Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-21

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 manufacturing of Instant Noodles process is divided into 8 steps as shown in the chart.

Firstly the flour comes from storage silos loaded in trucks to the instant noodle factory. in second step oil, water and flour is put in the mixer to make the noodles, here water oil and flour is mixed properly and then the material is transferred by Rollers into Dough sheets in step three, then these Dough sheets are converted to Dough strips in the step four using slicers and, after that these strips are made into Noodle discs in step five, in step six noodles discs are cooked in oil and then dried for the next step which is step seven, in this step vegetable and spices are added to the instant noodle cups along with cooked noodles, and in the final step, step eight, these cups are then labelled and sealed, now the instant noodles are ready to sell or ship

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all stages of the manufacturing process, from the initial delivery of flour to the final sealing of the cups. However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the main features, which is a requirement for Band 6 and above. The response is essentially a list of steps rather than a cohesive summary. While all steps are mentioned, the lack of an introductory overview or a concluding synthesis of the process flow limits the score. To improve, you should group the stages into logical phases (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging) and provide a clear summary of the overall process.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is written as a single, long paragraph, which makes it difficult to read and follow. There is a lack of paragraphing, which is essential for organizing information in Task 1. While you use some sequencing words like 'Firstly', 'in second step', and 'after that', the flow is repetitive and mechanical. The reliance on 'and' to connect clauses results in a run-on sentence structure that obscures the logical progression of the process. To improve, you should divide your response into at least two or three paragraphs and use a wider variety of cohesive devices to link ideas more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for describing the process, but it is quite repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'step', 'made', and 'put'. There is little attempt to use more precise, academic vocabulary related to manufacturing processes (e.g., 'conveyed', 'processed', 'automated', 'integrated'). Additionally, there are some minor errors in word choice, such as 'loaded in trucks' instead of 'transported by truck'. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more specific terminology related to industrial production and avoid repeating the same words throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response consists almost entirely of simple sentences or long, poorly punctuated run-on sentences. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, which are necessary for higher band scores. Punctuation is inconsistent, with missing commas and periods, making the text feel like one continuous, breathless sentence. For example, 'in second step oil, water and flour is put in the mixer to make the noodles, here water oil and flour is mixed properly...' contains multiple grammatical errors and run-on issues. You need to focus on using full stops to separate distinct ideas and incorporating complex structures like passive voice, which is highly appropriate for describing industrial processes.

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