Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-25

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 6.0)

Writing Task

Part - I

# The diagram illustrate the process involved in the manufacturing of instant noodles.

Overall, the production of instant noodles involves several stage such as mixing water and flour, shaping dough, cooking and drying, adding vegetables and spices, packaging in cups, labeling and sealing.

To begin with, The manufacture process begin with the silos, where the raw materials are kept before processing. Th. Moreover, this dough is then rolled out into sheets and cut into strips to create noodle discs. However, the noodle discs pass through a cooking and drying machine which prepares them for consumption.

Following this, the final stage of production, the noodle are enriched with vegetables and spices to enhance flavor. The finished product is the packaged in cups, labeled with necessary information, and sealed for distribution. The labelling process includes adding essential details and instructions for consumers. After that, the manufacture process encompass various stage that ensure the quality and packaging of instant noodle.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from raw materials to the final sealed product. However, the description is somewhat superficial. While you mention the silos and the rolling/cutting process, you miss specific details such as the mixing of flour and water, or the specific sequence of the drying process. The overview is present but lacks a clear synthesis of the process flow. To improve, ensure you capture all distinct stages shown in the diagram and provide a more cohesive summary of the transformation from raw ingredients to the final packaged product.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear attempt to use cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'Following this'. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or forced. The use of 'However' in the second paragraph is inappropriate as it suggests a contrast where none exists in the process. Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as the abrupt 'Th.' fragment. Improving the flow between sentences and ensuring that cohesive devices are used to logically connect ideas rather than just acting as signposts will help improve the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, using terms like 'manufacturing', 'enriched', and 'distribution'. However, there is some repetition of basic verbs like 'process' and 'manufacture'. There are also minor errors in word choice and form, such as 'the manufacture process begin' (should be 'begins') and 'the packaged in cups' (should be 'is packaged'). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise technical vocabulary related to industrial processes and ensure accurate word forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that, while they do not impede communication, are noticeable. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The diagram illustrate', 'the manufacture process begin') and article usage errors ('the manufacture process'). There is also a sentence fragment ('Th.') which disrupts the flow. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and proofreading for minor slips in tense and article usage, which will help increase the number of error-free sentences.

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