Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-25

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)

The below diagram demonstrates manufacturing of instant noodles.

In an overview there are 8 steps following in making of instant noodles. First they are starts from flour is store in storage silos and end on Labels when the steps are completed.

Now I described the whole Diagram step by step from start to end .This process starts from a flour car which is store on storage silos after this water and oil added and send into mixer and live on rollers to dough sheets then they are cut into small sheets which is called Dough strips.

The next step is Dough strips Change into noodles discs and pass out cooking and drying then it is fill into the cups after adding vegetables+ spices Now the last step occur which is labeling the company labels are put on the instant noodles cups then they are ready for selling and eating for individuals who buy for eating.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the manufacturing process, from the storage of flour to the final labeling. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview of the process as a whole. While the student identifies the eight steps, the summary of the process is fragmented. The inclusion of personal commentary like 'ready for selling and eating for individuals who buy for eating' is unnecessary and detracts from the formal tone required for an Academic Task 1 report. To improve, focus on grouping the stages logically (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging) rather than listing them sequentially.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into three short paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'then' and 'after this'. The transition between sentences is sometimes abrupt, making the text feel like a list of steps rather than a cohesive report. Paragraphing is present but not used effectively to group related stages of the process. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect the stages of the process more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, relying heavily on words provided in the prompt (e.g., 'flour', 'storage silos', 'noodles', 'cups'). There are instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'flour car' and 'pass out cooking and drying'. The range of vocabulary is limited, and there is little attempt to use more precise or academic terminology to describe the manufacturing stages. To improve, try to use synonyms and more specific verbs related to industrial processes, such as 'conveyed', 'transformed', 'sealed', or 'distributed'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. For example, 'First they are starts from flour is store' and 'Now I described the whole Diagram' show significant control issues. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary capitalization and missing commas. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at complex sentences are often grammatically incorrect. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and ensuring consistent verb tenses throughout the report.

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