Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-02
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 diagram illustrate that how instant noodles are made.
Instant noodle are manufactured with eight steps.
first of all, flour is requried for making noodles , that why noodles are stored in storage silos.
The second step is that , stored flour is mixed with water and oil in mixer .
After mixing the material is moved through convare where dough are obtained in form of sheets.
The fourth step is dough strips in which dough is moved through strips .
the fifth step is noodles disk , in which dough is obtained dics shape .
The sixth and third last step is cooking , after obtaining dics shape the noodles dics are move through baller of hot cooking oil where noodles are cooked and dryed.
the second last step is addind noodles, vegetables and spices into cups .
The eight and last step is labelling and sealing , the cup are further move through convare for labelling and sealing , the machines labeled and sealed the cups .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from the storage of flour to the final packaging. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview or summary of the process as a whole. While the steps are identified, the response fails to highlight the 'main features' or make meaningful comparisons, instead providing a simple list of actions. The lack of an introductory overview and the reliance on a step-by-step listing approach limits the development of the response. To improve, you should group related stages and provide a clear summary of the overall manufacturing cycle.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into a series of sentences that follow the chronological order of the diagram. However, the paragraphing is non-existent, as the entire response is presented as a single block of text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'first of all', 'the second step', and 'the sixth and third last step', but these are often repetitive and mechanical. The flow between sentences is sometimes disjointed due to grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. To improve, you should use more varied linking words and ensure that your ideas are grouped into logical paragraphs (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging).
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on the words provided in the prompt (e.g., 'noodles', 'dough', 'cups', 'manufactured'). There are several spelling errors, such as 'requried', 'convare', 'dics', and 'dryed', which distract the reader. The use of 'baller' for 'roller' and 'addind' for 'adding' further indicates a lack of precision. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, it lacks the range and accuracy required for a higher band. Focus on learning process-related verbs and nouns to describe industrial manufacturing more effectively.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'diagram illustrate', 'dough are obtained', and 'the cup are further move'. Punctuation is also problematic, with inconsistent use of commas and spaces before punctuation marks. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences are often marred by errors in tense or word order (e.g., 'the machines labeled and sealed the cups'). You need to focus on basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that tenses remain consistent throughout the report.
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