Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The diagram are illustrate how to manufactured the instant noodles factory .

Manufacturing instant noodles factory are working in different process . The first process is flour are arrived in the storage silos and the second and important process is water and oil are mixing and rollers are rolls the mixture and the third process is dough sheets to the dough strips are looking like a noodles form and the next step is noodles discs are fastly make the shape of the noodles and the next convarey belt is cooking to the noodles and drying or the seventh process is adding the noodles in cups and add the vegetables or spices and than the cups are going to the next belt and the last process is labelling the cups and cups are ready but final process is sealing the cups and the cups are fully ready to eat but the manufacturing factoryes are delivered the cups to super markets and shops .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from the arrival of flour to the final distribution. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview or summary of the process as a whole. While the key steps are identified, the lack of a clear introduction and the repetitive structure hinder the development of the response. The information is presented as a list of steps rather than a cohesive report, which limits the ability to highlight significant comparisons or trends effectively. To improve, focus on grouping related stages and providing a clear summary of the entire process in the introduction.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow the logical progression of the manufacturing process. While some cohesive devices like 'the first process', 'the second', and 'the next' are used, they are repetitive and mechanical. The flow of ideas is hindered by the lack of sentence variety and the absence of clear transitions between the different stages of production. The text feels like a single, long list of steps rather than a structured report. Improving the use of paragraphing and a wider range of linking words would significantly enhance the coherence of the writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'process', 'cups', and 'noodles'. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'fastly' (which is not a standard adverb) and 'factoryes' (spelling error). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the technical aspects of the diagram with precision. To achieve a higher score, you should aim to use more specific terminology related to manufacturing, such as 'conveyor belt', 'automated', 'ingredients', or 'packaging', and avoid repeating the same basic nouns and verbs throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the response, particularly with subject-verb agreement and article usage. For example, 'The diagram are illustrate' should be 'The diagram illustrates', and 'flour are arrived' should be 'flour arrives'. The sentence structures are largely simple and repetitive, with many run-on sentences that lack proper punctuation. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, which limits the grammatical range. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement, correct verb tenses for describing processes, and using a variety of sentence structures to improve the flow and accuracy of your writing.

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