Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-20

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 image below represents the manufacturing process of instant noodles.

Overall, the process of making noodles starts from getting flour from storage silos. The flour then put into mixer and make the dough. Dough goes into the noodle dics turns into making noodles then after oiling and drying noodles packed into the cups and labled.

To begin with, Flour is taken from the stroge silos and goes next to the mixer with the water and oil. when the flour, oil and water mixes it makes a smooth dough afterwards, used to make dough sheets using machine. Furthermore, that sheets will used to make dough strips. Later on, Noodle discs will be made out of it before adding cooking oil on it and drying. Then the noodles packed in the cups and labeled and sealed. After the packaging the noodles go to the supermarkets or vendors and ready to sell them in the market.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from the storage of flour to the final distribution. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical overview. While the key steps are identified, the response would benefit from a more cohesive summary of the process flow rather than just listing steps. The inclusion of the final distribution stage is relevant, but the overall development is quite basic. To reach a higher band, you should focus on grouping the stages more logically (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging) and ensuring the overview highlights the transformation process more effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into two paragraphs, which is appropriate for a short report. However, the logical progression is hindered by repetitive phrasing and somewhat mechanical use of cohesive devices. For instance, the transition 'Furthermore, that sheets will used to make dough strips' feels disjointed. While there is an attempt to use linking words like 'To begin with' and 'Furthermore', the flow between sentences is often choppy. Improving the variety of cohesive devices and ensuring that pronouns and referencing are used more accurately would significantly enhance the readability and coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic verbs like 'make', 'go', and 'take'. There are also some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'labled' (spelling error) and 'noodle dics' (incorrect terminology). To improve, you should aim to use more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'conveyed', 'processed', 'extruded', or 'distributed'. Expanding your range of synonyms and ensuring correct spelling will help you achieve a higher score in this criterion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of information. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The flour then put into mixer', 'sheets will used') and missing articles (e.g., 'goes next to the mixer', 'packed in the cups'). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that verbs are correctly conjugated and that articles are used appropriately. Increasing the variety of complex structures, such as using passive voice correctly, would also be beneficial.

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