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 process chat depicts the production of instant noodles .

Overall, the process of manufacturing instant noodles contained eight stages, which started with storage silos , and ended with labelling and sealing.

To begin with the initial stage of the production of noodles , it contained large storage silos in which flour putten thorough a truck pipe . Moreover, then such flour sent to the rollers in which the water and oil mixture procedure took place . After that, in stage third, dough sheets were made of mixed flour. Furthermore, dough strips were made after the process of dough sheets.

Moving towards, in the fifth stage of manufacturing instant noodles, noodles discs were processed into the small round shape , and then they all are sent for cooking (oil) and drying. Moving further, under seventh stage , some vegetables and species were added to the noodles, then filled them into cups .

At last , the labelling and sealing of such cups took place in which labels were allocated to all cups after seeling them .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all stages of the manufacturing process, from the storage silos to the final sealing. The overview is clear, identifying the eight-stage nature of the process. However, the description of the stages is somewhat mechanical and lacks a high-level synthesis of the process. While the main features are reported, the connection between the stages could be more fluid. The student successfully identifies the key inputs and outputs, such as the flour, water, oil, and the addition of vegetables and spices, which demonstrates a good understanding of the provided diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. Cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Moreover', 'After that', and 'At last' are used to sequence the information. However, some transitions feel slightly forced or repetitive, such as 'Moving towards' and 'Moving further'. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between sentences could be improved to sound more natural. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction from the body of the process description.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with terms like 'manufacturing', 'storage silos', 'dough sheets', and 'labelling' used correctly. However, there are some awkward word choices and inaccuracies, such as 'putten' (incorrect verb form), 'species' (likely meant 'spices'), and 'seeling' (spelling error). The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying on basic descriptors. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on more precise collocations and ensure accurate spelling of technical terms related to the process.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. Examples include 'flour putten thorough a truck pipe' (incorrect passive voice construction), 'such flour sent' (missing auxiliary verb), and 'then they all are sent' (awkward phrasing). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some inconsistencies in sentence structure. While the meaning is usually clear, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band score.

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