Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-22

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 diagram illustrates the step by step process how of the instant noodles are manufactured.

Primarily, The collect the flour from tracks and fill in storage silos, The mixer is responsible for added water and oil together with flour. After that, the mixesd flour will be gone through Rollers for sprending them as dough sheets. The dough sheets are sliced into dough strips,.At this moment, The noodles are made as discs from strips.

Then secondly, it shows that flevor are added like cooking oil and drying process into cups. While at this time only, The vegetables and spices are added togerther into it. In addition, Tha diagram also reprasents labelling and sealling of instant cups noodles. Finally, That are labelled and send for retail , wholesales stores.

Overall, The manufacturing has many mechine works to added partical flevor for instant noodles, Where as cooking oil, vegatables ,spices are additinal to it.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from the collection of raw materials to the final retail distribution. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview of the process as a whole. While the key stages are identified, the explanation of how these stages connect is occasionally unclear, such as the transition between the dough strips and the discs. To reach a higher band, you should ensure that the summary highlights the most significant features of the process more effectively and provides a more cohesive overview in the introduction or conclusion.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hampered by repetitive sentence structures and awkward transitions. Phrases like 'Primarily' and 'Then secondly' are used, but they do not always create a smooth progression of ideas. The use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical, and there are instances where the connection between sentences is weak, such as the abrupt shift to the flavouring stage. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate to describe the process, but there are frequent spelling errors (e.g., 'mechine', 'flevor', 'togerther', 'sealling', 'partical') and some awkward word choices. The range of vocabulary is limited, relying on basic terms to describe the manufacturing steps. To improve, you should focus on using more precise terminology related to industrial processes and ensure that you proofread your work to eliminate basic spelling mistakes, which currently detract from the overall quality of the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('The mixer is responsible for added water'), incorrect verb forms ('the mixesd flour will be gone through'), and punctuation errors, such as unnecessary capitalisation and comma splices. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic sentence construction limits the score. You should focus on mastering simple sentence structures before attempting more complex ones, and pay close attention to articles and verb tenses to improve accuracy.

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