Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-14

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 demonstrates the manufacturing of instant noodles in a factory.

Overall, the manufacturing process involved multiple-stages, beginning with the delivery and storage of raw materials and culminating in packaging and labeling the product.

Initially, the flour is transported by truck and stored in a large silos. It is then transferred into mixer, where it is blended with water and oil to form a dough. Next, this mixture passes through a series of rollers to create smooth, flattened dough sheets, which are then sliced into dough stripes . These strips are then shaped and cut into compact , circular discs.

In the secondary phase, the noodle discs undergo cooking with oil followed by a drying process. Once dried , the individuals noodle discs are placed into plastic cups, where dried vegetables and spices are added. In the final stage, the filled cups are sealed and covered with branded labels, completing the manufacturing cycle for distribution.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response successfully covers all the main features of the instant noodle manufacturing process as depicted in the diagram. You have provided a clear overview that outlines the entire process from the delivery of raw materials to the final packaging stage, which satisfies the requirements for a high band. Key stages such as mixing, rolling, shaping, cooking, drying, and packaging are accurately identified and reported without missing major steps. The comparison and sequencing of information are logically handled. Based on the band descriptors, this response successfully addresses all parts of the task with well-developed ideas, earning a solid Band 7.5.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

Your response demonstrates clear logical organisation and progression throughout. The overall process is structured well, beginning with an introductory sentence and an effective overall summary paragraph. You make good use of cohesive devices to guide the reader through the stages, such as 'Overall', 'Initially', 'It is then', 'Next', and 'In the secondary phase'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the initial preparation phase from the secondary cooking and packaging phases. Although referencing and cohesion are generally well managed, minor mechanical usage keeps this at a Band 7 level.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary for the task, successfully using process-specific terms such as 'raw materials', 'cylindrical discs', 'secondary phase', and 'manufacturing cycle'. There are some less common lexical items attempted with good awareness of style, such as 'culminating in' and 'transferred'. However, there are a few minor lexical inaccuracies or awkward collocations, such as writing 'dough stripes' instead of 'dough strips' and 'individuals noodle discs' instead of 'individual noodle discs'. These minor errors do not impede communication, placing your vocabulary performance comfortably within the Band 6.5 range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You display a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing passive structures appropriately for a process description, such as 'is transported', 'is blended', and 'are placed'. There are frequent error-free sentences, alongside a few grammatical slips, such as 'stored in a large silos' (incorrect article and plural agreement) and 'transferred into mixer' (missing article). Punctuation and spacing issues also appear occasionally around commas (e.g., 'compact , circular discs'). Despite these errors, the grammar remains controlled and communication is never impeded, which aligns well with the descriptors for Band 6.5.

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