Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-09

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 process depicts the how instant noodles are manufactured.

Overall, the process for making instance noodles have eight step, starting from storage silos to labelling and sealing.

To begin with, first, instance noodles is loaded through the flour in storage silos, where noodles kept. After, this is passed to the mixer, in which water and oil are added. They are passed though roller and enter into third stage, which is dough sheets. In forth stage, these noodles are dough strips and then

Furthermore, in the fifth stage, noodles discs are made and in six step these noodles are dried and cooked using oil. After that, these noodles are packed in cups. In seven stage, these cups are ready for the vegetables and spices. Finally, labelling and sealing are put on these ready produced instant noodles.

AI examiner evaluation

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 attempted to describe the stages of the noodle manufacturing process, the description is incomplete and lacks detail in several areas, particularly the transition between the dough sheets and the final product. The summary of the process is fragmented, and the final stages are described in a way that is difficult to follow. To improve, you must ensure all steps shown in the diagram are clearly explained and that you meet the minimum length requirement to allow for a full development of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into short paragraphs, but the flow between sentences is often mechanical and sometimes confusing. You use basic cohesive devices like 'To begin with', 'Furthermore', and 'Finally', but the logical progression is hindered by the incomplete nature of the sentences. For example, the sentence 'In forth stage, these noodles are dough strips and then' is unfinished, which disrupts the coherence of the entire paragraph. To achieve a higher score, ensure that each sentence is complete and that you use a wider variety of linking words to connect the stages of the process more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

Your vocabulary is generally limited and repetitive. You frequently use the word 'noodles' and 'stage', which makes the writing feel monotonous. There are also errors in word choice and form, such as 'instance noodles' instead of 'instant noodles' and 'ready produced' instead of 'ready-made'. To improve, try to use more precise terminology related to manufacturing processes, such as 'processed', 'transformed', 'conveyed', or 'automated'. Expanding your range of vocabulary will help you describe the technical aspects of the diagram more accurately and professionally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that impede clarity. You struggle with subject-verb agreement, such as 'the process... have eight step' (should be 'has eight steps') and 'instance noodles is loaded' (should be 'are loaded'). Additionally, there are issues with article usage and sentence structure, such as the incomplete sentence in the fourth stage. The range of structures is limited to simple sentences, and the lack of control over basic grammar significantly affects the readability of your response. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for pluralization and verb agreement.

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