Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

the diagram below shows the linear process of manufacturing instant noodles.

overall, the entire process of manufacturing is visually depicted. it contains total of 8 major steps. the process starts from storing flour and ends at labeling and sealing of instant cup noodles.

the first step is to gather raw material for manufacturing that is flour for the noodles. the next step involves mixing flour with oil and water to create dough, than rollers are used to create dough sheets, after that these dough sheets are made into dough strips at step 4.

at step 5 these dough strips are made into noodles discs, which are than fried in cooking oil and than dried at the same time in step 6. in step 7, along with disc noodles, vegetables and spices are added to the cups. in the last step the instant noodle cups are labelled and sealed, which marks the end of the entire manufacturing process.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all stages of the manufacturing process, from raw material storage to the final packaging. The overview is clear, identifying the linear nature of the process and the total number of steps. However, the response lacks a more analytical approach; it functions more as a list of steps rather than a summary that highlights key features or makes meaningful comparisons. For instance, grouping the stages (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging) would have demonstrated a higher level of synthesis. While all parts of the task are addressed, the development is somewhat mechanical and lacks the depth required for a higher band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, following the chronological order of the diagram. Paragraphing is used, though the structure could be improved by separating the overview from the body paragraphs more distinctly. Cohesive devices such as 'the first step', 'the next step', and 'in the last step' are used to guide the reader, but these are somewhat repetitive and mechanical. The flow is generally clear, but the transition between sentences could be more sophisticated to improve the overall readability and logical progression of the information.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, using process-related terms like 'manufacturing', 'raw material', 'dough sheets', and 'sealed'. However, the range is limited and somewhat repetitive. There are minor errors in word choice, such as 'disc noodles' instead of 'noodle discs' and the misuse of 'than' instead of 'then' throughout the text. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise verbs and nouns related to industrial processes, such as 'conveyed', 'transformed', 'subsequently', or 'automated'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with punctuation (e.g., missing commas in compound sentences) and the consistent confusion between 'then' and 'than'. There are also minor issues with article usage, such as 'it contains total of 8 major steps' (should be 'a total of'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing the variety of complex structures would also be beneficial.

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