Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-04
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 image provide information about manufacturing instant noodles. There are different steps for making noodles. There are steps including flour, storage silos, mixer, dough sheets, dough strips, noodles discs, cooking (oil and drying), vegetables & spices, cups, and labelling & sealing.
Although, i will explain you the all steps one by one. First of all flour has been stored in storage silos and then came for the use of making noodles. The second step is add flour in the mixer plus water and oil then the rollers make dough sheets is the step three, after that the sheets are converted into dough strips that's the step four. However, when the noodles discs ready in five step add these strips for cooking add oil and then dry that's the step six. In step seven vegetables and spices has been add in the noodles and then pack into cups, at the end labelling and sealing is the last and eight step. Overall, these image gives information about the manufacturing noodles and also the process of packaging and labelling.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| 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 noodle manufacturing process, but the presentation is overly simplistic. Rather than providing a clear, analytical summary, the text reads like a list of steps. The overview is weak, merely repeating the prompt rather than highlighting the key features of the process, such as the transition from raw ingredients to finished product. While all parts of the diagram are mentioned, the lack of a cohesive summary and the repetitive structure prevent the response from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on grouping related stages (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging) to provide a more professional and analytical report.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized chronologically, which is appropriate for a process description. However, the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes awkward, such as 'Although, i will explain you the all steps one by one' and 'that's the step four'. Paragraphing is insufficient; the entire body of the report is contained within a single block, which hinders readability. The transition between sentences feels forced, and the referencing is occasionally unclear. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a distinct purpose, such as separating the initial preparation from the final packaging stages.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic verbs like 'add', 'make', and 'do', and frequently uses the word 'step' to structure the response. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'came for the use of making' and 'noodles discs ready in five step'. While the technical terms from the diagram are used correctly, the lack of variety in descriptive language limits the score. To improve, incorporate more sophisticated verbs and nouns to describe the process, such as 'incorporate', 'extrude', 'conveyed', or 'automated'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of information. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement ('vegetables and spices has been add'), article usage, and sentence structure ('the rollers make dough sheets is the step three'). The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with some awkward attempts at complex ones. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses, and practicing the use of passive voice, which is essential for describing industrial processes.
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