Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-31

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)

Introduction

The pie chart illustrate the process of manufacturing instant noodles

Overview

Overall, the production of instant noodles involves eight main stages, beginning with the storage and mixing of flour and ending with the labelling and sealing of the finished noodle cups.

First Stages

Initally, flour is storted in large storage silos before being transferred to a mixer. Water and oil are then added to the flour, and the resulting mixture is rolled into dough sheets. Next, these sheets are cut into dough strips and subsequantly formed into noodles discs.

Final Stages

After that, the noodles discs are cooked in oil and dried. The dried noodles are than placed into cupes, along with vegetables and spices. Finally, the cups are labelled and sealed, producing the finished instant noodles product.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the response. While the main stages of the process are identified, the description is quite brief. The introduction incorrectly identifies the diagram as a 'pie chart' rather than a process diagram, which is a significant error in task interpretation. To improve, you must ensure you meet the length requirement and accurately describe the visual information provided. The overview is present, but the lack of detail in the body paragraphs prevents a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is logically organized into an introduction, overview, and two body paragraphs. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'Next', 'After that', and 'Finally' helps to guide the reader through the process stages. However, the paragraphing is somewhat mechanical, and the overall flow is limited by the brevity of the text. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the transition between sentences feels more natural rather than just a list of steps.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with terms like 'manufacturing', 'transferred', and 'subsequently' being appropriate for a process description. However, there are several spelling errors, such as 'storted' instead of 'stored', 'subsequantly' instead of 'subsequently', 'than' instead of 'then', and 'cupes' instead of 'cups'. These errors are noticeable and detract from the overall quality of the writing. Expanding your range of vocabulary to include more precise process-related verbs would help improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the grammar is generally understandable, there are several errors, such as the subject-verb agreement in 'The pie chart illustrate' (should be 'illustrates') and the incorrect use of 'than' instead of 'then'. Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the frequency of minor errors prevents a higher band. To improve, focus on proofreading your work to catch simple subject-verb agreement issues and spelling mistakes that affect grammatical accuracy.

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