Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-31

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 presented diagram provides information about manufacturing process of instant noodles. Overall, there are eight stages show in the diagram.

Primarily, flavour transports into the storage silos. then it put into the mixture with water and oil. In the next stage, the mixture convert into the dough sheets by the roller. then it transforms into the dough strips.

dough strips convert into the noodles discs. By this point, the initial phase has been completed. The six stage is cooking with using oil and dry noodles. in the next stage, the cooked noodles put into the cups and add some vegetables and spices to it. finally, the product cover with the label and seal it. the final product is prepared for release onto the market.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the student identifies the main stages of the process, the description is overly simplistic and lacks the necessary detail to fully explain the manufacturing cycle. The overview is present but underdeveloped, and the response fails to make meaningful comparisons or highlight key features effectively. Because the response is 26 words under the limit, it is penalized for failing to address the task requirements fully. To improve, the student should expand on the description of each stage and ensure the response meets the minimum length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into two short paragraphs, but the logical flow is hindered by the lack of cohesive devices. Transitions such as 'Primarily', 'then', and 'in the next stage' are used, but they are repetitive and often grammatically awkward. The paragraphing is insufficient, as the entire process description is crammed into one block. The lack of clear signposting makes the progression of the process feel mechanical rather than fluid. To improve, the student should use a wider variety of linking words and organize the information into logical paragraphs, such as separating the preparation phase from the final packaging phase.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. Words like 'convert', 'mixture', and 'stage' are used repeatedly, which limits the range of expression. There is little evidence of less common lexical items or precise terminology related to industrial processes. Some word choices are inaccurate, such as 'flavour transports into the storage silos' (flavour is usually added, not transported as a raw material). The student needs to incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to manufacturing, such as 'incorporate', 'processed', 'automated', or 'subsequently', to demonstrate a higher level of lexical control.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The grammar is characterized by frequent errors in sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and article usage. For example, 'there are eight stages show' should be 'shown', and 'the mixture convert' should be 'converts'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, with most sentences being simple or poorly constructed. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with many sentences starting with lowercase letters. The frequency of these errors makes the text difficult to read at times. To improve, the student should focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb forms and consistent capitalization.

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