Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-08
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 making process of instant noodles.
Their are eight main parts of manufacturing instant noodles. Starting with the storage flour and ending with the labelling and sealing the cups. water and oil added during the process. Vagetables and spices are added near the end.
The flour brought to storage silos from there the flour gose through to mixer where the water and oil added in the flour and will make a dough. The Dough will go through rollers and converted into Dough sheets. These dough sheets will run into a cutter and coverted into dough strips and these strips will be cut into noodles discs and these discs will fried in cooking oil for drying. Then the noodle discs will put into cups where the vagetables and spices will added into noodles. In the end of the process the labels and sealing will put on the noodle cups.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from storage to packaging. However, the overview is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear summary of the overall process flow. While the key stages are identified, the description is a bit repetitive and lacks the analytical comparison required for a higher band. For instance, the transition between stages is described in a very linear, list-like fashion rather than grouping related steps (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging). To improve, you should focus on synthesizing the information to highlight the transformation of the raw materials into the final product more effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into two paragraphs, which is a reasonable approach. However, the progression of ideas is quite basic. The use of cohesive devices is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on 'then' and 'these'. There is a lack of variety in linking words, which makes the flow feel somewhat disjointed. For example, the transition between the dough preparation and the frying stage could be improved with more sophisticated connectors to show the logical sequence of the process. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs needs more careful planning to ensure a smoother flow of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite simple and repetitive. You use basic terms like 'making process', 'parts', and 'put into'. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'Vagetables' (vegetables) and 'gose' (goes), and some awkward phrasing like 'storage flour' instead of 'flour storage'. To achieve a higher score, you should aim to use more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'conveyed', 'transformed', 'subsequently', or 'processed'. Expanding your range of verbs and nouns will help you describe the stages with greater accuracy and sophistication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with subject-verb agreement ('The diagram illustrate', 'flour gose', 'water and oil added') and article usage. The sentence structures are mostly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. Passive voice is attempted, which is appropriate for a process description, but it is often executed incorrectly (e.g., 'water and oil added' instead of 'water and oil are added'). These errors occur frequently and occasionally impede the clarity of the process description. Focusing on consistent verb tense usage and correct passive construction will significantly improve your accuracy.
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