Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-29
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 illustrates the different stages of production of instant noodles.
Overall, this manufacturing process is consists of 8 steps starting from storage silos then, passing through a series of steps and finally ends at labeling and sealing compartments. Afterwards, these noodles are available in markets.
The making include silos account for flour storage area in the manufacturing factory, while mixer is utilized to mix oil, water in flour followed by the rollers to make dough sheets. Then, these sheets are transformed into dough strips after passing this part noodles discs are formed. These discs has been dried by applying cooking oil. Vegetables and spices are added in cups to make it delicious. At the end, labels are printing on their packets, and after sealing available into the markets. In contrast, noodles discs are easily formed.
Consequently, this process takes few months to complete but this is an efficient manufacturing method.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from storage to final packaging. However, the overview is slightly inaccurate, as the process described is a factory production line, not a natural process that would take 'a few months' to complete. While the key steps are identified, the description lacks detail in some areas, such as the specific transformation of the dough into discs. The inclusion of personal commentary about the process being 'delicious' or taking 'a few months' is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report, which requires an objective summary of the provided visual data.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into three paragraphs, which is a logical structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, the transition 'Afterwards, these noodles are available in markets' is used prematurely, as the process continues after that point. The phrase 'In contrast, noodles discs are easily formed' is a non-sequitur that does not logically follow the previous information. While there is an attempt to use linking words like 'consequently' and 'while', the flow between sentences is occasionally disjointed, making the progression of ideas feel somewhat forced.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety expected at higher bands. There are several awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'labeling and sealing compartments' (referring to machines as compartments) and 'making include silos account for'. The use of 'delicious' is subjective and unsuitable for a technical report. There are also errors in word form, such as 'labels are printing' instead of 'labels are printed'. To improve, you should focus on using more precise technical terminology related to manufacturing processes and avoid informal or subjective adjectives.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'this manufacturing process is consists of', 'discs has been dried', and 'labels are printing on their packets'. Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, and the use of passive voice—which is essential for process descriptions—is often handled incorrectly. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic sentence construction prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct passive voice formation would significantly improve your score.
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