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 FLOW CHART ILLUSRATE THE MAKING PROCESS OF INSTANT NOODLES IN FACTORIES.

OVERALL, IT CONSISTS OF 8 STEPS WHICH INCLUDES DIFFERENT PROCEDURES. AT FIRST, STORAGE SILOS IN WHICH WE GET FLOUR TRUCK THEN MOVE TO MIXING PROCESS WHERE OIL AND WATER MIX WELL WITH FLOUR IN ROLLER MACHINE IT MAKES FINE DOUGH SHEETS NEXTLY ROLLING PROCESS IS CONVERTED INTO DOUGH STRIPS IT DIVIDED INTO NOODLES DICS ON ADDING COOKING OIL PLUS DRYING PROCESS MOREOVER, VEGATABLES SPECIES POURED INTO NOODLES CUP AFTERWORDS CUPS WILL PROCESSED FOR LABELLING WITH SEALING STEP.

BASICALLY, FROM RAW TO EATIBLES, WHOLE PROCESS SHOWS HOW SAFELY INTSANT 2 MINTS NOODLES MADE. VEGETABLES SPIECES TOOK TIME TO DRY AFTER THAT THEY ADD THAT INTO CUPS FOR NEXT STEPS.

IN CONCULSION, ALL THESE 8 DISTINCT STEP SHOWS HOW WE GET RAW TRUCK TO EATIBLE NOODLES, EVEN SPECIES VEGATBLES AT LAST BUT NOT LEAST LABLING CUPS BEFORE SENDING FOR SELL.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, but the presentation is fragmented and lacks a clear, logical flow. While you identify the key steps, the description is often confusing, such as the transition from 'storage silos' to 'flour truck' and the unclear explanation of how the dough is processed. The overview is weak and does not effectively highlight the key features of the process. To improve, ensure you group the stages logically (e.g., preparation, processing, and packaging) and provide a more coherent summary of the entire transformation from raw materials to the final product.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks effective paragraphing, appearing as a single block of text. Cohesive devices are used in a mechanical and often incorrect manner, such as 'nextly' and 'afterwords', which are not standard academic English. The progression of ideas is difficult to follow because the sentences are poorly linked and the logical sequence of the manufacturing stages is obscured by grammatical errors. To reach a higher band, you should organize your response into clear paragraphs (Introduction, Overview, and Body paragraphs) and use a wider, more accurate range of linking words to guide the reader through the process.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'illusrate' instead of 'illustrate', 'vegatables' for 'vegetables', and 'spieces' instead of 'spices'. The use of 'eatibles' is also non-standard in this context. While you attempt to describe technical steps, the lack of precision makes the process difficult to visualize. You need to focus on using more accurate terminology for industrial processes and ensure correct spelling to avoid impeding communication. Expanding your range of vocabulary related to manufacturing and sequences would significantly improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often obscure the intended meaning. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'all these 8 distinct step shows'), missing articles, and incorrect sentence structures. Many sentences are run-on or fragmented, making the text difficult to read. There is very little evidence of complex sentence structures, and the control over basic grammar is inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering simple sentence construction first, ensuring correct verb tenses and punctuation, before attempting more complex structures.

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