Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-29

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 diagram illustrates nine major steps involving in the production of fabric from the prominent raw material bamboo. The major steps of fabric production includes cutting, crushing, filtering and oxidization.

First of all, bamboo plants are planted during the spring season which are then harvested during autumn. After harvest, bamboo plants are cutted into strips using machinery. Followed by cutting, the strips of bamboo are crushed and the liquid pulp is collected. In the next stage, the pulp is filtered in order to seperate long fibres from the liquid. Further, water and amine oxide to added to the filterd liquid to soften the fibres. Subsequently, fibres are spinned to make a yarn. This stage is followed by weaving process which leads to the production of fabric. Finally, different typess of wearable clothes like shirts and socks are ready for sale.

To sum up, manufacturing of fabric from bamboo is a long procedure which consumes time from planting bamboo to producing ready to wear clothes

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

The student successfully covers all nine stages of the bamboo fabric manufacturing process, from planting and harvesting to the final wearable clothes. The overview is somewhat basic, as it is combined with the introduction, but the main features and sequence of the process are clearly reported. The response is accurate according to the visual data provided, successfully noting the key stages such as crushing, filtering, softening with amine oxide, spinning, and weaving. To reach a higher band, the overview could be more comprehensive and distinct from the introduction, outlining the overall nature of the process (e.g., linear vs. cyclic or multi-stage).

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response is arranged logically and follows the chronological order of the process diagram. Cohesive devices are used effectively to guide the reader through the stages, such as 'First of all', 'After harvest', 'In the next stage', 'Further', and 'Finally'. Paragraphing is utilized, separating the introduction/overview, the body paragraph detailing the steps, and a brief concluding summary. However, referencing and transitions could be slightly more sophisticated to achieve a higher band score, as some of the mechanical linkers make the flow a bit rigid.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for a process diagram, using terms such as 'prominent raw material', 'machinery', 'liquid pulp', 'oxidization', and 'wearable clothes'. However, there are some word formation and collocation errors, such as 'typess' (spelling), 'cutted' (incorrect past participle form), and 'water and amine oxide to added' (grammatical/lexical slip). Less common vocabulary is attempted with mixed success. To improve, the student should ensure accurate spelling and word forms when utilizing technical process terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The student employs a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, utilizing passive voice appropriately for a scientific or industrial process (e.g., 'bamboo plants are planted', 'the pulp is filtered'). There are, however, several noticeable grammatical errors, such as 'nine major steps involving in' (incorrect participle), 'cutted into strips' (non-standard verb form), and 'water and amine oxide to added' (missing auxiliary verb 'are'). These errors occasionally disrupt the flow, but communication is never impeded. Punctuation is generally acceptable.

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