Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-08
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 illustrates the how instant noodles are manufactured in a factory.
Overall, it is a linear where it has total 8 stages from flour storage into silos, mixing, dough sheets, strips, noodle dices, cooking, adding vegetables to labeling and packaging.
Initially, flour are insourced and stored in silos, that flour are mixed with water and oil in mixer, once they mixed roller help to formed dough sheets similarly it strips and formed noodles dices. Following this, cooked them with oil and drying them.
Once the noodles are ready, putted them into paper or plastic cups and added vegetables and spices small package inside them. Then, it labelled and packed with lids. Finally, the instant noodles is produced completely.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you have identified the main stages of the process, the description is quite brief and lacks the necessary detail to fully develop the report. You have listed the steps but have not provided enough elaboration on the transformation process at each stage. To improve, you should aim to describe the process with more precision, ensuring that you meet the length requirement by expanding on the 'how' and 'why' of the manufacturing steps rather than just listing them.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the flow between sentences is somewhat mechanical. You use some cohesive devices like 'Initially', 'Following this', and 'Finally', but the logical progression is hindered by the brevity of the sentences and the lack of complex linking. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'similarly it strips', which does not clearly connect to the previous step. Improving the use of transition words and ensuring that each sentence flows naturally into the next will help improve the overall coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but remains quite basic. You rely on simple verbs like 'put', 'added', and 'mixed'. To achieve a higher band score, you should incorporate more precise, process-oriented vocabulary such as 'conveyed', 'processed', 'incorporated', or 'automated'. There are also some minor word choice errors, such as 'insourced' (which is not the correct term for raw material delivery) and 'formed' used incorrectly in the context of the dough sheets. Expanding your range of technical terms related to manufacturing will significantly enhance your lexical score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('flour are', 'it labelled'), incorrect verb forms ('putted', 'help to formed'), and missing articles. The sentence structures are mostly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and the use of passive voice, which is essential for describing processes. For instance, instead of 'put them into cups', use 'the noodles are placed into cups'. Consistent practice with sentence variety and proofreading for basic errors will help you move up to a higher band.
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