into a fabric', along with a minor grammatical error in 'a tshirt or a socks' (plural/singular mismatch). Spelling is generally accurate, but the lexical range lacks the more sophisticated, precise academic phrasing expected at higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0
The essay displays a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as participial phrases ('followed by the fourth step of crushing...') and relative clauses. There are a few noticeable grammatical slips and punctuation errors, including a misplaced semicolon ('season where; bamboo') and inconsistent verb tenses or singular/plural agreements ('a tshirt or a socks'). Despite these errors, meaning is generally clear throughout the response, corresponding to Band 6 control of grammar and punctuation.
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