Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-04

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 demonstrates how instant noodles are made in just a few stages

Overall, the process include eight crucial steps, starting from storing flour in silos to finally appling the label and sealing. There are two main stages, one for preparing the dough and noodles, the other for cooking, seasoning, and packaging.

Regarding the vital stages of the phase, a truck delivers large amount of flour, those are strictly stored in huge silos. After that, it is mixed with water and oil in a mixer. The mixture then goes through rollers, which is to make dough sheet. These will be perfectly cut to dough strips.

In the remaining steps, the dough strips are shaped into circular discs, before cooking it in oil and drying. After that, the noodles are put in plastic cups, which vegetables and spices are added for more flavour. Finally, the cups are labeled and sealed, before getting delivered to shops for customers' puchase.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response successfully identifies the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process. You have provided a clear overview and followed the sequence logically. However, the report could be improved by including more specific details from the diagram, such as the specific temperatures or the duration of the drying process, which are key features of the visual data. While you mention the eight steps, the description of the 'dough sheet' and 'dough strips' is a bit brief. To reach a higher band, ensure that all key features are highlighted with more precision and that the comparison between the two main stages is more explicitly linked to the visual information provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs detailing the process. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Regarding', 'After that', and 'In the remaining steps' helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the flow is occasionally slightly mechanical. For example, the transition between the mixing and the shaping could be smoother. The referencing is generally clear, though some sentences feel slightly disjointed. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate and the progression of ideas is easy to follow throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the process, such as 'manufactured', 'silos', 'crucial', and 'flavour'. There are some minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'appling' (applying) and 'puchase' (purchase). Additionally, 'large amount of flour' should be 'a large amount of flour'. While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. Incorporating more precise technical terms related to industrial processes would enhance your score. Despite these minor errors, the meaning remains clear throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'the process include' (should be 'includes'), 'those are strictly stored' (referring to flour, which is uncountable), and 'which vegetables and spices are added' (should be 'to which...'). The phrase 'which is to make dough sheet' is also grammatically awkward. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of relative clauses will help improve your accuracy.

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