Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-26
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 process diagram illustrates a way in which instant noodles are manufactured.
Overall, the process consist of 8 linear stages, starting with the collection of flour in the storge silos and finishing with labelling noodles packages.
Initaially, flour is moved from the storage silos to the mixer by a truck. Flour is then mixed with water and oil to make a dough, the dough is then straightened by rollers to make sheets in the 3rd stage. The sheets are moved through a machine that them into straight strips. Noodles discs are made from the strips and are moved into a container with cooking oil for drying purposes, soon aftre the noodles are dried they are moved into the are packed into cups where they will be mixed with vagetables and spices and finally get seals and labels as an end product
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the response identifies the main stages of the manufacturing process, the description is somewhat rushed and lacks sufficient detail in the final stages. The overview is present but could be more effectively integrated. Because the response is under-length, it does not fully develop the description of the process, leading to a penalty in Task Achievement. To improve, ensure all stages are described with enough detail to meet the length requirement and provide a more comprehensive summary of the key features.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into two short paragraphs, which is acceptable for a process description. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat mechanical due to the limited use of cohesive devices. While there is an attempt to use sequencing words like 'Initially' and 'finally', the transition between the middle stages is abrupt. The paragraphing is minimal, and the overall flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking phrases to connect the stages of the process more fluidly. The referencing is generally clear, but the lack of development makes the overall structure feel thin.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety expected at higher bands. There are several spelling errors, such as 'storge', 'Initaially', 'aftre', and 'vagetables', which detract from the quality of the writing. The range of vocabulary is limited to basic process-related terms like 'moved', 'mixed', and 'made'. To achieve a higher score, you should incorporate more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'processed', 'extruded', 'dehydrated', or 'packaged', and ensure careful proofreading to eliminate spelling mistakes.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. For example, 'the process consist of' (subject-verb agreement), 'a machine that them into' (missing verb), and 'soon aftre the noodles are dried they are moved into the are packed' (syntax error). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some run-on sentences and missing commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors indicates a need for more careful attention to sentence construction and basic grammatical rules.
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