Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-19
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 4.0)
BY TAKING A GENERAL OVERVIEW ITIS WITNESSED THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL STEPS IN THE MANUFACTURING INSTANT NOODLES .THIS PROCESS STATES WITH STORAGE ENDS WITH LABELLING +SEALING ON ANALYISING , IN THE INITIAL STEP STORAGE SILOS IN FLOUR AND IN THE SMIXER WATER+OIL .IN THE SECOND STEP ROLLERS TO DOUGH SHEETS . THEN DOUGH STRIPS AND NEXT NOODLES DISCES . PROBING FURTHER AT THIS POINT COOKING OIL+DRYING . AT THIS THIS RESULT VEGETABLE +SPICES APPLY TO CUPS IN THE FINAL STEP LABELLING +SEALING LABELS .SUPPLY TO DIFFERENT HOMES AND SHOPS .DIFFERENT PLACES AND TOWNS .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 94 words. This significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the response. While the student identifies the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, the description is fragmented and lacks the necessary detail to provide a comprehensive summary. Key information, such as the transition between stages, is presented in a list-like format rather than a cohesive report. Because the response is substantially under-length and lacks the required analytical depth, it does not adequately address the task requirements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The text lacks logical organization and progression. It is presented as a series of disjointed phrases rather than well-structured paragraphs. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas, making the flow of information difficult to follow. The use of punctuation is erratic, with symbols like '+' used instead of proper conjunctions or transition words. The overall structure is mechanical and fails to guide the reader through the manufacturing process effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is extremely limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on words taken directly from the prompt, such as 'storage', 'rollers', 'dough', and 'labelling'. There is little evidence of an attempt to use a wider range of vocabulary or to paraphrase the process. The phrasing is often awkward, such as 'ON ANALYISING' and 'PROBING FURTHER', which do not fit the context of a process description. The limited range of vocabulary prevents the student from describing the process with any precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammar is highly problematic throughout the response. There are frequent errors in sentence structure, with many fragments that lack a subject or a verb. For example, 'IN THE SECOND STEP ROLLERS TO DOUGH SHEETS' is not a complete sentence. Punctuation is used incorrectly, and the capitalization of the entire text is inappropriate. The lack of complex sentence structures and the high frequency of grammatical errors significantly impede the clarity of the communication.
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