Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The process diagram presents how instant noodles are manufactured. Overall, it can be seen that, the process consists of eight main stages, beginning with storage silos, and ending with labeling and sealing. Initially, the main stage is collecting storage silos with flour trucks. Next, storage silos are transferred into the mixer machine. Following this, water and oil are added in mixer and then silos are rolled with converted into the dough sheets , after which, dough sheets are cut and converted into dough strips. In the next stage, dough strips are converted into to small size noodles discs types, after then, noodles discs are throwing in cooking oil and drying to make fresh noodles. Subsequently, noodles are packed in small cups with vegetables and spices, after that , cups are labeled and seailed price symbols on the cups. finally, noodles are made and unique design labels. This process was very long period and more become fashioning.
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 raw materials to the final product. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview of the transformation process. The final sentence, 'This process was very long period and more become fashioning,' is irrelevant to the diagram and does not contribute to the summary. While the key stages are identified, the explanation of the process is occasionally confusing, such as the reference to 'collecting storage silos with flour trucks,' which misinterprets the diagram. To improve, focus on accurately describing the sequence of physical changes rather than adding subjective commentary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay uses basic cohesive devices such as 'Next,' 'Following this,' and 'Subsequently' to link the stages. However, the paragraphing is non-existent, as the entire response is a single block of text. The flow of ideas is sometimes hindered by awkward phrasing and repetitive sentence structures. The logical progression is present, but the lack of paragraph breaks makes the text feel dense and less professional. Using a clear structure—an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs—would significantly improve the readability and logical flow of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive, relying heavily on the word 'converted.' There are several instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'noodles discs types' and 'seailed price symbols,' which make the meaning unclear. The phrase 'more become fashioning' is non-standard and does not fit the context of a technical process description. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise verbs and nouns related to manufacturing, such as 'processed,' 'extruded,' 'dehydrated,' or 'automated,' and ensure that your word choices are accurate to the diagram provided.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with articles ('the mixer machine'), prepositions ('throwing in cooking oil'), and verb forms ('seailed'). Sentence structures are mostly simple or contain errors when attempting complexity, such as 'dough sheets are cut and converted into dough strips.' Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and sentence construction limits the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage will help improve clarity.
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