Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-13

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)

This picture presents the manufacturing of instant noodles .

overall, it can be clearly seen that , this process takes 8 steps to complete the whole process . It starts from storeing flour in storage silos and ends with labelling and sealing the noodles .

First and foremost , the industry recived a truck of flour and it stored in storage silos . After that , they put flour ,water and oil in mixer to make dough on the dough sheets . Moving further , with the help of dough strips the dough become in the perfect form of noodles .

Further more , it is witnessed that , on the noodles discs , leave the noodles for cooking and drying the oil from it . Whereas , on the next step , the cups are ready in which vegetables along with the spices are added to enhance the flavour of noodles . Last but not the least , the cups are done with the labelling and sealing then its ready to sell .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the overall manufacturing process of instant noodles, identifying the main stages from storing flour in silos to labelling and sealing. An overview is successfully provided, noting the total number of steps. However, some key details and features from the diagram are missing or described inaccurately, such as the specific transformation stages involving rolling, steaming, frying, and cooling before the noodles are placed into cups. There is a tendency to rely on vague descriptions rather than reporting precise technical features of the process. Consequently, the task is addressed adequately, but certain parts lack full development, aligning the response with Band 5.5 to 6.0 descriptors.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response features basic paragraphing with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs detailing the steps. Cohesive devices are attempted, such as 'First and foremost', 'After that', and 'Moving further', but some are used mechanically or awkwardly, such as 'Last but not the least'. The progression of ideas is generally logical, taking the reader through the sequence from flour to the final packaged cup. However, referencing and transitions are at times slightly clumsy, affecting the flow of the text. Overall, the organization is coherent enough to earn a Band 6.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is adequate for describing a basic manufacturing process, utilizing terms like 'storage silos', 'mixer', 'dough', 'vegetables', and 'spices'. However, there are numerous lexical inaccuracies and spelling/word-form errors throughout the text, such as 'storeing', 'recived', 'it stored', and 'become in the perfect form'. The range is somewhat limited, and attempts at less common vocabulary often result in unnatural collocations or word choices. These errors do not completely impede communication, but they restrict the lexical score to Band 5.5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as using introductory adverbial phrases and subordinate clauses ('After that, they put flour...'). However, grammatical control is inconsistent, with frequent errors in verb forms, voice, and prepositions, including 'the industry recived a truck of flour and it stored', 'the dough strips the dough become in the perfect form', and 'its ready to sell'. Punctuation is also erratic, with excessive spaces around commas. Because errors are frequent and cause some distraction for the reader, a score of 5.0 is appropriate.

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