Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-07

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 6.5)

The diagram provided illustrates the process of manufacturing instant noodles.

Overall, the production process consists of eight main stages, beginning with the storage of flour and ending with the labelling and sealing of the finished noodle cups. The process involves mixing, rolling, shaping, cooking and drying before the noodles are packaged.

Initially, flour is stored in large silos and then transferred to a mixer, where it is combined with water and oil. The resulting mixture is passed through a series of rollers to produce dough sheets. These sheets are then cut into strips, which are subsequently shaped into round noodle discs.

Next, the noodle discs are placed into cups and cooked in oil before being dried. In the following stage, vegetables and spices are added to the cups to provide flavour. Finally, the cups are sealed and labelled, after which the completed instant noodles are ready for distribution.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all stages of the manufacturing process clearly and logically. You have successfully identified the main features and provided a good overview. However, the response falls just short of the 150-word minimum requirement (148 words). While the content is accurate and well-summarised, this failure to meet the minimum length constraint necessitates a penalty under Task Achievement. To improve, ensure you expand slightly on the descriptions of the stages, perhaps by adding more detail about the transformation of the ingredients or the specific nature of the machinery involved, to comfortably exceed the word count threshold.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The report is well-structured with a clear introduction, a concise overview, and two body paragraphs that follow the chronological order of the process. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'Next', 'In the following stage', and 'Finally' creates a logical flow of information. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the preparation stages from the final packaging stages. The progression of ideas is smooth and easy to follow, demonstrating a good grasp of how to organise a process description. The response is coherent throughout, and the referencing is clear.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a process description, such as 'manufacturing', 'transferred', 'combined', 'subsequently', and 'distribution'. The terminology is accurate and fits the context well. There is no evidence of repetitive vocabulary, and the word choices are precise. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more sophisticated collocations or slightly more varied descriptive verbs to describe the mechanical actions, but the current range is sufficient to convey the information clearly and effectively without any errors in word choice.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The grammar is highly accurate, with a variety of complex sentence structures used effectively, such as passive voice constructions ('flour is stored', 'mixture is passed', 'noodle discs are placed') which are essential for describing a process. Punctuation is used correctly, and there are no significant grammatical errors that impede communication. The control over sentence structure is strong, and the writing is fluent. The response demonstrates a good command of complex forms, and the majority of sentences are error-free, which is consistent with a high level of grammatical control.

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