Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-25
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 below demonstrates that how bamboo is used to manufacture fabric.
Overall, it involves eight steps starting from planting a bamboo plant which is then utilized by harvesting and cutting. As a result, fabric is produced.
The first step indicates the planting of bamboo plants which is done in the spring season. Furthermore, during the autumn season, farmer harvests it and then it is cut into strips. Moreover, these strips are crushed for making the liquid pump. The next stage involves filtration. In this stage, long fibres are separated from the liquid through the process of filtration. After this step, these fibres need to be softened.
Once filtration is done, fibres are then softened by adding water and amine oxide. In the next stage, spinning is carried out to make yam from fibres. Additionally, weaving is done to make fabric. Lastly, the fabric is ready which could be used in making shirts and socks.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0
The student addresses all parts of the task by outlining the main stages of how bamboo fabric is manufactured, from planting to the final product. The overview captures the general process adequately, noting the start and end points ('starting from planting a bamboo plant... fabric is produced'). Key stages such as harvesting, cutting into strips, crushing, filtration, softening, spinning, and weaving are all reported in sequence. However, there are minor inaccuracies in naming certain components, such as referring to 'liquid pump' instead of 'liquid pulp' and 'yam' instead of 'yarn'. Despite these minor slips, the main features are successfully selected and reported, meeting the expectations for a Band 6.5 or 7.0 task response.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0
The response shows a clear logical organisation and progression throughout, following the chronological steps of the diagram accurately. The student uses cohesive devices and transition markers such as 'Overall', 'The first step', 'Furthermore', 'Moreover', 'The next stage', and 'Once filtration is done' to guide the reader through the sequence. Paragraphing is used, though the body of the text could be split into two separate paragraphs for better visual and logical separation of the growing/harvesting phase from the chemical and manufacturing phases. Referencing is generally clear, though minor repetition of structures occurs. Overall, the cohesion is reasonably well managed, fitting the Band 6.5 descriptor well.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully attempting less common and process-specific terminology such as 'manufacture', 'filtration', 'softened', 'amine oxide', 'spinning', and 'weaving'. However, there are notable lexical errors and typos, including 'liquid pump' instead of 'liquid pulp', 'farmer harvests it' (missing article/pluralisation), and 'yam' instead of 'yarn'. These vocabulary choices and spelling slips cause slight awkwardness, though they do not seriously impede communication. The lexical range is sufficient for the task but lacks the precision required for higher bands, placing it firmly at Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing relative clauses and passive voice constructions appropriately for a process description (e.g., 'which is done in the spring season', 'strips are crushed', 'fibres are then softened'). There are some grammatical errors, such as 'demonstrates that how bamboo is used' (unnecessary conjunction/particle) and 'farmer harvests it' (missing plural/article). Punctuation and sentence structures are generally controlled well enough to ensure that meaning is rarely obscured. The frequency of error-free sentences combined with occasional grammatical slips aligns well with the Band 6.0 descriptors.
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