Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The diagram illustrate how the instant noodles are prepared in the industry through the different stages.There are eight main stages, beginning with the storage of silos and ending with sealing and labeling.
Firstly, the flour are stored into the storage silos and transferred to the mixing container. In the next stage, the water and oil are mixed to the flour and all material are mixed to the container. After the mixing is fully complete, the materials are roll to the roller and make the small thin dough sheets. And this sheets are further cross to a small circular thread and prepared a small dough strips. After complete this step,we prepare the noodles discs and this noodles is put in the cooking oil for cook. After completing the cooking we drying the noodles disc. In the next stage,the prepared noodles are fill in the cups and put the extra spices like the masala and the vegetables. In the final stage, we sealed the cups and put the labelling for outer body of the cups.After finishing the labels, the sealed cups are arranged the proper way and put to the conveyor belt for further packing and transportation.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response successfully covers all the main stages of the manufacturing process from start to finish, beginning with flour storage and ending with packing and transportation. Key features such as mixing, rolling, cutting, cooking, drying, flavoring, and sealing are all mentioned, fulfilling the core requirements of Academic Task 1. However, the overview could be more sharply integrated, and some comparisons or groupings of steps could enhance the summary. The student correctly identifies the eight main stages. To reach a higher band, the description would benefit from a more explicit introductory overview of the entire linear sequence before diving into the detailed steps.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The text has a clear overall progression that follows the chronological order of the diagram, utilizing transition markers such as 'Firstly', 'In the next stage', 'After the mixing is fully complete', and 'In the final stage'. Paragraphing, however, is weak: the entire body of the process is squashed into a single overly dense paragraph after the introductory sentence. Furthermore, referencing is sometimes mechanical or repetitive, such as starting multiple sentences with 'After' or 'In the next stage'. To improve cohesion, the text should be broken down into logical paragraphs representing distinct phases of the manufacturing process (e.g., preparation, cooking, and packaging).
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally adequate for describing a process, incorporating terms like 'silos', 'container', 'dough sheets', 'conveyor belt', and 'transportation'. However, there are numerous word choice and collocation inaccuracies, such as 'the flour are stored' (plural verb error with mass noun), 'materials are roll to the roller', and 'put the extra spices like the masala'. The range of vocabulary is somewhat restricted and relies on basic or repetitive verbs like 'put' and 'make'. Less common lexical items are attempted, but inaccuracies in form and collocation prevent the response from achieving a higher band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response displays a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but it is heavily marred by frequent grammatical errors. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('the flour are stored'), incorrect passive voice constructions ('the materials are roll to the roller', 'this sheets are further cross', 'noodles are fill in the cups'), and missing articles ('put the labelling for outer body'). While these errors do not completely obscure the overall meaning of the process, they occur with high frequency and impede fluent reading. To achieve a higher band, greater control over basic grammatical forms, participles, and passive structures is required.
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