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 placed 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 and summarizing the main manufacturing stages of instant noodles, from storing flour in silos to sealing and labelling. The overview captures the total number of steps and the start and end points effectively, as seen in the opening sentence: 'The diagram illustrates how instant noodles are prepared in the industry. There are eight main stages...'. Key stages such as mixing, rolling, cutting, cooking, drying, flavoring, and packaging are reported in a logical sequence, fulfilling the requirements for Academic Task 1 without any major omissions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response demonstrates a clear logical organization and progression throughout the description of the process. Cohesive devices are used reasonably well to transition between steps, such as 'Firstly', 'In the next stage', and 'In the final stage'. However, there is a slight over-reliance on transitional phrases starting with 'After' (e.g., 'After the mixing is fully complete...', 'After completing this step...', 'After completing the cooking...', 'After finishing the labelling...'), which makes the cohesion feel somewhat repetitive and mechanical. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction from the body of the process.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for describing a manufacturing process, incorporating terms like 'silos', 'mixing container', 'rollers', 'dough sheets', 'conveyor belt', and 'sealed and labelled'. While the vocabulary is generally precise enough to convey the steps of the diagram, it relies heavily on basic or repeating terms without demonstrating a strong command of less common lexical items or sophisticated collocations. Spelling is accurate throughout the text, and word choices do not impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response features a workable mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as passive voice constructions ('the flour is stored', 'water and oil are added') which are appropriate for describing a process. Control of grammar is generally sound, and punctuation is handled correctly. However, complex structures occasionally feature minor wordiness or repetitive phrasing (e.g., 'After completing the cooking, the noodle discs are dried'). The majority of sentences are grammatically accurate, and errors do not impede communication.

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