Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-04

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 5.0)

The diagram indicates that explanation of how manufactured instant noodles.

Overall, firstly the first step is storage soil then it come to the mixer. Mixer rolls it and transfer into dough sheets. After this, it pass from dough stipes and get a shape of noodles discs. The machine cooks and dry it and fill in a cups with vegetables and spices. Lastly, the procedure of labelling is start.

To begin with, the manufacturing of instant noodles, the first procedure is transfer flour into mixer from storage silos. The roller rolls it with water and oil. After that, it become a dough sheets which cross a Dough stripes. So, the shape of noodles discs is produce. The sixth step is cooking and oil. The machine also cooks it with dry. After cooking, It adopt a shape of the cups with vegetables and spices. The procedure manufacturing of noodles ends with labelling and sealing.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from storage to labelling. However, the description is somewhat repetitive, as the same information is presented twice in different paragraphs. While the key stages are identified, the overview is weak and lacks a clear summary of the process flow. The report would benefit from a more concise, integrated approach rather than restating the steps. The information is accurate based on the diagram, but the lack of a cohesive summary and the redundancy in the writing style prevent it from reaching a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the structure is problematic because the second paragraph largely repeats the information provided in the first. The use of cohesive devices such as 'To begin with' and 'After that' is present but mechanical. The logical progression is hindered by the repetitive nature of the content, making the overall flow feel disjointed. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'it pass from dough stipes', where the subject 'it' is ambiguous. To improve, you should aim to synthesize the information into a single, logical sequence without repeating the same details.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic verbs like 'get', 'make', and 'cook'. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and collocation, such as 'storage soil' (likely meant 'silos') and 'it adopt a shape of the cups'. The word 'procedure' is used frequently, which suggests a limited range of synonyms. While the terminology related to the diagram (e.g., 'dough sheets', 'labelling', 'sealing') is used, the lack of variety and the errors in word formation restrict the score. Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise verbs and nouns would significantly improve your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly regarding subject-verb agreement and tense consistency. For example, 'the procedure of labelling is start' should be 'starts', and 'it pass from' should be 'it passes through'. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often contain errors, such as 'the manufacturing of instant noodles, the first procedure is transfer flour'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some sentences lacking proper structure. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree, and using articles correctly before nouns.

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