Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-03

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 diagram illustrate the process of product manufacturing noodles, starting from the storage tank phase down to the last part which is the brand sealing.

Overall, the production material which is flour is stored in a huge silo tank. From the silo tank , the flour will be transported to the mixer which contains a certain measurement of water and oil, it will be mixed thoroughly and will be rolled into a dough sheets and will be conveyed to dough strips, after the strips stage it will form noodles disc which it will be cooked will a little oil and it will dry after cooking. after cooking and drying, the vegetables and spices will be added in a cup and it be subsequently sealed and packaged with the companies brand packing.

lastly after the sealing and brand packaging the product will undergo a final quality testing and it will finally be out to the market for consumption.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from the storage of flour to the final market distribution. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview or summary of the key trends or stages. The response would benefit from a more structured approach, perhaps grouping the stages into logical phases (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging). While all parts of the diagram are mentioned, the lack of a clear, distinct overview paragraph limits the score. The description of the process is accurate, but it reads more like a list of steps rather than a cohesive summary of a manufacturing cycle.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into two paragraphs, but the second paragraph is quite long and dense, making it difficult to follow the progression of the process. The use of cohesive devices is limited and somewhat repetitive, relying heavily on 'and' and 'after'. There is a lack of variety in linking words, which makes the flow feel mechanical. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'it will be cooked will a little oil', where the subject 'it' is ambiguous. Improved paragraphing and a wider range of transition signals would significantly enhance the logical flow of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'product manufacturing noodles' instead of 'noodle manufacturing process' and 'companies brand packing' instead of 'branded packaging'. The range of vocabulary is limited, and there is little attempt to use more sophisticated or precise terminology related to industrial processes (e.g., 'extrusion', 'automated', 'conveyor belt'). While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of lexical variety and precision prevents a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, for example, 'The diagram illustrate' (should be 'illustrates') and 'it be subsequently sealed' (should be 'it is'). There are also punctuation issues, such as missing commas and incorrect spacing before punctuation marks. Some sentences are run-on, making them difficult to parse. While the errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to distract the reader and indicate a lack of control over complex structures.

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