Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-01

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 given flow chart depicts the information about how the noodles are manufactured

Averall it can be seen that there are eight steps in this process chart ,first one is storage of silos and the last one is labelling + seealing.

At the onest,it is enumirated that, in the first step of noodles manfacturing flour is collected and stored , and after that in net step it is mixed well with water amd oil And after that with the help of rollers the thin sheets of dough are ready. In next step with the use cutters the sheets are coverted in strips and after that noodles discs are made and kept ino bowls for its round shape.

Moving towards more details, it is lucid that, now the noodles are cooked in oil and kept still until they get dry. After that these are stored in cups and some vegitables and spices are added into it. In the last step, the cups are labelled and sealled and then they are ready for sale.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all stages of the manufacturing process, from storage to final packaging. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the eight-step progression. However, the overview is slightly weak; while you mention the number of steps, a more effective overview would briefly highlight the transformation from raw ingredients to the final packaged product. The description is generally accurate, though some steps are grouped together in a way that lacks detail. To improve, ensure that each stage is clearly distinguished and that the transition between the mechanical processes (rolling/cutting) and the chemical/physical processes (cooking/drying) is more explicitly linked.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. You use some cohesive devices like 'At the onset', 'Moving towards more details', and 'In the last step' to guide the reader. However, some transitions are repetitive, and the use of punctuation is inconsistent, which occasionally disrupts the flow. For instance, the sentence structure in the second paragraph is somewhat mechanical. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that your paragraphing is balanced, as the current structure is slightly bottom-heavy.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to describe the process clearly. You use process-specific terms like 'manufactured', 'dough', 'strips', and 'labelled'. However, there are several spelling errors, such as 'Averall' (Overall), 'onest' (onset), 'enumirated' (enumerated), 'manfacturing' (manufacturing), 'amd' (and), 'coverted' (converted), 'vegitables' (vegetables), and 'sealled' (sealed). These errors are frequent and detract from the professional tone of the report. To improve, focus on proofreading your work to eliminate these basic spelling mistakes and try to incorporate more precise verbs related to industrial processes.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('the' is often missing or misused) and punctuation (e.g., 'Averall it can be seen that there are eight steps in this process chart ,first one is...'). The sentence structure is sometimes clunky, such as 'kept ino bowls for its round shape'. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to lower the score. Focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and improving your control over punctuation and article usage.

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