Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-21
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 gives information of how noodles are beign produced.
Overall, there are 8 stages of producing noodles starting from transporting the flour to labelliong and sealling.
In manufacturing instant noodles, there are several stages which is starting from moving the floure to where it will be mixed with a mixer by adding water and oil. After mixing it, it will be moved to the dough sheets by the rollers also there is a dough strips after the dough sheet which helps to bring out the design on the noodles. Furthernore, the noodles will be moved to noodles discs then it will be cooked and dried, placed inside the cup and adding the vegitables and spices and then finally the last stage which is labelling and sealling thats where the labels will be added and it will bw seald tightly to avoid nair from entring inside and then the instant noodles is ready for consumption.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The candidate successfully identifies the main purpose of the diagram, which is the manufacturing process of instant noodles, and notes the eight main stages. An overview is present, outlining the process from flour transport to labelling and sealing. However, the response lacks a clear, detailed selection and comparison of key features across the various steps. Some details are slightly imprecise, and the description relies heavily on a single lengthy paragraph with a run-on structure rather than clear partitioning of the stages. Nevertheless, all parts of the task are addressed, earning a Band 6.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized with a short introductory paragraph and a body paragraph detailing the process steps. However, the progression within the second paragraph becomes strained due to an over-reliance on continuous conjunctions ('and then', 'after mixing it, it will be moved') creating a very long, breathless sentence. Cohesive devices are repetitive and mechanical, lacking flexible referencing. Paragraphing is attempted, but the main body lacks internal subdivision to clearly separate the linear stages of the manufacturing process.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, incorporating process-related terms such as 'manufacturing', 'storage silos', 'mix', 'rollers', and 'labelling and sealing'. However, there are notable spelling errors ('beign', 'labelliong', 'sealling', 'floure', 'vegitables', 'entring', 'bw seald') and awkward word choices ('bring out the design'). These lexical errors and spelling inaccuracies occasionally hinder communication and prevent the score from reaching a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as 'The diagram gives information of how noodles are beign produced.' However, control over grammar and punctuation is weak. The main body consists of an excessively long run-on sentence connected by numerous coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. There are several grammatical errors, including passive voice formation ('are beign produced', 'it will be bw seald') and preposition usage. These errors cause difficulty for the reader and reflect limited syntactic control.
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