Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The diagram illustrates how instant noodles are prepared in the industry. There are eight main stages, beginning with the storage of flour in silos and ending with sealing and labelling.

Firstly, the flour is stored in silos and transferred to the mixing container. In the next stage, water and oil are added to the flour, and all the materials are mixed in the container. After the mixing is fully complete, the materials are passed through the rollers to make small, thin dough sheets. These sheets are further cut into small, circular threads to prepare small dough strips. After completing this step, the noodles are shaped into discs, and these noodles are put into cooking oil to cook. After completing the cooking, the noodle discs are dried. In the next stage, the prepared noodles are filled into the cups, and ingredients such as masala and vegetables are added. In the final stage, the cups are sealed and labelled on the outer body of the cups. After finishing the labelling, the sealed cups are arranged properly and put onto the conveyor belt for further packing and transportation.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The student successfully addresses all parts of the task by providing a clear overview of the instant noodle manufacturing process. The response outlines the eight main stages accurately, beginning with flour storage in silos and concluding with sealing, labelling, and preparation for transport. Key features such as mixing, rolling, cutting, shaping, cooking, drying, and flavouring are correctly identified and reported in a logical sequence. There is a good attempt to summarize the information without omitting critical steps. The overview provided in the introduction effectively captures the main essence of the diagram. Consequently, this performance aligns well with the Band 7 descriptors.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response demonstrates a clear logical organization and progression throughout. The student effectively uses sequencing devices and transitional phrases such as 'Firstly', 'In the next stage', 'After the mixing is fully complete', and 'In the final stage' to guide the reader through the various steps of the manufacturing process. Paragraphing is utilized, separating the introduction from the body paragraph, though a more subdivided paragraph structure could have enhanced visual clarity. Nevertheless, cohesive devices are used appropriately without being overly mechanical, ensuring that the information flows smoothly from one stage to the next, satisfying the requirements for Band 7.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for describing a manufacturing process, incorporating terms such as 'silos', 'transfered', 'dough sheets', 'circular threads', 'conveyor belt', and 'labelling'. While the lexical range is sufficient to convey the necessary information, there is a reliance on simpler vocabulary and some repetitive phrasing, such as the repeated use of 'after completing' and 'in the next stage'. Less common lexical items are attempted, but precision is occasionally lacking. However, spelling is accurate and errors do not impede communication, placing the response firmly at Band 6.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The student demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing passive voice effectively to describe an industrial process, as seen in 'the flour is stored in silos and transferred' and 'the noodles are shaped into discs'. Grammatical control is generally good, and punctuation is handled correctly throughout the text. While minor repetitive structures appear—such as starting multiple sentences with 'After...'—there are frequent error-free sentences, and the occasional awkward phrasing does not impede communication. This balanced control of grammar warrants a Band 6.5 score.

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