Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-16
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 illustrates the process of manufactured of instant noodles by manufacturing process. The main features of this process is manufactured noodles.
overall, it is clear that there are 8 stages in this linear process, commencing with storage flour into silos and ending with labeling and sealing cups.
At the first stages of this process, flour is pumped from truck into tower silos for storage before being put into a mixing machine, where it is mixed with combination of water and oil and then transported into roller machine to form dough sheets and separated into dough strips.
During the next stage, their dough strips are molded into noodles discs, after which they are cooked with oil and left to dry it. Following this , these dried noodles discs, together with vegetables and spices to form cups then cups putted for labelling and sealing cups and the whole process finally ends.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| 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 flour storage to final packaging. However, the overview is somewhat repetitive and lacks a clear summary of the key features. While the process is described in a linear fashion, the explanation of the final stages is slightly confused, particularly regarding how the ingredients are combined into the final cup. To improve, ensure that the overview highlights the most significant aspects of the process rather than just stating the number of stages. The description of the transformation from raw materials to the final product is generally accurate but could be more detailed in terms of the technical steps involved.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. Cohesive devices such as 'At the first stages', 'During the next stage', and 'Following this' are used to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing and mechanical transitions. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as the use of 'their dough strips' where 'the' would be more appropriate. Paragraphing is present, but the logical progression within the final paragraph is slightly disjointed, making the conclusion feel a bit rushed and less cohesive than the earlier sections.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the student to describe the manufacturing process. There are some attempts at technical vocabulary, such as 'silos', 'molded', and 'dough sheets'. However, there are noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'process of manufactured of instant noodles' and 'cups putted for labelling'. These errors do not completely impede communication, but they do limit the precision of the description. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on using more accurate verb forms and collocations related to industrial processes.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'The main features of this process is manufactured noodles' (subject-verb agreement) and 'cups putted for labelling' (incorrect verb form). Punctuation is generally functional, but the sentence structure is often repetitive. The student attempts to use complex sentences, but these are often marred by errors in tense and word order. Improving the accuracy of basic sentence construction and ensuring consistent verb forms will help raise the score in this criterion.
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