Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-11

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 process diagram outline the eight stages involved and how instant noodles are manufactured.

Overall it is clear that, firstly the storage silos flour shift to truck and lastly they transform into labelling and sealing in this diagram.

Looking at the prices diagram, first stage is that storage silos factory the flour loading to truck and send them to mixer in that part they add water and oil. After mixing they send to dough sheets by rollers. After that they modify to dough strips in this way noodles are turn into trips.

Fiftly, dough strips change into noodles discs in this process they transform to cooking and drying after they send into cups and spices & vegetables added to cups. Finally, people add some labels and stickers to cups lastly sealed happen and put in boxes. Add some stickers to that and they send into cities to sales in shops.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main stages of the manufacturing process, but the description is often unclear and lacks precision. While you identify the key steps, the explanation of how the flour is transformed into noodles is confusing due to grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. For example, the transition from 'dough strips' to 'noodles discs' is described in a way that is difficult to follow. To improve, ensure you clearly sequence the stages and describe the transformation of the product more accurately. You have attempted to report the main features, but the lack of clarity in the process description prevents a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical flow is weak. While you use some transition words like 'firstly', 'after that', and 'finally', they are often used incorrectly or in a repetitive manner. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'in that part they add water', which lacks a clear antecedent. The overall progression of the process is disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the sequence of events. Improving the use of cohesive devices and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

Your vocabulary is quite limited and often repetitive. You rely on basic verbs like 'send', 'add', and 'change', which do not accurately describe industrial processes. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'sealed happen' and 'send into cities to sales'. To achieve a higher band, you should incorporate more precise, topic-specific vocabulary related to manufacturing, such as 'processed', 'conveyed', 'incorporated', or 'distributed'. Additionally, ensure that you use the correct word forms, as some of your choices are grammatically incorrect in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The process diagram outline'), incorrect verb tenses, and awkward sentence structures. Many sentences are fragmented or lack necessary articles and prepositions, such as 'flour loading to truck' instead of 'flour is loaded onto a truck'. You rely almost exclusively on simple sentence structures, and your attempts at more complex sentences are often grammatically flawed. Focusing on basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of passive voice—which is essential for describing processes—is crucial for improvement.

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