Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-29
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 given figure illustrate manufacturing instant noodles in the factory.
Overall, the process mainly divided in 8 step. things used in this process such as; dough sheets, oil, cups, vegetables, noodles discs and labels.
The process start with keep flour in storage silos and then next step is all things moving for mixing, due to mixing add some amount of water and add oil also. another step after mixing convert in dough sheets by rollers, after complete this step dough sheets convert in dough strips.
Once this step is done, dough sheets moving into noodles discs and then it's time for drying and cooking noodles. and then mai
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, as it is only 108 words long. Consequently, the description of the manufacturing process is incomplete and stops abruptly mid-sentence. While the response attempts to identify the main stages, such as storage, mixing, and rolling, it lacks the necessary detail and comprehensive overview required for a Band 6 or higher. The failure to complete the description of the final stages (packaging and distribution) significantly impacts the task achievement, as the process is not fully reported.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response shows some attempt at logical sequencing, starting with an overview and moving through the steps chronologically. However, the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often inaccurate, such as 'things used in this process such as' and 'another step after mixing convert in'. Paragraphing is present but the abrupt ending disrupts the overall flow and coherence of the text. The lack of sufficient linking words makes the progression between steps feel disjointed rather than fluid.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Basic terms like 'things', 'step', and 'moving' are used repeatedly, which restricts the ability to describe the technical process with precision. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'convert in dough sheets' instead of 'converted into dough sheets'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the process clearly, and the lack of variety prevents the response from achieving a higher score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The grammar is characterized by frequent errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are significant issues with subject-verb agreement and verb forms, such as 'The given figure illustrate' (should be 'illustrates') and 'process mainly divided' (should be 'is mainly divided'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence construction. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with misused semicolons and missing capital letters at the start of sentences. These persistent errors indicate a limited control over basic grammatical structures.
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