Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-22
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 given diagram illustrates the process of how instant noodles are manufactured.
Overall, it is clear that it contains multiple-stages, starting with the storage silos of flour and ending with labelling and sealing. Skiping of any steps can spoil the whole process.
As it can be seen that storage silos of the flour from the truck. The flour is then sent into a mixer, where it is converts into a dough with the help of water and oil. After that, the dough loaded into a roller for make the dough sheets. Then the sheets cut into dough strips by a machine.
Moiving on, The strips move foreword into a other roller, where it is replacein noodles discs. After that, the noodles discs are cook in oil and drying and put them in cups. Then the vegetables nad spices add into it by a machine. The labelling and sealing process start after this and now the instant noodlews are ready to sell in market.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The student successfully addresses the main parts of the diagram, identifying both the beginning and end of the process as well as intermediate steps such as mixing, rolling, cutting, cooking, and packaging. However, there are notable flaws in covering all details accurately. For instance, the phrase 'storage silos of the flour from the truck' is grammatically confused and imprecise, and the statement that skipping steps 'can spoil the whole process' introduces extraneous commentary rather than strictly reporting the diagram. While the main features are highlighted, the development of some steps lacks precision, placing this response firmly in Band 5.5 to 6.0 territory. Given the clear description of the overall sequence, a score of 6.0 is appropriate.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response attempts a logical organization, dividing the process into an introduction, an overview, and subsequent body paragraphs detailing the stages. However, coherence is frequently undermined by awkward phrasing and mechanical transitions such as 'Skiping of any steps' and 'Moiving on, The strips move foreword into a other roller'. Paragraphing is used, but the overall progression feels somewhat disjointed due to grammatical disruptions and referencing issues. Cohesive devices are either misused or overly simplistic. Because the arrangement provides a coherent overall layout despite these structural flaws, it fits the Band 5.0 descriptors well.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, attempting words like 'manufactured', 'storage silos', and 'vegetables and spices'. However, there are numerous lexical and spelling errors throughout the text, including 'Skiping' (skipping), 'converts' (converted), 'Moiving' (Moving), 'foreword' (forward), 'replacein' (replaced with / transformed into), and 'noodlews' (noodles). Less common lexical items are attempted but consistently marred by inaccuracies in word choice and form. While communication is not severely impeded, the high frequency of spelling and morphological errors prevents the score from reaching a Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control over grammar is weak. There are frequent errors in verb forms, voice, and prepositions, such as 'where it is converts into', 'the dough loaded into a roller for make', 'the sheets cut into dough strips', 'where it is replacein noodles discs', and 'the noodles discs are cook in oil and drying'. Punctuation and article usage are also erratic. These frequent grammatical errors cause some difficulty for the reader and demonstrate limited control over complex structures, aligning with Band 5.0.
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