Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-28

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)

Now,we manufacture a noodles first the flour in storage silos and the flour mix in water and oil the mixture of flour that would be pass into the dough strips and the noodles disc already ready for make a noodles design after this process the brush rub in the noodles and drying the noodles and pack in the cups the different spices and vegetables types of noodles after make and pack the noodles the different labelling and sealing in the noodles cups we must mark a labels in the noodles cups because there are many different flavour of noodles

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 99 words. This significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the description of the manufacturing process. While the response attempts to outline the stages of noodle production, it lacks a clear overview or summary of the main features. The description is fragmented and misses several key details from the diagram, such as the specific order of the drying and seasoning stages. Because the response is substantially under-length and lacks a coherent summary, it does not adequately address the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The text lacks logical organization and paragraphing. It is written as a single, run-on block of text, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of the manufacturing process. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link the stages of the process; instead, the writer relies on repetitive phrases like 'after this process' and 'in the noodles'. The absence of clear transitions between the steps means the reader struggles to identify the sequence of events. To improve, the writer should use clear paragraph breaks and transition words such as 'initially', 'subsequently', and 'finally'.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'noodles', 'cups', and 'make'. There is little attempt to use precise technical vocabulary related to industrial processes (e.g., 'extrusion', 'dehydration', 'packaging'). Phrases such as 'already ready for make a noodles design' are awkward and demonstrate a lack of control over word choice and collocation. The vocabulary is insufficient to describe the process with the necessary precision required for an Academic Task 1 response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are significant issues with sentence structure, including run-on sentences and a lack of proper punctuation. Verb forms are often incorrect, such as 'the flour mix in water' (should be 'is mixed') and 'we must mark a labels' (should be 'labels are applied'). The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple, poorly constructed clauses. The lack of control over basic grammar, including subject-verb agreement and article usage, makes the text difficult to read.

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