Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-13

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 shows that how instant noodles are made in just small 8 parts.

overall, this product made by only 8 different steps, which start from storing soils with raw flour and end up with creating noodle with pack with brand labels. This process little bit of time consuming but overall it consider as easy way to create products.

To begin with flour that stored in storge silos in the next step it mix with water and oil to create dough with use of rollers furthermore dough turns in to small strips after that this stipes get stored in plastic cups which are already fill with little bit green vegetables and spices. As a last step of this part or this process a labeling machine put label around the cup to demonstrate the branding and what are the ingredients were used for making this noodles. in addition some brand also label expiry date for consumer better health.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from storage to labeling. However, the overview is weak; it focuses on subjective opinions like 'time consuming' and 'easy way' rather than summarizing the technical progression of the process. The description of the steps is somewhat superficial, and the inclusion of 'soils' instead of 'silos' indicates a misunderstanding of the diagram. While the response identifies the key stages, it lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band, as it fails to clearly highlight the transformation of the raw materials into the final product.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into three paragraphs, which is a logical structure for a process description. However, the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate. Phrases like 'in the next step' and 'as a last step of this part' are used, but the flow between sentences is often disjointed. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the transition between the mixing stage and the packaging stage lacks a smooth connection. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs could be more cohesive to guide the reader through the process more effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors that impede clarity. For example, the student uses 'soils' instead of 'silos' and 'stipes' instead of 'strips'. There is also a reliance on basic verbs like 'make' and 'put'. While the student attempts to use process-related terminology such as 'ingredients' and 'manufacturing', the overall range is narrow. Spelling errors, such as 'storge' and 'fill' (instead of 'filled'), are frequent enough to be noticeable. To improve, the student should focus on using more precise technical vocabulary related to industrial processes.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('this product made by', 'this process little bit of time consuming') and incorrect verb forms ('dough turns in to', 'machine put label'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and run-on sentences. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of basic grammatical errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. The student needs to focus on basic sentence construction and ensuring that verbs are correctly conjugated and tenses are consistent throughout the description.

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