Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-10-06
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 picture below demonstrate the production of instant noodles from start to packaging.
Overall, it is evidence that instant noodles pass through eight stages of manufacturing before it comes out as instant noodles.
To begin, the production begins from the flour begin transported by a truck in to a mixer. Where water nand oil are added to mix them up onto doughsheets to become roll. In addition, the roll up dough are being transported to a dough strips and comes out as noodles dics.
Furthermore, this noodles dics are cooked in a cooking oil and dry up. In the next stage of production, vegetables and spices are added to the noodles cups and tranfer on a troller to be labeled and sealed with labled packs. Here manufacturing is almost done, after label is done, then package comes out distribution and selling in various stores.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
The response partially addresses the task by outlining the main stages of manufacturing instant noodles from the flour stage to packaging. While the overall process is generally captured, the response falls slightly short of the 150-word minimum, containing 144 words. Furthermore, some parts of the process are presented with limited development and minor inaccuracies, such as describing the dough sheets becoming 'roll' and skipping specific technical transitions between rollers and discs. To reach a higher band, the response must meet the minimum word count requirement and present a fully extended, well-developed overview of all diagram stages without relying on vague summaries.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0
The text demonstrates a coherent overall arrangement with a clear attempt to sequence the stages logically using transition markers such as 'To begin', 'In addition', and 'Furthermore'. However, cohesion is at times mechanical and referencing is occasionally unclear, such as the ambiguous pronoun use in 'this noodles dics'. Paragraphing is used to separate the introduction, overview, and body steps, but the progression feels disjointed in places due to abrupt transitions between sentences. To improve, the writer should use more sophisticated and accurate cohesive devices to connect ideas smoothly and ensure referencing is precise throughout.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is limited and minimally adequate for the task. The writer attempts some less common vocabulary related to the process, such as 'manufacturing', 'distribution', and 'ingredients', but these are offset by noticeable lexical errors and awkward word choices, including 'nand' instead of 'and', 'noodles dics', 'tranfer', and 'labled packs'. Spelling and word form errors are present ('nand', 'dics', 'labled'), though they do not completely impede communication. To achieve a higher band, the student needs to demonstrate a wider and more precise range of vocabulary with accurate spelling and natural collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The writing exhibits a limited range of grammatical structures, relying mostly on simple sentences alongside faulty attempts at complex ones. Frequent errors are present in verb forms, subject-verb agreement, and prepositions, such as 'The picture below demonstrate', 'flour begin transported', and 'in to a mixer'. Punctuation and article usage also show persistent inaccuracies. These frequent errors can occasionally cause difficulty for the reader. To progress, the student must increase sentence variety and gain better control over basic grammatical patterns, tense consistency, and singular/plural agreement.
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