Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-05

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 process diagram illustrates the way of in which instant noodles are produced.

Overall, producing instant noodles is sequential manufacturing process that consists of four main stages, mixing, cutting, shaping and cooking. It starts from shipping flour from Silos and finished at packing and labeling.

Initially, the flour is transported from trucks to a storage silos. From there, it is combined with water and oil to form a dough. The roller is used to flattened into sheet using a roller machines. These sheets are sliced into smaller strips and molded into circular discs.

The next stage involves cooking the noodles through deep frying in an oil, followed by drying.

The noodles are entered into the cups with some vegetables and spices. Finally, the cups are sealed and labelled, completing the process and noodles are then ready to distributed.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response provides a clear overview of the manufacturing process, identifying the main stages from raw materials to the final product. However, the response is 138 words long, failing to meet the 150-word minimum requirement. This under-length significantly impacts the score as the description of the process is somewhat brief and lacks the necessary detail to fully develop the report. While the main features are highlighted, the lack of length prevents a more comprehensive analysis of the steps, such as the specific temperatures or durations if they were provided in the diagram, or a more detailed comparison of the stages.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, moving from an introduction to the stages of production. The use of cohesive devices like 'Initially', 'From there', 'The next stage', and 'Finally' helps to guide the reader through the sequence of events. However, the paragraphing is slightly unbalanced, and the transition between the dough preparation and the cooking stage could be smoother. The overall progression is clear, but the limited length restricts the ability to demonstrate a wider range of cohesive devices or more sophisticated paragraph management.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'sequential', 'manufacturing', 'transported', and 'molded' used correctly. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'the roller is used to flattened' (should be 'flatten') and 'ready to distributed' (should be 'ready to be distributed'). The range is sufficient to describe the process, but it lacks the variety and precision required for higher bands. To improve, you should focus on using more precise verbs and avoiding repetitive phrasing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that hinder the flow, such as 'the way of in which' (redundant), 'the roller is used to flattened' (incorrect passive voice), and 'the noodles are entered into the cups' (incorrect voice). While the meaning is generally clear, these errors are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing the variety of complex structures and ensuring subject-verb agreement will help improve your accuracy.

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