Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-02

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 steps involved in manufacturing instant noodles, from storage silos to its labelling and sealing.

Overall, this process comprises eight stages, beginning with collecting flour from storage and culminating in adding labels on cups. This procedure is linear, with several stages involving manipulating the dough and cooking it oil and addition of vegetable and spices.

Initially, flour is collected from storage silos and transferred into a mixer, there the flour is mixed properly with water and oil. Once the dough is prepared, it passed through rollers, and the resulting dough sheets are cut into strips.

Following this, the strips have been converted into noodle discs. The discs are subsequently fried in oil and dried before being stored in cups consisting vegetables and spices. Finally, the cups consisting fried noodles, vegetable and spices are labelled and sealed properly, bringing the process to an end.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response provides a clear overview of the manufacturing process and identifies the main stages. However, the response is 146 words long, failing to meet the 150-word minimum requirement. This under-length impacts the overall task achievement as the description remains somewhat brief. While the key features are highlighted, the lack of sufficient length prevents a more detailed exploration of the process. To improve, ensure you expand on the descriptions of the stages to comfortably exceed the word count, providing a more comprehensive summary of the visual information provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that follow the chronological order of the process. Cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'Once', 'Following this', and 'Finally' are used effectively to guide the reader through the stages. Paragraphing is appropriate, separating the introduction/overview from the procedural details. The flow of information is smooth, and the relationship between the different stages is clear. The text is easy to follow, demonstrating a good level of coherence and cohesion throughout.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is generally accurate and appropriate for a process description, including terms like 'manufacturing', 'storage silos', 'manipulating', and 'culminating'. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'cooking it oil' (should be 'cooking in oil') and 'consisting vegetables' (should be 'consisting of vegetables'). While the range is adequate for the task, it lacks the more sophisticated or precise vocabulary that would elevate the score to a higher band. Focusing on more precise collocations and avoiding minor prepositional errors will improve this score.

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 'there the flour is mixed' (should be 'where the flour is mixed'), 'it passed through' (should be 'it is passed through'), and 'the strips have been converted' (the present perfect is inappropriate here; simple present passive 'are converted' is better). Despite these errors, the meaning remains clear and communication is not impeded. To reach a higher band, ensure consistent use of the passive voice for process descriptions and check for subject-verb agreement and tense consistency.

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