Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-12
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 6.0)
The diagram illustrates the stages that are involved in the manufacturing of instant noodles.
Overall, there are several stages involved in the production of instant noodles, process begins with the storage of flour and ends with the labeling and packaging of the noodles.
On looking at the chart, it is clear that initially flour has transported from container trucks to storage silos for the further process. After that flour transferred to the mixer, during this process water and soil are added to the flour, then it converted to bush sheets and moved through rollers towards cutting process. In this process, sheets are cut into the strips and designed to form a circular discs of noodles.
Furthermore, in the next step noodles discs went through oil cooking and left for drying then noodles are conveyed to the cups, where vegetables and spices are added for a flavour and finally cups noodles are labeled and sealed for the selling.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response successfully covers all the key stages of the instant noodle manufacturing process, beginning with the storage of flour and concluding with labelling and packaging. The overview clearly highlights the start and end points of the process. Main features are selected and reported, such as the addition of water and oil, cutting into strips, forming circular discs, and adding vegetables and spices. However, there is a minor factual inaccuracy in the description where the student mentions that 'water and soil are added' instead of 'water and alkali' (or similar ingredients typical in noodle making, or simply missing the correct read of the diagram's text). Despite this minor misinterpretation, all parts of the task are addressed adequately, fitting the criteria for a Band 6.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into clear paragraphs, including an introduction, an overall statement, and body paragraphs detailing the process. Cohesive devices are used to guide the reader through the stages, such as 'Overall', 'On looking at the chart', 'After that', and 'Furthermore'. However, some of the referencing and transitions are slightly mechanical or run-on, such as 'then it converted to bush sheets and moved through rollers towards cutting process', which lacks smooth grammatical connection. Paragraphing is used sufficiently to structure the report logically overall, earning a solid Band 6.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, attempting less common terms related to manufacturing processes such as 'storage silos', 'container trucks', 'circular discs', and 'packaging'. However, there are notable word choice and spelling/preposition errors, such as 'flour has transported' (passive voice error), 'soil are added' (inappropriate vocabulary choice for ingredients), and 'went through oil cooking'. While the range is sufficient to communicate the main points, these inaccuracies place the response firmly in the Band 5.5 to 6.0 range. Because the vocabulary successfully conveys the core process despite the errors, a Band 6.0 is awarded.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response displays a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, though grammatical control is inconsistent. There are several structural and punctuation issues, such as comma splices and missing auxiliary verbs, as seen in 'initially flour has transported from container trucks' and 'after that flour transferred to the mixer, during this process water and soil are added to the flour, then it converted to bush sheets...'. Complex structures are attempted but often contain errors or run-on tendencies. Nevertheless, these errors rarely impede overall communication, aligning well with the Band 5.5 descriptor.
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