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)

The diagrammatic representation demonstrates the procedure a factory follows in manufacturing instant noodles.

To make instant noodles, first the flour is transformed into the storage silos. Then, the floor is mixed with the water and oil with the help of mixer. After mixing them, rollers are used to make dough sheets. In the next step, dough sheets are cut into dough strips. After that, dough strips are converted into noodles discs.

Moving further, noodles discs are fried in cooking oil and then the drying process take place. Then, the fried discs are filled in the cups mixed with some vegetables and spices. In the next step, labelling and sealing is done on the cups of instant noodles and make it available for sale to the wholesalers and retailers.

Overall, all the steps are important and interlinked with each other. Omission of even a single step would halt the whole procedure.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from the storage of flour to the final sale. However, the overview is weak; it merely states that the steps are 'important and interlinked,' which does not summarize the key features of the process as required by the task. To improve, the overview should highlight the main stages, such as the transition from raw ingredients to dough, the shaping process, and the final packaging. While the sequence is followed, the lack of a clear, analytical summary limits the score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, moving chronologically through the manufacturing stages. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the introduction, the process steps, and the conclusion. Cohesive devices such as 'first,' 'then,' 'after that,' and 'moving further' are used to guide the reader through the sequence. However, the flow is somewhat mechanical, relying heavily on simple transition words. To reach a higher band, you could vary your cohesive devices and improve the logical flow between sentences to make the writing feel more natural and less like a list of steps.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, using terms like 'storage silos,' 'dough sheets,' and 'manufacturing.' However, there are some inaccuracies and repetitive phrasing. For example, 'transformed into the storage silos' is an awkward collocation; 'stored in' would be more precise. Additionally, the phrase 'make it available for sale' is slightly informal. To improve, aim for more precise technical vocabulary related to industrial processes, such as 'conveyed,' 'processed,' or 'automated,' and avoid repeating the same sentence structures.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'the floor is mixed' (should be 'flour') and 'drying process take place' (should be 'takes place'). Additionally, 'labelling and sealing is done' should be 'are done' to agree with the plural subjects. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and proofreading for minor slips would significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.

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