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 given picture depicts the process of making instant noodles.
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the process initiating from storage silos , then go through into different procedures and culminating at labelling and sealing of the noodle cups.
To commence with, the first procedure is storing silos and adding flour via trucks in big factories, then it sent to the mixer, where water and oil are mixed and make the dough sheets with the help of rollers. Moreover, the sheets turn out to strip with machines, therefore ,in next process machines makes strips into noodles disc.
Moving towards, cooking oil is adding and started to drying it before putting it in cups. furthermore, vegetables and spices with right balance begin adding with noodles into cups. In addition, cups are marked with labels and trying to properly seal them, after that cups noodles are ready to sell.
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 the storage of ingredients to the final sealing of the cups. However, the description is somewhat superficial. While the main features are identified, the response lacks a clear, analytical overview of the process flow. The description of the stages is occasionally imprecise, such as 'storing silos' instead of 'storage silos' and 'turn out to strip', which makes the technical process difficult to follow. To reach a higher band, you should focus on clearly grouping the stages (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging) and ensuring the sequence is described with greater accuracy and logical flow.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, 'Moving towards' is not a standard transition for this context, and 'furthermore' is used in a way that feels disjointed. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'the sheets turn out to strip', where the connection between the dough and the resulting strips is not explicitly linked. While there is an attempt at logical sequencing, the lack of sophisticated linking words and occasional awkward phrasing hinders the overall flow of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. There are several instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'storing silos' instead of 'storage silos' and 'making the dough sheets' where 'forming' or 'producing' would be more appropriate. The phrase 'right balance' is vague in a technical description. To improve, you should incorporate more precise, process-oriented vocabulary such as 'conveyor belt', 'extrusion', 'dehydration', or 'automated'. The current range is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but it lacks the precision required for a higher band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('machines makes strips'), incorrect verb forms ('cooking oil is adding'), and awkward sentence construction ('then it sent to the mixer'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the placement of commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from being considered fluent or accurate. Focusing on basic sentence structure and ensuring verbs are correctly conjugated would significantly improve the quality of your writing.
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