Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-28
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 process chart illustrates how fabric is produced from bamboo.
Overall, it is evident that the whole process contains nine steps. It starts from the plantation of bamboo plants and ends with clothes.
To begin with, in spring season bamboo plants are planted , by the autumn the plants get ready for harvesting. After that, the harvested bamboo go for another step where it is cut into strips, then the strips undergo crushing to make liquid pulp. Moreover, the liquid pulp goes for filtration to separate long fibres.
Next, the selected soften fibres added with water and amine oxide then the soft fibres go to next step where the fibres are rolled to make a yarn. However, to make clothes a few other steps as well, that is weaving to make fabric which is the second last step. Finally, the fabric is made into clothes such as, socks and t-shirts. In summary, the process begins with the plantation of bamboo and, after several stages of processing ends with the production of finished clothing.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5
The student successfully addresses all parts of the task by outlining the main stages of the bamboo manufacturing process, from planting to the final production of clothing. The overview clearly highlights the total number of steps and the overall beginning and end points of the process. Key details, such as cutting into strips, making liquid pulp, filtering, adding water and amine oxide, spinning, and weaving, are accurately reported without omitting major information. The information is well-supported by the visual data, showing a clear understanding of the diagram's sequence and details. Therefore, the response meets the requirements for a Band 7.0 in Task Achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0
The response exhibits a clear logical organization and progression throughout. The student effectively uses introductory and concluding framing, as well as sequencing devices such as 'To begin with', 'After that', 'Next', and 'Finally' to guide the reader through the stages of the process. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction, body steps, and conclusion. While some of the cohesive links are slightly repetitive or mechanical, the logical flow remains easy to follow. This performance aligns comfortably with the criteria for a Band 6.5 or 7.0; it achieves clear progression and logical structuring.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for the task, successfully employing process-related terms like 'plantation', 'harvesting', 'strips', 'liquid pulp', 'filtration', 'fibres', 'yarn', and 'fabric'. There are some minor lexical and collocation errors, such as 'soften fibres added with water' instead of 'softened fibres mixed with water' or 'the harvested bamboo go for another step', but these do not impede communication. The use of less common vocabulary is attempted with reasonable success, placing this response firmly in the Band 6.0 category.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing relative clauses and time conjunctions (e.g., 'where it is cut into strips', 'which is the second last step'). However, there are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasing instances, such as 'in spring season bamboo plants are planted , by the autumn the plants get ready' (run-on sentence), 'the selected soften fibres added with water' (missing passive verb components), and missing plural or article markers. Although these errors are noticeable and detract from precision, they rarely impede overall comprehension, making this a solid Band 6.0 performance.
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