Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-05
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 ILLUSTRATE MENTIONS ABOUT HOW INSTANT NOODLES WERE MANUFACTURED IN COMPANIES. HERES, THE DIAGRAM SHOWS US THAT HOW ITS WORK STEP BY STEP AND HOW THERE'S FEATURES ARE WORKING .FIRST OF ALL THERE'S STORAGE SILOS WERE MENTIONES FROM THAT THE FLOUR WAS COLLECTED AND THEN IT GO TO THE MIXER. NORMALLY IT IS WATER AND OIL'S MIXTURE.AFTER THAT THEY MADE A DOUGH PF THE FLOUR. THEN THEY WENT TO THE NEXT STEP WHERE THEY WENT IN TO THE MACHINE AND MADE EVEN STRIPS . AFTER THAT NOODLES DISCS IN CIRCULAR MOTION AND THEN COOKING WITH OIL AND THEN THEY SENT THEM TO THE DRY PLACE FOR DRING THE NOODLES . AFTER THE NOODLES DRING THEY ADDED VEGETABLES AND SPICES ,ACCORDINGLY. THEN SET THE MACHINE TO PUT THE NOODLES IN THE CUPS. THIS IS THE LAST STEP OF THE MANUFACTURING INSTANT NOODLES, THE CAME OUT OF THE LAST STAGE OF MACHINE AND THEN THEY MAKE IT PROPER SEAL AND THEN PUT THE LABEL ON THE CUPS. SP ABOVE DIAGRAM SHOWS THE WHOLE PROCESS THAT HOW THEY MANUFACTURED INSTANT NOODLES IN THE FACTORY.
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 process, but the overview is weak and lacks a clear summary of the overall manufacturing cycle. The description is largely a list of steps rather than a cohesive report. While the key stages are mentioned, the lack of a clear introduction and a distinct overview paragraph limits the score. The response would benefit from grouping the stages logically (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging) to better highlight the process flow.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks paragraphing, which is essential for a clear report. The text is presented as a single block, making it difficult to follow the progression of the process. While some cohesive devices like 'first of all', 'after that', and 'then' are used, they are repetitive and mechanical. The lack of logical structure and the absence of paragraph breaks significantly hinder the flow of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic verbs like 'made', 'went', and 'put'. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word forms, such as 'dring' instead of 'drying' and 'PF' instead of 'of'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe a technical process with precision. To improve, you should use more specific terminology related to manufacturing, such as 'conveyed', 'processed', 'sealed', and 'packaged'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('there's features are working'), tense consistency ('were mentions'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation, such as the misuse of capitalization and missing spaces after commas. The range of structures is limited to simple sentences, with few attempts at complex or varied grammatical forms.
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