Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-23

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 shows step-by-step process of how clothes are manufactured from by bamboo.

Overall, the whole process is divided into nine stages. To begin with the plantation of bamboo plant in spring season and terminates with the weaving stage.

Initially, the bamboo plants are cultivated in spring season and harvested in autumn season. The harvestation is usually done by mechanically. Moreover, in the next stage, harvested bamboo plants are cut into the strips which are then crushed to made liquid pulp.

Furthermore, in next step, filteration is done by means to seperate the lonf fibers from liquid with the help of stain. Subsequently, this filtrate is added with water and amine oxide to make soften fibers. Following stage is making the yarn by spinning. In the second last stage, long sheets of the yarn are made to prepare the final fabric. Finally, the shirts and socks are prepared and ready to go to market.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You cover the main stages from planting through to finished clothing, and the seasonal details and processing steps are generally relevant and accurate. The overview identifies the nine-stage structure, but it incorrectly says the process terminates with weaving; the diagram continues to the production of clothing. Some details are also unclear or inaccurate: harvesting is not described as mechanical in the diagram, and the final fabric is woven rather than made from “long sheets” of yarn. The response would be stronger with a more accurate overview of the start and end points and clearer reporting of the key transformations, especially crushing, filtering, softening, spinning and weaving. Overall, the task is addressed, though some features are less fully and precisely reported than others.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall sequence and is divided into an introduction, an overview and paragraphs describing the stages. Linking expressions such as “Initially,” “Furthermore,” “Subsequently” and “Finally” help the reader follow the process, and the stages are mostly presented in the correct order. This gives the report a coherent progression. However, some transitions feel mechanical, and “In the second last stage” is confusing because the next sentence introduces the final stage. The overview also conflicts with the ending by saying the process terminates at weaving. Improve cohesion by grouping the stages into clearer phases and using references such as “these fibres” or “the resulting yarn” to connect steps without relying so heavily on sequencing phrases.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use a suitable range of process vocabulary, including “cultivated,” “harvested,” “crushed,” “pulp,” “fibers,” “spinning” and “fabric.” These choices make the manufacturing sequence understandable, and some less common terms are attempted. However, several word choices or forms are inaccurate: “harvestation” is not the natural noun, “filtrate” does not clearly describe the fibres being softened, and “stain” is not the appropriate term for the filtering equipment. There are also spelling errors such as “seperate” and “lonf,” while “made to prepare” is an awkward collocation. Aim for precise process terms and check spelling and word forms; this would make the description more natural and exact.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, including clauses linked with “which” and “to make,” and the sequence remains understandable. Some grammatical errors, however, are noticeable. The opening needs an article and a corrected construction: “a step-by-step process” and “made from bamboo.” In “the whole process is divided into nine stages,” the tense is acceptable, but “To begin with the plantation … and terminates” is a sentence fragment with an inconsistent structure. Other examples include “cut into the strips,” “crushed to made,” and “is added with water,” which show problems with articles, verb forms and passive patterns. Use complete sentences and check verb forms and sentence structure carefully while retaining your attempts at complex clauses.

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