Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-25

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 Picture demonstrate the making of instant noodles.

Usually we know that, the noodle's main ingredient is egg and flour.. However, noodles has one of the big manufacturing market in world.

Firstly, flour's coming in a container then it mixes with egg and other supplements. After that, its going for cooking in edible oil. The mixture is then processed to form dough. Next the mixture is going through flatten sheets. These sheets cut the noodles in individual circular portions.

After that, these portions are goes for packaging. These portions are packaging with cup sized package. Before this, vegetables and seasoning goes into the cups and seals with lids. Then the whole packaging process has complete. The finished noodle cups are ready for transportation and Sale.

In the end, The manufacturing of noodles is a kind of long and important process because of customers satisfaction, safety and quality.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the score. While the report covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, it lacks a clear overview or summary of the process as a whole. The inclusion of personal commentary, such as 'Usually we know that' and the final sentence regarding 'customer satisfaction', is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report, which should remain objective and focused solely on the provided data. The description of the stages is somewhat mechanical and lacks the comparative analysis required to reach a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of events. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and basic, relying heavily on simple transitions like 'Firstly', 'After that', and 'Next'. There are instances where the logical flow is hindered by awkward phrasing, such as the transition between the mixing stage and the packaging stage. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the overall progression of the report feels more like a list of steps rather than a cohesive summary of a manufacturing process.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic verbs like 'mix', 'cut', and 'go'. There are errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'flour's coming in' and 'packaging with cup sized package'. The student attempts to use some process-related terminology, but the range is insufficient to describe the technical aspects of the diagram with precision. The tone is occasionally informal, which is not suitable for an academic report. More precise verbs and nouns related to industrial processes would improve the score significantly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('these portions are goes', 'vegetables and seasoning goes') and incorrect verb forms ('packaging process has complete'). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of apostrophes and capitalization. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of basic errors in tense and agreement prevents the response from reaching a higher band.

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