Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-13

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)

This is the step wise step structure of a factory, manufacturing the instant noodles. let's have some deeply discuss the features of how these noodles are made and manufactured.

In this Diagram, The first step is the storage silos, which is held near by factory, and the truck of flour store the silos and send towards the manufacturing machine. the second step is that adding the flour from the storage silos, with added water and oil, put into the mixer. After mixing these product, third step is to roll them with dough sheets moving forward with rollers fixed with machine. Fourth step is to move towards the dough strips, and then came out as strips towards the Noodles disc which make them sticky. Afterwards adding cooking oil and drying them send them to the next section, which putting them into the cups, adding some vegetables and spices. Finally sending them towards the label section, which are sealing and labelling on their cups and here to go, our instant noodles are ready.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the process, but the overview is missing. The introduction is informal and does not clearly summarize the overall process. While the steps are identified, the description lacks the analytical tone required for an Academic Task 1 report. The response focuses on listing steps rather than reporting the main features or making comparisons. To improve, you should include a clear overview paragraph that highlights the beginning and end points of the process and use more objective language, avoiding conversational phrases like 'let's have some deeply discuss'.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into two paragraphs, but the progression is somewhat mechanical. The use of sequencing words like 'first step', 'second step', and 'fourth step' is repetitive and lacks variety. While there is a logical flow, the connection between sentences is often weak, relying on simple additive structures. Paragraphing is present, but the introductory paragraph is poorly integrated with the main body. To improve, use a wider range of cohesive devices such as 'subsequently', 'following this', or 'once the process is complete' to link the stages more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and somewhat repetitive. Phrases like 'manufacturing machine' and 'make them sticky' are simplistic. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'truck of flour store the silos' and 'put into the mixer'. The language is not sufficiently academic or precise for this task type. To improve, focus on using more specific terminology related to industrial processes, such as 'conveyor belt', 'automated', 'extrusion', or 'packaging', and ensure that verbs and nouns are used in standard collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'This is the step wise step structure', 'which is held near by factory', and 'which putting them into the cups'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the control over basic grammar, such as subject-verb agreement and preposition use, is inconsistent. The punctuation is also problematic, with run-on sentences and unnecessary commas. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage.

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