The diagram shows how instant noodles are manufactured.

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Sample Response

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The flow chart depicts the eight‑stage industrial processprocedure for manufacturing instant noodles, commencing with flour storage and culminating in the sealing and labellinglabelling and sealing of noodle cups.

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Overall, production falls into three main stages:three core phases: dough preparation, noodle formation and processing, and packaging. Raw flour is blended and shaped into noodle discs in the early stages,early stages; the noodles are then cooked and dried,treated, combined with vegetables and spices, before undergoing the final packaging steps.

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In the initial stage,To commence production, flour is moved from a truck intodelivered by trucks is stored in silos, following which it is transferred to a mixer together with water and oil. The blended mixture is compressed by rollers into dough sheets, which are cut into strips and moulded into individual noodle discs.

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Once shaped, these discs are deep‑fried and dried. They are then loaded into cups cups, after which vegetables and spices are addedpre‑filled with vegetables and spices. In the final step, every cup is sealed and labelled, completing the instant‑noodle manufacturing process Deletefor subsequent distribution.

Overall assessment

Why this response received Band 8.5

The response excels in its logical structure and sophisticated grammatical range, clearly describing every step of the manufacturing process from raw ingredients to final packaging. The main limitation lies in a minor detail inaccuracy regarding the exact order in which vegetables and spices are added into the cups. To reach perfection, ensure that sequential actions in process diagrams strictly mirror the order illustrated in the visual labels.

Band score breakdown

IELTS Writing Criteria Scores

TA

Task Achievement

8.5
Scoring rule

All eight stages are fully outlined with a well-developed overview, though one minor sequencing detail differs slightly from the visual illustration.

Next step

Verify the exact visual sequence of additions, such as noting that noodle discs are placed in cups before vegetables and spices are added.

CC

Coherence and Cohesion

8.5
Scoring rule

Paragraphing is logical and sequential markers are used effortlessly to guide the reader through each phase.

Next step

Maintain this seamless flow while ensuring transitional phrases maintain exact chronological alignment with the visual prompt.

LR

Lexical Resource

8.5
Scoring rule

A wide range of precise vocabulary appropriate for process descriptions is used fluently and naturally.

Next step

Continue employing varied technical terms and paraphrasing to maintain a natural, advanced tone.

GRA

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

9.0
Scoring rule

Grammar and sentence structures are error-free, exhibiting complete flexibility and sophisticated control.

Next step

Sustain this accurate variety of passive structures and complex clauses in future process responses.

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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1

The diagram shows how instant noodles are manufactured.

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