Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-24
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 diagram shows the procedure of instant noodles that how it is manufactured.
Overall, there are 8 steps to manufacture instant noodles. It starts from the storage silos and it ends with labeling and sealing.
At a fleeting glance,Flour is transported by the trucks and it is pumped to the storage silos .Following this he flour get cleaned in the storage silos after that it moved to the next step mixer. Water and oil will be mixed in the flour which makes flour hard. Then it will moved to a machine which turned it into dough sheets . Then the dough sheets will cutted into dough strips.
Moving further, in the step 5 the dough strips will be given the round shaped which is named noodles discs the it will moved to next step cooking and drying. Noodles disc will be cooked in oil after it packed into cups with vegetables and noodles.Finally cups is labelled with names and sealed it properly for sale.
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 manufacturing process, from storage to final packaging. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview of the transformation process. While the main features are identified, the explanation of the process is occasionally imprecise, such as stating that water and oil make the flour 'hard' rather than describing the formation of dough. To improve, ensure that the relationship between stages is clearly explained and that the overview highlights the key stages of the process rather than just counting the steps. The response is sufficient to meet the requirements of the task, but it lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and occasionally awkward, such as 'At a fleeting glance' and 'Moving further'. The progression of ideas is generally logical, but the connection between sentences could be smoother. Some referencing is unclear, such as the use of 'he' when referring to flour. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that pronouns clearly refer to the intended nouns would significantly enhance the flow and coherence of the writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'given the round shaped' instead of 'shaped into rounds' and 'turned it into dough sheets'. The range of vocabulary is limited, and there is little attempt to use more sophisticated or precise terminology related to industrial manufacturing processes. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to the process, such as 'processed', 'extruded', 'dehydrated', or 'automated', and ensure that collocations are used correctly to convey meaning more precisely.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'the procedure of instant noodles that how it is manufactured', 'he flour get cleaned', 'it will moved', and 'dough sheets will cutted'. These errors in verb tense, passive voice construction, and subject-verb agreement are noticeable throughout the text. To improve, focus on mastering the passive voice, which is essential for describing processes, and pay closer attention to basic sentence construction and verb forms to ensure greater accuracy.
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