Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-18
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)
today my topic is how to manufacture a instant noodles
firsts flour will fill in the storage soils . Then flour move to mixer where emoplyee first add a water and then he add a oil to make a good dough when this process is complete . Then dough move through the roller which make the dough sheets . After this the dough sheet mover from the roller strippers that make a dough strips . Then the strips go to a mechanism where dough strips convert into a noodles discs then they spray a cooking oil on the noodles discs and drying the oil for the noodles discs that make the noodles discs hard . Then it move from the next step where noodles discs add into plastics cup and then add a vegetables and spices for more taste then it move for the next step where they do a labeling and sealing it properly to send a noodles safe to a shops .
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 covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from flour storage to final packaging. However, it lacks an overview, which is essential for a Band 6 or higher in Task 1. The description is purely sequential and lacks any attempt to group stages or highlight key features. Furthermore, the tone is informal and lacks the objective, analytical style required for an Academic Task 1 report. The inclusion of unnecessary details, such as mentioning an 'employee', detracts from the formal summary of the process.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is written as a single, long paragraph, which makes it difficult to follow. While there is a chronological progression using transition words like 'first', 'then', and 'after this', the overuse of 'then' makes the writing feel repetitive and mechanical. There is no paragraphing to separate the distinct phases of the process (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging). The lack of clear structure and the repetitive use of cohesive devices limit the flow of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Words like 'dough', 'noodles', and 'discs' are used frequently without variation. There are also several inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'storage soils' (likely meant 'silos') and 'mover' instead of 'moves'. The language is basic and lacks the technical or precise terminology expected for describing a manufacturing process. To improve, you should focus on using more varied verbs and nouns related to industrial processes, such as 'conveyed', 'processed', 'incorporated', and 'automated'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammar is weak, with frequent errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'flour move', 'dough move', 'noodles discs add') and article usage (e.g., 'a water', 'a oil'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also problematic, as the text consists of long, run-on sentences that lack proper commas or full stops to separate distinct ideas, making the reading experience disjointed.
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