Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-03
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 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 brought to storage silos by a truck. After that, it is transferred into mixer, where water and oil are added. In the next step, these are passed through rollers as a result dough sheets are made. In step 4, these sheets are d
Next, noodle discs are made and these discs are cooked in 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
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the report covers the main stages of the manufacturing process, the description is incomplete; for instance, the sentence 'In step 4, these sheets are d' is cut off mid-word, leaving a gap in the explanation. Furthermore, the summary lacks a clear overview of the process flow, and the final stages are described in a somewhat repetitive, list-like manner. To improve, ensure all steps are fully described and the response meets the length requirement to allow for a more comprehensive summary of the process.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay uses basic cohesive devices such as 'First of all', 'After that', and 'Next' to sequence the steps. However, the progression is mechanical and lacks variety. The paragraphing is insufficient, as the entire response is presented as a single block of text, which hinders readability. The abrupt ending of the fourth sentence creates a break in the logical flow of the report. To reach a higher band, you should group related stages into distinct paragraphs and use a wider range of linking words to connect ideas more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is functional but limited and repetitive. Words like 'made', 'added', and 'process' are used frequently. There is little attempt to use more precise or academic vocabulary related to industrial processes (e.g., 'manufacture', 'incorporate', 'conveyed', 'subsequently'). The incomplete sentence also demonstrates a lack of control. To improve, focus on learning topic-specific collocations and synonyms to avoid repeating the same verbs throughout the report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures and the passive voice, which is appropriate for a process description but lacks complexity. There are noticeable errors, such as the missing article in 'transferred into mixer' and the incomplete sentence 'these sheets are d'. While the meaning is generally clear, the grammatical control is inconsistent. To improve, aim to combine sentences using relative clauses or participle phrases to create more complex structures and ensure all sentences are complete and punctuated correctly.
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