Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-24

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 5.5)

Manufacturing instant noodles

This picture shows , how to make noodles?First of all store the corn seeds and then convert it into corn flour . Then mixer with water and oil because the flour are wet and then mix it up . then passes to dough sheets with the use of rollers and then convert it into dough strips with the use of dough strip machine .and than convert it into round circle shape because the shape of noodles looking so aggressive .Than going to hot oil and cooking them and than dry it . and than buy a cups and than noodles are going to cup machine and noodles are equally distribute to each cup than add some vegetables and some spices with same flavours . some time makes different flavours like chilli magic,garlic .and than labelling with other brands and other companies than sealing and packing and than sales.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from raw materials to final packaging. However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the process, which is essential for Task 1. The description is somewhat mechanical and relies heavily on listing steps rather than synthesizing information. Furthermore, the tone is occasionally inappropriate for an academic report, such as describing the shape of the noodles as 'aggressive'. To improve, you should group the stages into logical phases (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging) and provide a concise summary of the overall process in the introduction.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response lacks paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of the process. While there is a basic chronological sequence, the overuse of 'and then' and 'than' (often used incorrectly for 'then') creates a repetitive and mechanical flow. There is a lack of varied cohesive devices to link ideas effectively. To reach a higher band, you should organize your writing into distinct paragraphs—for example, one for the preparation of the dough and another for the cooking and packaging stages—and use a wider range of linking words like 'subsequently', 'following this', or 'once completed'.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Many words are used inaccurately, such as 'buy a cups' instead of 'placing the noodles into cups' and 'sales' instead of 'distribution' or 'retail'. The word 'aggressive' is an inappropriate choice for describing the shape of noodles. There are also frequent spelling errors, such as 'mixer' instead of 'mixture' and 'than' used repeatedly in place of 'then'. To improve, focus on learning specific technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes and ensure you use the correct parts of speech.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of simple, error-prone sentences. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the flour are wet') and incorrect sentence structure, such as starting sentences with 'This picture shows , how to make noodles?'. Punctuation is also problematic, with missing or misplaced commas and periods. The response lacks complex sentence structures. To improve, practice using passive voice, which is standard for describing processes (e.g., 'The flour is mixed with water'), and focus on basic sentence construction to ensure clarity and accuracy.

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