Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-11-01

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 organic process to make cloth which includes series of steps.

The process relies on 9 major steps to create wearable fabric using bamboo plant as a raw material.

This muti-step process starts by growing bamboo plant in the spring and upon getting fully mature, is then harvested by the farmers in the autumn season. The harvested bamboo undergoes vigorous cutting to sort bamboo sticks in the form of long strips. In order to make the liquid pulp out of those strips, the step of crushing is involved. Now filtration is done to isolate long fibres from the liquid content. This step will provide bulk of raw fiber. Long fibres are therefore softens by adding mixture of water and amine oxide. Following spinning can lead to formation of rolls of yam which can then weaved to make a soft fabric. Ultimatey, this soft fabric can be used to design different clothes including shirts, socks and much more.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You cover the main stages in the correct order, from planting and autumn harvesting through processing, spinning, weaving and making clothing. The overview that this is a nine-step process using bamboo as its raw material is relevant, and details such as adding water and amine oxide and separating long fibres from liquid are accurately reported. However, some points are less fully or precisely described: the diagram shows the final products as a T-shirt and socks, while “shirts, socks and much more” adds an unsupported generalisation. The description of the early cutting stage is also unclear, and “soft fabric” is not identified as an explicit feature of the diagram. A more concise overview of the agricultural, fibre-processing and textile-making phases would make the key features clearer.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The stages are presented in a logical sequence, and linking expressions such as “In order to,” “Now,” “therefore” and “Following” help the reader follow the process. The response also moves from cultivation to processing and then to finished products, giving it a coherent overall arrangement. However, it is written as one continuous paragraph, so the main phases are not visually distinguished. Some links feel mechanical or unclear: “This step will provide bulk of raw fiber” interrupts the sequence without clearly explaining its relation to the next stage, and “Following spinning” is an awkward transition. Grouping the stages into paragraphs and using clearer references such as “The resulting fibres” would improve cohesion and make the progression easier to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use a suitable range of process vocabulary, including “harvested,” “crushing,” “filtration,” “fibres,” “spinning” and “woven,” which allows you to describe the stages without excessive repetition. Some less common choices, such as “raw material” and “isolate,” are appropriate to the topic. However, several word-choice, collocation and spelling problems reduce precision: “vigorous cutting” is not a natural description of the diagram, “rolls of yam” appears to be a misspelling of “yarn,” and “Ultimatey” is misspelled. “Bulk of raw fiber” is also imprecise in this context. Aim for accurate process collocations and check spelling carefully, especially for key technical terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You attempt a mix of simple and complex structures, including a time clause in “starts by growing bamboo plant in the spring” and a passive construction in “is then harvested.” Most of the process remains understandable, but some grammatical errors occur. For example, “Long fibres are therefore softens” combines a passive auxiliary with an incorrect verb form; write “the long fibres are therefore softened.” In “which can then weaved,” the passive requires “be woven.” Articles and number also need attention in “growing bamboo plant” and “the step of crushing is involved.” The opening phrase “shows organic process” is missing an article. Reviewing passive forms, articles and singular/plural agreement would improve accuracy while preserving your sentence variety.

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