Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-30

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)

The diagram illustrates the manufacturing of instant noodles.

Overall, the manufacturing of instant noodles is a linear process consisting of eight stages. It begins with transporting flour from silos storage to the mixer, which mixes it with water and oil and then passes it through dough sheets and dough strips, and it ends with labelling and sealing the cups and being ready for the transporting to the warehouses.

The process for making instant noodles starts with the flour transported through a van from storage silos to a mixer for mixing with oil and water, and then it is rolled and passed through dough sheets for precising. After that, it passes through noodle discs for making the noodles.

At the sixth stage, the noodles were mixed with cooking oil and then dried. Afterwards, noodles were put into the cups and mixed with vegetables and spices for the flavor. Finally, the noodle cups are labeled and sealed and ready for selling to the customers.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all stages of the manufacturing process, from the initial transport of flour to the final sealing of the cups. The overview is clear, identifying the process as linear and consisting of eight stages. However, the description of the process is somewhat repetitive, as the second and third paragraphs overlap in their explanation of the initial stages. While the main features are reported, the response could be improved by grouping the stages more logically to avoid repeating the description of the flour being mixed with water and oil. Overall, the response addresses the requirements of the task well.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'It begins with', 'After that', and 'Finally' are used to guide the reader through the process. However, the transition between the second and third paragraphs is slightly disjointed because the information in the third paragraph repeats some of the details already mentioned in the second. The paragraphing is appropriate for the task, but the internal flow of information could be more refined to ensure a smoother progression of ideas without redundancy.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, using process-specific terms like 'manufacturing', 'silos', 'dough sheets', and 'labelling'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'precising' (which is not standard in this context) and 'ready for the transporting'. The range is sufficient to describe the process clearly, but it lacks the sophistication or variety that would be expected at a higher band level. The student relies on fairly simple descriptors, and some phrasing feels slightly unnatural, though communication is never impeded.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'ready for the transporting to the warehouses' (should be 'ready for transport') and inconsistent tense usage (switching between 'starts' and 'were mixed'). While the meaning remains clear, these errors in verb tense and article usage are noticeable. The sentence structures are functional but lack the complexity and error-free control required for a higher band. Punctuation is generally accurate, but the overall control of grammar is inconsistent.

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