Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-20

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 the process of manufacturing instant noodles.

Overall, the process consist of several stages, starting with the first stage which is storing the silos and ending with the final stage which is labelling the product for final use.

The process begins with storage of flour when flour is transformed into the containers. In the next stage, it went under the process of mixing the silos with water and oil through rollers machine. And, this mixture is converted into Dough sheets. Subsequently, these sheets changed its shape into the strips through a machine.

After that, these strips are formed into noodle discs, and then they are boiled and dried in high temperature. In the following stage, vegetables and spices are added into the cup. Finally, in the last stage, the product is ready for use after the labelling and sealing of the packets.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The student covers the main stages of the manufacturing process from flour storage to final labelling and sealing. An overall summary is provided, which is a positive feature. However, the response falls short of the 150-word minimum requirement, containing only 144 words, which attracts a penalty under Task Achievement. Additionally, there are minor inaccuracies in reporting the visual data; for example, stating that the silos are stored rather than the flour, and misinterpreting the role of rollers in the mixing stage ("mixing the silos with water and oil through rollers machine"). While the progression of the process is generally clear, the minor omissions and inaccuracies, combined with the word count penalty, place this performance at Band 5.5.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The text is divided into logical paragraphs, beginning with an introduction and overview, followed by body paragraphs that trace the sequential steps of the manufacturing process. Cohesive devices such as "Overall", "The process begins", "In the next stage", "Subsequently", "After that", and "Finally" are used to guide the reader through the stages. However, referencing is occasionally imprecise or awkward, such as "storing the silos" instead of storing flour in silos, and "mixing the silos with water and oil". Paragraphing is handled adequately, but the mechanical nature of some transitions keeps this criterion at Band 6.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The student attempts some process-specific vocabulary such as "manufacturing", "storage silos", "dough sheets", "strips", "noodle discs", and "sealing". However, the lexical range is limited, and there are awkward word choices and collocations that detract from precision, such as "storing the silos" and "transforming into the containers" (instead of transferred). Phrasing like "went under the process" is unnatural compared to standard academic forms like "underwent the process". Spelling is generally accurate, but vocabulary limitations and unnatural collocations place this in the Band 6.0 category.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, attempting relative clauses and sequential structures. However, grammatical errors are frequent enough to occasionally cause confusion or require re-reading. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ("the process consist of"), tense inconsistencies and awkward passive/active transitions ("when flour is transformed into the containers", "it went under the process"), and incorrect prepositions ("mixing the silos with water"). Despite these errors, communication is rarely completely blocked, supporting a Band 5.5 score.

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