Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-12

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 label diagram illustrates the manufacturing process of instant noodles.

Overall, it is a man made process involving eight steps, starts from storage of flour and end to the labelling products. The noodles are made by adding water and oil in accurate proportion, and spices and vegetables are mixed just before the labelling and sealing.

In industry, the flour is stored in the large storage silos, from there, the flour goes to the processing unit. The mixer helps to add water and oil in a specific quantity to make dough, the dough spreads on the rollers which help to make dough sheets and these sheets are cut into dough strips. The strips are converted into noodles by noodles discs and are cook in oil, after cooking it is dried on the drying sheet.

The dry noodles are put into cups and here vegetables and spices are added to enhance their flavor. These cups are moved for labelling and sealing, and now end product is ready for purchasing.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all stages of the manufacturing process, from the storage of flour to the final labelling. The overview provides a clear summary of the process, noting it is an eight-step procedure. However, the description of the process could be more analytical; for instance, it lists steps sequentially but misses opportunities to group them into logical phases (e.g., preparation, cooking, and packaging). While the main features are reported, the comparison between stages is somewhat limited. The response is accurate in its representation of the diagram, but it would benefit from a more sophisticated synthesis of the information to reach a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that follow the chronological flow of the diagram. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'from there', 'after cooking', and 'these cups', which help guide the reader through the process. However, some transitions are a bit mechanical or repetitive. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow. To improve, the writer could use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that referencing is more precise to avoid slight choppiness between sentences.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, using terms like 'storage silos', 'processing unit', and 'dough sheets'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'label diagram' instead of 'provided diagram' or 'labelling products' instead of 'labelling the product'. The range is sufficient to convey the process clearly, but it lacks the more sophisticated or precise terminology that would elevate the response. The use of 'man made' is slightly informal for an academic report. Overall, the vocabulary is functional and clear, but lacks the flexibility required for a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'starts from storage... and end to the labelling' (should be 'starting from... and ending with'), 'are cook in oil' (should be 'are cooked'), and 'it is dried' (should be 'they are dried' to agree with 'noodles'). Punctuation is generally acceptable, but some sentences are slightly run-on. The errors do not impede communication, but they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage would improve the accuracy significantly.

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