Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-30

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 6.5)

The diagram illustrates the process of making instant noodles

Overall, the manufacturing has eight stages. It beginning with storing flour in silos and ending with the labelling and sealing of cups. In addition, water, oil, vegetables and spices are added at different stages of the process.

Initially, flour is delivered to the silos storage by truck then transferred into a mixer where water and oil are mixed. After mixing, with the help rollers dough is converted into thin sheets. Subsequently, it passes through a machine which cuts and make them into strips. In the next stage, the dough strips are shaped into noodle discs.

Following this, the discs are cooked in oil and dried. Once they have been prepared they are placed into cups. Finally, in cups, vegetable and spices are added before sending for labelling and sealing the cups. The production of instant noodles is completed and ready for sending to market for distribution.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

The response successfully covers all main steps of the instant noodle manufacturing process, from flour storage to final labelling and sealing. An overview is provided in the second paragraph, outlining the total number of stages and the general flow. Key features such as the addition of water, oil, vegetables, and spices are correctly reported. The sequence is logical and accurately reflects the provided diagram, satisfying the requirements for Task Achievement at a Band 6.5 to 7.0 level. Minor improvements could include a more detailed synthesis of the transformation phases, but all core information is present and clearly communicated.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The essay is logically organised into four paragraphs, following a standard introduction, overview, and sequential body paragraphs. Cohesive devices such as 'Initially', 'After mixing', 'Subsequentely', and 'Finally' are used to guide the reader through the linear process. However, paragraphing could be slightly refined, and referencing is occasionally repetitive. Overall organisation is clear, and the progression of the manufacturing steps is easy to follow, aligning well with the Band 6.5 descriptors.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for a process diagram, using terms such as 'manufacturing', 'silos', 'mixer', 'converted', and 'distribution'. There are some minor lexical and morphological errors, such as 'It beginning' instead of 'It begins' and 'silos storage' instead of 'storage silos'. Less common lexical items are attempted ('converted', 'subsequently'), but word choice occasionally lacks precision. Communication is never impeded, placing this response solidly in the Band 6 category.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While there are several error-free sentences (e.g., 'Following this, the discs are cooked in oil and dried'), grammatical inaccuracies occur, including tense inconsistency ('It beginning') and missing prepositions or articles ('with the help rollers', 'into cups, vegetable and spices'). Punctuation is generally acceptable, but minor structural slips prevent the essay from reaching a higher band. The grammar demonstrates adequate control for a Band 6 score.

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