Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 diagram illustrates the process of manufacturing instant noddles

Overall, the manufacturing process of instant noodles consist of eight diffrent stages and a number of diffrent tools and infrastructures, from loading flour to storage silos to labeblling and sealing instant noddles.

At the first stage of the process,First, flour is transported from storage silos to a mixer, where water and oil are blended into the mixture. Next, the dough sheets goes through a machine where dough strips are made by a machine.

In the fifth stage, the dough strips are shaped into noodles discs. Once formed, these discs undergo to cooking oil and drying at the same time. In the following stage cup are loaded with cooked noddle's and added spices and vegetables on top of that. Finally, the resulting product is gone through a machine where they are sealed and labeled noddle's in the same time and ready for distribution.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the manufacturing process, from flour storage to final distribution. However, the description is somewhat superficial. While you mention eight stages, the explanation of the middle steps is slightly rushed, and you miss the opportunity to highlight key comparisons or specific technical details shown in the diagram, such as the specific temperatures or the duration of the drying process. The overview is present but could be more analytical by grouping the stages into logical phases (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging). To improve, ensure you clearly distinguish between the mechanical actions and the chemical/physical changes occurring at each stage.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the process. You use some cohesive devices like 'At the first stage', 'Next', and 'Finally' to sequence the information. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by mechanical phrasing, such as the redundant 'At the first stage of the process, First,'. Additionally, the transition between the fifth and sixth stages is a bit abrupt. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of cohesive devices and ensure that the progression between sentences is smoother and less repetitive.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

There is an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'manufacturing', 'transported', and 'distribution'. However, there are several spelling errors throughout the text, including 'noddles', 'diffrent', 'labeblling', and 'noddle's'. These errors are frequent enough to be noticeable. Furthermore, the use of 'noddle's' (with an unnecessary apostrophe) is a recurring error. To improve, focus on accuracy in spelling and ensure that you are using technical terms correctly. Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise verbs for industrial processes would also be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. For example, 'the dough sheets goes' (subject-verb agreement), 'undergo to cooking oil' (incorrect preposition), and 'the resulting product is gone through' (incorrect passive voice construction). Additionally, 'noddle's' is used incorrectly as a plural. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to lower the score. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct formation of passive voice, which is essential for describing industrial processes.

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