Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)

The picture illustrates about how noodles are produced.

Overall, this sketch contains eight main steps, beginning with storage silos and ending with labelling and sealing.

First of all, flour is come to storage silos by a truck. After that, it is transferred into mixer, where water and oil are added. In the next step, dough sheet are rolled through roller in order to make rolls. Consequently, it is passed to make dough strips.

Next, noodles discs are made and these discs are cooked by oil and after cooking these discs are dried also. Following this, we can see cups that are arranged in a row and vegetables and spices are added into cups. After this, labelling and sealing process start. First of all, labelling is done and then sealing process begins. once the process is completed then noodles are ready to eat.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the process, but it fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words. This under-length significantly impacts the development of the response. While the overview is present, the description of the process is somewhat mechanical and lacks the necessary detail to fully explain the manufacturing cycle. The response would benefit from more precise descriptions of the machinery and the transformation of the product at each stage. Due to the failure to meet the length requirement and the resulting lack of detail, the score is limited.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized logically, following the chronological order of the production process. The use of cohesive devices such as 'First of all', 'After that', 'In the next step', and 'Consequently' helps to guide the reader through the stages. However, the paragraphing is insufficient; the entire body of the report is contained within a single paragraph, which hinders the overall structure. To improve, the student should group related steps into distinct paragraphs, such as separating the preparation of the dough from the cooking and packaging stages.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. The student uses repetitive phrasing, such as 'added into cups' and 'process start/begins'. There is little attempt to use more sophisticated or technical vocabulary related to industrial processes (e.g., 'extrusion', 'dehydration', or 'automated'). While the meaning is clear, the range of vocabulary is limited, which prevents a higher score. Incorporating more precise terminology would demonstrate a better command of the language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains several grammatical errors that affect the flow. For example, 'flour is come to' should be 'flour is brought to', and 'dough sheet are rolled' should be 'dough sheets are rolled'. There are also issues with article usage and subject-verb agreement throughout the text. While the student attempts some complex structures, they are often marred by these inaccuracies. The sentence structures are generally simple, and the frequent errors in basic grammar indicate a need for more careful proofreading and practice with passive voice constructions.

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