Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-10

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)

This diagram illustrates the production of instant noodles.

overall, there are eight steps of making instant noodles starting with storage silos and ending with labeling and sealing.

At the beginning , it is starting with storage silos for making flour after that flour was coverted into dough sheets with the help of mixers through water , oil and rollers then these dough sheets were converted into dough strips.

In the subsequent stages , dough strips were converted into noodles discs through cooking and drying in the oil after this they were adding vegetables and spices to the noodles and the last and the final stage is labeling and sealing where they label and seal the noodles so that they may reach to the customers.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the student identifies the main stages of the process, the description is overly simplistic and lacks the necessary detail to fully convey the manufacturing cycle. For instance, the transition from 'dough sheets' to 'dough strips' and then to 'noodle discs' is mentioned, but the specific mechanisms (such as the cutting machine) are omitted. The overview is present but lacks depth. To improve, the student should provide a more comprehensive description of each stage, including the specific equipment and inputs mentioned in the diagram, to ensure the response is sufficiently developed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into short paragraphs, but the logical flow is somewhat mechanical. The use of cohesive devices such as 'At the beginning', 'after that', and 'In the subsequent stages' is repetitive and basic. The paragraphing is also problematic; the second paragraph is quite short and could be better integrated. There is a lack of sophisticated linking words to connect the stages of the process more fluidly. To achieve a higher band, the student should vary their cohesive devices and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, distinct focus, rather than grouping the entire process into one block of text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on the words provided in the prompt. Phrases like 'converted into' are used repeatedly, which reduces the lexical variety. There is little evidence of less common vocabulary or precise technical terminology related to manufacturing processes. For example, instead of 'making flour', a more precise term like 'processing' or 'milling' would be appropriate. The student needs to expand their range of verbs and nouns to describe industrial processes more accurately and avoid repeating the same structures throughout the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains several grammatical errors that affect readability. There are issues with tense consistency, such as mixing present and past tenses ('it is starting' vs 'flour was converted'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas (e.g., 'beginning ,'). The sentence structures are largely simple or compound, with limited attempts at complex sentences. The frequent use of passive voice is appropriate for a process description, but the execution is often clunky. Improving sentence variety and ensuring consistent tense usage would significantly enhance the grammatical quality of the writing.

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