Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

The diagram illustrates the nine-stage process of producing fabric from bamboo plants.

Overall, bamboo undergoes several stages before it is transformed into fabric and eventually used to make clothing. These stages include planting and harvesting the bamboo, cutting and crushing it, filtering and softening the fibres, and finally spinning and weaving them into fabric.

In spring, bamboo plants are cultivated and are then harvested in autumn. After harvesting, the bamboo is passed through a cutting process in which it cut into strips, which are subsequently crushed to produce liquid pulp. The pulp is then filtered to separate the long fibres from the liquid. In the sixth stage, the fibres are softened by adding water and amine oxide.

Once the fibres have been softened, they are spun to produce yarn. The yarn is then woven to make fabric. Finally, the finished fabric is used to produce various items of clothing, such as shirts and daily wear garments.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5

The student successfully covers all parts of the task, providing a clear and accurate summary of the nine-stage manufacturing process of bamboo fabric. An effective overview is given in the second paragraph, outlining the main phases from cultivation to final garment production. All key stages—such as planting, harvesting, cutting, crushing, filtering, softening, spinning, weaving, and clothing creation—are reported logically and match the provided visual data precisely without any noticeable omissions or misinterpretations. The response satisfies all core requirements for Task Achievement at a high level.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5

The writing demonstrates a clear logical organisation and progression from the beginning to the end of the process. Paragraphing is used appropriately, separating the introduction, overview, and the chronological steps of the process effectively. Cohesive devices such as 'In spring', 'After harvesting', 'subsequently', and 'Once the fibres have been softened' are employed smoothly to guide the reader through the sequence of events. Referencing is clear throughout, contributing to an easy and natural flow.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

The student exhibits an adequate and precise range of vocabulary suitable for a process description, incorporating appropriate technical and semi-technical terms such as 'cultivated', 'liquid pulp', 'amine oxide', and 'spun'. Word choices are generally accurate and natural, enabling clear communication of the manufacturing steps. Although rare uncommon lexical items could be expanded further for top bands, the vocabulary used effectively fulfills the demands of the task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.5

The response features a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, demonstrating control over passive voice constructions which are essential for describing a process (e.g., 'bamboo plants are cultivated', 'the bamboo is passed through', 'the fibres are softened'). There is one minor grammatical slip in the third paragraph ('in which it cut into strips' should be 'in which it is cut into strips'). However, the majority of sentences are error-free and punctuation is handled well, ensuring that the minor error does not impede communication.

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