Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-10-28

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 flow chart illustrates the process of making quick noodles,which includes 8 steps.

As can be seen, in the very first step, flour is kept in storage silos then flour is mixed with not only water but also oil with the help of mixture . After that mixed flour put on the convare belt and acrossed throughout the rollers which is converted dough into sheets . In the next step, dough sheet cuts into strips.

Furthermore, in the upcoming step, noodles discs are cooking oil and before the adding vegetables and spices in the noodles cups, it is left for drying. In the final step, when labelling and sealing are done on the noodles cups then they ready for distributing

From an overall perspective, it is evident that this process is simple as it starts with flour is kept in storage silos and ends with labels on the cup and ready to ship.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You identify the process as a sequence and include several key stages, such as flour storage, mixing with water and oil, rolling into sheets, cutting into strips, cooking and drying, and adding vegetables and spices. However, the account is only partly complete: it does not clearly explain how the strips are formed into noodle discs, and the final cup-filling, labelling and sealing stages are compressed or inaccurately described. The overview says the process ends with labels and readiness for shipping, rather than clearly summarising the transformation from flour to sealed cups. Some details are also unclear, particularly the order of cooking, drying and adding ingredients. To strengthen the response, report the stages in sequence and give a concise, accurate overview of the start and finish.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a recognisable sequence, supported by signposts such as “in the very first step,” “After that,” “Furthermore,” and “In the final step.” The paragraph break also separates early production from later stages. However, progression becomes difficult to follow where several actions are packed into one sentence, especially the description of cooking, drying and adding vegetables. The overview is placed at the end and repeats information already mentioned, while “As can be seen” and “From an overall perspective” make the linking somewhat mechanical. Use one clear overview near the beginning, then organise the body into consecutive stages, with each sentence describing a manageable part of the process and clear references to the noodles or cups.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant process vocabulary, including “storage silos,” “rollers,” “dough,” “strips,” “drying,” and “labelling and sealing,” so the reader can identify the general subject and many stages. However, the range is limited and some choices are inaccurate or informal: “quick noodles” is less suitable than “instant noodles,” and “ready to ship” is conversational for this report. There are also spelling and word-form problems, including “convare” and “acrossed,” which make parts of the description harder to understand. Aim for precise process verbs and standard collocations, such as “is transferred,” “is rolled into sheets,” and “is packaged in cups.” Check spelling carefully, especially for technical terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both sequencing clauses and longer sentences, but control is inconsistent, and several sentence patterns contain errors that can make the process unclear. For example, “After that mixed flour put on the convare belt” lacks a clear subject and auxiliary, while “dough sheet cuts into strips” does not use the correct passive form. The sentence beginning “Furthermore” also has an unclear construction: “noodles discs are cooking oil.” Articles, plurals and punctuation need attention, as in “the noodles cups” and the missing space after the comma in “noodles,which.” Practise passive forms for process descriptions—“the dough is mixed,” “the sheets are cut,” and “the cups are sealed”—and use shorter, accurately punctuated sentences before attempting longer ones.

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