Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-17

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 figure illustrates the procces of making noodles . this process include several steps .

Overall , the process began at storage silos and end at by adding vegetables and spices .

Initially , the flour is transported through truck in to storage silos . Following this , the mixing process start where flour is mixed with water and oil . Once this have been completed , the roller process begin in which mixer is being rolled into dough sheets . Subsequently, then theese are being cut into long, narrowshapes pieces .

IN the next stage these pieces are being converted into noodle discs . After that, the cooking and packing process start where these discs are being cooked with oil and being packed into cups . Finally , varities of vegetables , spices are added in the cup . AFTER that the labelling and sealing process begain in the last after putting brand tags and sealing the product carefully .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main stages of the manufacturing process from the storage silos to the final labelling and sealing. However, there are some inaccuracies in reporting the sequence and details of the process. For instance, the overview states that the process 'end at by adding vegetables and spices', whereas this actually occurs before labelling and sealing. Furthermore, the description misses some mechanical transitions, such as the rollers and cutting into strips. While the key steps are mentioned, the lack of precision in outlining the full sequence prevents the response from achieving a higher band. Ideas are presented, but some stages are under-developed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay has an attempt at paragraphing, with a brief introductory sentence and separate body paragraphs, though formatting and spacing are erratic. Cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'Following this', 'Subsequently', and 'Finally' are used to sequence the stages, but they are sometimes repetitive or mechanically applied. The progression of the process is generally followable, but referencing and punctuation errors (such as missing spaces before punctuation and inconsistent capitalization) occasionally disrupt the flow. Paragraphing is not used effectively enough to support a higher score.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempting process-related terms such as 'storage silos', 'transported', 'mixing process', and 'labelling and sealing'. However, there are noticeable spelling errors ('procces', 'theese', 'varities', 'begain') and awkward word choices ('roller process', 'mixing process start'). While meaning is generally clear, the frequency of lexical inaccuracies and spelling slips restricts the score to this band level.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response displays a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as passive voice attempts ('flour is transported', 'these pieces are being converted'). However, grammatical control is weak, with frequent errors in verb tense, subject-verb agreement, and voice ('this process include', 'mixing process start', 'Once this have been completed', 'mixer is being rolled'). Punctuation and capitalization are also problematic throughout the text. These frequent errors cause some difficulty for the reader and prevent the grammar score from reaching Band 6.0.

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