Band 6+: The diagrams below show The life cycle of the silkworm and the stages in the production of silk cloth. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The picture ilustrate the life revolution of the silkworm and the different phases in the production of silk fabric.

Overall, there are four different steps to complete the life cycle of silkworm, whereas the production of silk garments from silkworm consists of five diverse steps.

In the first instant, the silkworm lays eggs then, it takes up to 10 days to transform the eggs into silkworm larvae. These larvae eat mulberry leaves as food to grow. After 4 to 6 weeks, these larvae produce the silk thread around their own body. This procedure continues for 3 to 6 days, then it completely turns into a cocoon. It takes 16 days for the cocoon to perfectly grow and turn into a moth.

In the first stage of the production of silk cloth, the cocoons are selected, after this they are boiled in water for some time. Next, the boiled cocoons are unwound into a thread ranging from 300-m to 900-m. After unwinding the threads twisted and soaked in dye. Once the threads are dyed, they are sent to be woven into clothes. Once weaving is done, the clothes are sent for a second coating of dye, after this the clothes are ready for wearing.