Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-27
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 provided diagram represent the process of manufacturing instant noodles.
Overall, the manufacturing process contain various eight steps to prepare noodles. The silos faced different stages in manufacturing. They are starting from storage silos and reached upon cups through various steps.
Different steps are following:
In first step, we store silos in truck and send them at manufacturing industry, then remaining process will start. In second stage, we move silos in mixer machine moreover also add some water and oil in machine. In 3rd step, they pass through rollers that are connected with machine and then they pass dough sheets. Also contain different dough strips at another step, where they are mixing by strips.
In fifth step, they pass through noodles disc, while the shape of silos also change in this stage. then we add some cooking oil in noodles disc for their preparation, on the other hand the silos are also drying in this step and they carry the proper shape of noodles.
At the second last step, we add some vegetables and various spices in noodle, Moreover we also distribute them in different cups. After finishing of distribution we take the label and sealing process of noodles one by one.
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 attempts to describe the manufacturing process but fails to accurately interpret the diagram. The student repeatedly refers to 'silos' as the raw material, whereas the diagram clearly shows flour and water being mixed. This fundamental misunderstanding of the source material significantly impacts the accuracy of the report. While the response follows the sequence of steps, the lack of clarity regarding the actual ingredients and the nature of the process (e.g., 'store silos in truck') means the information is not clearly presented. To improve, ensure you carefully analyze the labels and visual information provided in the prompt before writing.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the sequence of steps. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'In first step' (missing articles) and 'on the other hand' used inappropriately to describe a drying process. The progression of ideas is sometimes hindered by unclear referencing, particularly when the student refers to 'silos' throughout the text. While there is an attempt at logical sequencing, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the repetitive structure of the sentences limit the flow of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic verbs like 'store', 'move', 'pass', and 'add'. There is a significant error in word choice where 'silos' is used to describe the ingredients or the product, which is factually incorrect based on the diagram. Other phrases like 'manufacturing industry' and 'noodles disc' show a lack of precision. To reach a higher band, you should use more specific terminology related to industrial processes, such as 'ingredients', 'conveyor belt', 'extrusion', or 'packaging'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with article usage ('In first step', 'in mixer machine'), subject-verb agreement ('diagram represent', 'process contain'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple or contain awkward phrasing, such as 'they are mixing by strips'. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of basic errors in tense and article usage prevents the text from reaching a higher band. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement would be highly beneficial.
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