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)
The given pictorial representation depicts how to instant noodles are manufactured by following rendered steps.
Firstly, the tanks are ready for storing the noodles in given picture. Then the noodles are prepared for mixing with water and oil and then it is poured into the rollers. Afterwards for the noodles the dough sheets are organised with adequate method. Before the fifth step the dough are striped in the sequence.
Whereas after the fourth step noodles are poured on the discs for preparing it, while the next sixth step all noodles are needed to cook in the oil then it also leave for drying it properly. While seventh step noodles are ready to add vegetables with spices and all materials put into the cups. When the noodle cups are prepared for selling then all cups are labelled in the centre of the cups.
overall, there are eight steps to make the noodles and it starts from stored in the tanks and ending with labelled.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, but the description is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, the text mentions 'tanks are ready for storing the noodles' at the start, whereas the diagram shows flour and water being mixed. The description of the steps is vague, and the sequence is not clearly articulated. While the response identifies that there are eight steps, the lack of precision in describing the actual manufacturing process (e.g., 'all materials put into the cups') means the information is not fully or accurately reported. To improve, focus on describing the specific actions shown in the diagram rather than making general statements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive feature. However, the progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'Then', and 'Afterwards' is somewhat mechanical and does not always lead to a logical flow between sentences. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the phrase 'for the noodles the dough sheets are organised', which makes the relationship between the steps difficult to follow. The overall structure is present, but the internal cohesion within paragraphs needs to be more sophisticated to guide the reader through the process effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Words like 'noodles', 'cups', and 'steps' are used frequently without much variation. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'organised with adequate method' and 'all materials put into the cups', which do not accurately describe the industrial process shown. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise technical vocabulary related to manufacturing, such as 'ingredients', 'processed', 'extruded', or 'dehydrated'. The current range is sufficient for basic communication but lacks the precision required for a higher score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('the dough are striped'), incorrect preposition usage, and awkward phrasing ('how to instant noodles are manufactured'). Punctuation is generally functional, but the sentence structure is often clunky, which hinders the clarity of the description. While the meaning is usually understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on sentence construction and ensuring subject-verb agreement will significantly improve the quality of your writing.
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