Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-23

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 illustrates the process of manufacturing instant noodles.

Looking from an overall perspective, it is crystal clear that there are eight different stages for the process of noodles.

As evident, the first step starts from storage silos where flour is stored and after that it is added to the mixture machine where water and oil is also mixed in it. Moreover, after this it goes from the roller where dough sheets and made and after that dough is stripped into pieces and given a round shape. In addition to this, process of cooking in oil and drying of noodles is done.

Furthermore, round cups has been made where vegetables and spices are added to the noodles. The final stage is labelling and sealing of cups and after that it is transported to the market and it is ready to sell. This is how a good quality of noodles are made.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from storage to final distribution. However, the description is somewhat superficial and lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band. While the key stages are identified, the response fails to highlight significant comparisons or provide a more detailed overview of the technical transitions between steps. The summary is functional but lacks the 'clear overview' of the process flow that distinguishes a higher-scoring response. The inclusion of personal commentary at the end, such as 'This is how a good quality of noodles are made', is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report, which should remain objective and descriptive.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into a single paragraph, which hinders the logical progression of the report. While there is an attempt to use cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Furthermore', and 'In addition to this', the flow feels somewhat mechanical. The lack of paragraphing makes the text appear dense and less structured. Referencing is generally clear, but the overall arrangement of information could be improved by grouping the stages more logically (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging) to guide the reader through the process more effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'given a round shape' and 'process of cooking' are functional but lack the precision expected in a technical description. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'mixture machine' instead of 'mixing machine' or 'dough sheets and made' (a grammatical error affecting lexical clarity). To improve, the student should incorporate more precise technical terminology related to manufacturing processes, such as 'extrusion', 'dehydration', or 'automated packaging'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. For instance, 'dough sheets and made' should be 'dough sheets are made', and 'a good quality of noodles are made' contains a subject-verb agreement error ('noodles are' is correct, but 'quality' is singular). There are also issues with article usage and prepositional phrases. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band level.

See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.

Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.