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 noodles.

Overall, the manufacturing process of instant noodles consists of eight different stages and a number of different tools and infrastructures, from loading flour to storage silos to labeling and sealing instant noodles.

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

In the fifth stage, the dough strips are shaped into noodle discs. Once formed, these discs undergo in cooking oil and drying at the same time. In the following stage cups are loaded with cooked noodles and added spices and vegetables on top of that. Finally, the resulting product is goes through a machine where they are sealed and labeled at 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 the initial loading of flour to the final labeling and sealing. However, the description is somewhat uneven. While the beginning and end are clear, the middle section lacks detail regarding the transition between the dough sheets and the noodle discs. The summary of the process is accurate, but it could be improved by highlighting the key comparisons or the specific sequence more effectively. The overview is present but could be more descriptive of the overall nature of the process. Overall, it addresses the requirements of the task sufficiently.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that follow the chronological order of the process. Cohesive devices such as 'At the first stage', 'Next', 'In the fifth stage', and 'Finally' are used to guide the reader through the steps. However, the paragraphing is slightly unbalanced, with a very short second paragraph. The flow between sentences is generally smooth, though some transitions feel a bit mechanical. Overall, the information is presented in a coherent manner that is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with terms like 'manufacturing', 'storage silos', 'blended', and 'distribution' being used correctly. There is some repetition of basic verbs like 'made' and 'go through'. While the student attempts to use process-specific vocabulary, the range is somewhat limited. There are no significant spelling errors, and the word choice is generally appropriate for a technical description, though it lacks the sophistication or variety that would be required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'undergo in cooking oil' (should be 'undergo cooking in oil') and 'the resulting product is goes through' (a double verb error). Despite these slips, the meaning remains clear throughout the text. The punctuation is generally accurate, and the sentence structure is sufficient to convey the process steps clearly. More variety in complex sentence structures would help to improve the score in this criterion.

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