Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-01
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 given chart shows how instant noodles are manufactured.
overall the productions involves an eight-stage linear system. It begins with the storage raw material
and the final labeling & sealing of consumer product.
In the initial stage, flour is transported from storage silos to a mixture where it combine with oil & water then it pass through the roller and after it the roll has to suffer and become in a plane shape through the machine then it mixed with cooking (oil) and drying it.
In the last second part the noodles serve in the cups and it comes in the proper shape they also add some vegetable for the topping on the noodles and at the end the seal and labeling then it is ready for selling to the glossary store owners and for the customer who like to eat the instant noodles. Mostly the demand of the noodles is high in the city area
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 covers the main stages of the process, but the description is somewhat superficial and lacks detail regarding the specific technical steps shown in the diagram. For instance, the transition from 'roller' to 'cooking' is vague, and the mention of 'glossary store owners' and 'demand in city areas' is irrelevant to the task, which asks for a summary of the manufacturing process. To improve, focus strictly on the provided visual information and ensure all key stages, such as the specific ingredients and the drying/packaging phases, are described with greater precision and clarity.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is divided into three short paragraphs, which helps with organization. However, the progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as 'In the initial stage' and 'In the last second part'. The transition between sentences is occasionally abrupt, making the flow of the process difficult to follow. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one to create a smoother narrative of the manufacturing process.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and sometimes inaccurate, which hinders the precision required for a process description. Phrases like 'suffer and become in a plane shape' are unnatural and unclear. Additionally, there are errors in word choice, such as 'glossary store' instead of 'grocery store'. The range of vocabulary is limited, relying on simple verbs and nouns. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise technical terminology related to manufacturing processes, such as 'processed', 'extruded', 'dehydrated', or 'packaged', and ensure correct collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'it combine', 'it pass'), incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'the roll has to suffer'), and missing articles or prepositions. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at complex sentences are often faulty. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of ampersands and lack of full stops. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subjects and verbs agree, and using correct tense forms for describing a continuous process.
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