Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-28

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 process of manufacturig of instant noodles id depicted by the given graph.

Overall, the process of manufacturing instant noodles consists of 8 stages commencing with storing flour in storage silos and culminating with labelling and sealing of packed noodles.

In the initial stages, the flour is stored in storage silos before putting them in a mixer with water and oil in it. The noodles are converted into dough sheets by using rollers. Once the flour is conveted into dough sheets, theyare converted into dough strips using machinery. After the coversion of dough into dough strips, the noodles are made into noodle discs.

In the mid stages, noodle discs prepared are cooked using oil and then are left for drying. Oce the cooked noodles are dried, they are stored in cups and vegetables and spices are added in the cups.

In final stages, the cups filled with noodles are labled and sealed before sending them to market for sale.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

The candidate successfully addresses all parts of the task by providing a clear summary of the linear manufacturing process for instant noodles. The overview identifies the start and end points accurately, mentioning the eight main stages from storing flour in silos to labelling and sealing. Key steps in the process, such as mixing flour with water and oil, rolling into dough sheets and strips, forming discs, cooking and drying, and finally adding vegetables, spices, and cups, are reported logically. However, there are minor omissions and slight generalisations in how specific intermediate linkages are described, but the overall sequence is well-captured and fully grounded in the provided visual data.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response is logically organised into five paragraphs, featuring a brief introduction, a clear overall summary, and distinct body paragraphs covering the initial, middle, and final stages of the process. Cohesive devices such as 'In the initial stages', 'Once', and 'In final stages' are used to guide the reader through the sequence. However, paragraphing is somewhat basic, and referencing occasionally feels repetitive. Progression is generally clear throughout, ensuring the text is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

The candidate demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suited to describing a manufacturing process, using terms such as 'storage silos', 'dough sheets', 'noodle discs', and 'labelling and sealing'. However, there are several noticeable spelling errors ('manufacturig', 'conveted', 'theyare', 'coversion', 'Oce', 'labled') that detract from the overall impression. While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the lexical score from reaching a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilising passive voice appropriately for a process description (e.g., 'the flour is stored', 'the noodles are made into noodle discs'). There are several grammatical and mechanical inaccuracies, including spelling mistakes and slight punctuation issues (e.g., missing spaces in 'theyare' and minor typos like 'id' instead of 'is'). Despite these errors, the sentence structures remain mostly functional and do not significantly impede comprehension.

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