Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-02

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 6.0)

The instant noodles are manufactured when flour is stored in a storage silos and then it is passed to a mixer where the flour is transformed into a dough.Oil and water is added in it. Then it passes through rollers and dough sheets are mads. Next process is dough strips and then dough disks. Dough sheets are plan and discs are in uncooked noodles shape. In the next step the discs are cooked and dried. Oil is added while it's cooking process. Then vegetables and spices are added accordingly. The noodles are filled in cups. The quantity of the noodles in each cup is kept same. Then the last step is labelling and sealing. Noodles cups are sealed and then labels are applied on them. This is the instant manufacturing of noodles with usage of flour oil water and some other spices and addition of vegetables that are not necessary.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from raw material storage to final packaging. However, the report lacks an overview or a summary of the process, which is essential for Task 1. The description is purely sequential and misses the opportunity to group stages logically (e.g., preparation, cooking, and packaging). While all steps are mentioned, the lack of a clear introduction or concluding overview limits the score. To improve, ensure you provide a clear summary of the overall process in the introduction and group related steps to demonstrate a better understanding of the information presented.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is written as a single block of text, which negatively impacts the readability and logical structure. While there is a chronological progression using transition words like 'Then', 'Next', and 'In the next step', the lack of paragraphing makes the response feel like a list rather than a cohesive report. Cohesive devices are used somewhat mechanically. To achieve a higher band, you should organize the information into distinct paragraphs—for example, one for the preparation phase and another for the cooking and packaging phases—to improve the overall flow and logical progression of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'passed to', 'added in it', and 'next step' are used frequently. There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'dough sheets are mads' (should be 'made') and 'dough sheets are plan' (likely meant 'plain' or 'flat'). The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but it lacks the precision and variety required for higher bands. Incorporating more specific technical terminology related to manufacturing processes would significantly enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('Oil and water is added' should be 'are added') and spelling/word formation errors ('mads' instead of 'made'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some missing commas that would help clarify the flow of ideas. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of complex sentence structures and the frequency of errors prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and varying sentence length by using relative clauses or passive voice would improve your grammatical range.

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