Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-12

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 illustration displays the process of manufacturing fabric from bamboo.

Overall, It is a linear process that begin with planting bamboo plants in spring season and in the end we obtain fabric such as shirt, socks and many other things. The fabric is manufactured through a man made process and bamboo goes through total of 8 stages to form a fabric that is usable.

Bamboo is the necessary component required for initiating manufacturing of fabric, thus bamboo are planted in spring season. Later on , in autumn season, bamboo's are harvested to be used. In the third stage bamboo are cut into strips and then those strips are crushed to make liquid pulp at fourth stage. In the next fifth stage, we do filtration where long fibers are separated from liquid and then we add water and amine oxide to soften the fibers at sixth stage. Afterwards at seventh stage, we roll up the fibers by spinning to make a yam that could be used for weaving purposes at the eight stage, finally resulting in an fabric at the ninth stage.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You cover the main stages in the correct order, from planting in spring and harvesting in autumn through processing the fibres, spinning yarn and weaving fabric. The overview also identifies the start and end of the process, and the final clothing items are a reasonable interpretation of the diagram. However, the overview says there are eight stages, whereas the diagram numbers nine; this conflicts with your later reference to a ninth stage. The final step is shown as finished clothing, not simply fabric, and this could be stated more precisely. Some details are also less fully explained: for example, the diagram shows the fibres being softened with water and amine oxide, but the description does not clearly distinguish this from the preceding filtration stage. A more accurate, concise overview and precise stage count would strengthen the response.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall arrangement: an introduction, an overview and a chronological account of the stages. The sequence is easy to follow, and markers such as “Later on,” “In the next fifth stage” and “Afterwards” help guide the reader through the process. This logical progression is a strength. However, the repeated stage-numbering language makes the account somewhat mechanical, and the long final paragraph contains many steps in one sentence-like chain. The overview also creates a small cohesion problem by saying “total of 8 stages” before the body refers to a ninth. Grouping the stages into clearer phases—growing and harvesting, processing, then making the finished products—and using more varied linking would make the progression smoother and more controlled.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of process vocabulary, including “harvested,” “crushed,” “filtration,” “fibers,” “spinning” and “weaving,” so the reader can understand how the material changes. Some less common terms, such as “amine oxide,” are included accurately from the diagram. However, several choices are imprecise or awkward: “yam” appears to be a misspelling of “yarn,” “roll up the fibers” does not describe spinning naturally, and “man made process” is unnecessary and not a useful contrast. There are also repeated general words such as “stage” and “fabric.” More precise process collocations and careful spelling would improve flexibility and accuracy without changing the clear meaning.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and complex forms, including the overview clause “that begin with planting” and the sequence joined by “and then.” The meaning is generally understandable, but some grammatical errors occur across the response. For example, “a linear process that begin” needs subject–verb agreement, while “bamboo are planted” and “bamboo are harvested” use incorrect agreement. Articles and plurals are also inconsistent in “an fabric” and “a total of 8 stages,” and “in spring season” needs a more natural article pattern. Capitalisation after “Overall” and punctuation around “Later on” also need attention. Check agreement, articles and sentence boundaries during revision; these corrections would make your varied sentence forms more accurate.

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