Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-11

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 daigram illustrate the process of making instant noodles

overall there are eight stages of how to make the instant noodles

firstly , the flour delivered to the factory by truck and stored in silos . Then In the rollers they mix the water and the oil after that in dough is rolled out in the flat sheets and cut it in the noodles sheet . Next the noodles disc will cook in the oil and also drying it and when they dried they placed them in the cups and at the same time the vegatables are also drying and placed them in the cups and they also add spices in the cups .Finally the cups are labeled and sealed before ready for distribution.

In conclusion the instant noodles made by shaping , mixing , cooking , drying and packaging before the product reaches to the customers. Thats how the instant noodles made

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from the delivery of flour to the final packaging. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview of the process as a whole. While the key steps are identified, the explanation of the transition between stages is simplistic. The inclusion of a conclusion is good, but it repeats information already provided rather than synthesizing the process effectively. To improve, ensure that the relationship between the stages is more clearly articulated and that the summary highlights the transformation of raw materials into the final product more professionally.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into three short paragraphs, which is a basic structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is repetitive and sometimes mechanical, relying heavily on 'then', 'next', and 'finally'. The progression of ideas is logical, but the lack of sophisticated linking words makes the flow feel disjointed. Paragraphing is present, but the paragraphs are very brief and lack internal development. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider variety of cohesive devices and ensure that sentences are linked more fluidly to create a more cohesive narrative.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. There are several spelling errors, such as 'daigram' instead of 'diagram' and 'vegatables' instead of 'vegetables'. The range of vocabulary is limited, with frequent repetition of simple verbs like 'make', 'add', and 'placed'. There is little attempt to use more precise or academic terminology related to manufacturing processes, such as 'processed', 'incorporated', or 'distributed'. Expanding your vocabulary to include more specific process-related terms will significantly improve your score in this criterion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'the flour delivered' (missing auxiliary verb 'is'), 'in dough is rolled' (incorrect preposition), and 'cut it in the noodles sheet' (incorrect pronoun usage and preposition). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with spaces before commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic sentence construction and verb tense usage prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage.

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