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)

Today we will show you the process of Instant noodles manufacturing.

first of all, the flour is taken from the storage silos. This flour poured into a mixer, where water and oil is mixed to flour. mixer has rollers attached to it, which gonna convert the flour into dough sheets. Dough sheets slightly became the strips ahead. These strips automatically bound into the noodles discs. In next steps they goes for the cooking and drying. After fitting the noodles into cups, vegetables and spices are added. In the last step labelling and sealing is done and Noodles are ready to eat.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the task. While the student identifies the main stages of the manufacturing process, the description is overly simplistic and lacks the necessary detail and comparative language expected in an Academic Task 1 response. The overview is missing, and the process is described in a very basic, linear fashion without highlighting key features or transitions effectively. To improve, the student must expand on the description of each stage and ensure the response meets the length requirement to allow for a more comprehensive summary.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is written as a single, short paragraph, which lacks the structure required for a formal report. While there is a basic chronological sequence, the use of cohesive devices is very limited and repetitive (e.g., 'In next steps', 'In the last step'). The lack of paragraphing and the absence of a clear introduction or overview make the flow feel disjointed. To improve, the student should use a wider range of linking words and phrases to connect ideas more fluidly and organize the information into logical paragraphs, such as separating the preparation phase from the final packaging phase.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, relying heavily on simple verbs like 'taken', 'poured', and 'mixed'. There is little attempt to use academic or process-specific terminology. Phrases such as 'gonna convert' are informal and inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 response. To achieve a higher band score, the student needs to incorporate more precise, topic-specific vocabulary related to manufacturing processes, such as 'processed', 'extruded', 'dehydrated', or 'automated', and avoid colloquialisms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The grammar contains several errors that affect the clarity of the report. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'water and oil is mixed', 'they goes') and article usage (e.g., 'The flour poured', 'In next steps'). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with limited use of complex sentences. The informal contraction 'gonna' is also grammatically inappropriate for this task. To improve, the student should focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement, using passive voice consistently for process descriptions, and incorporating a variety of complex sentence structures.

See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.

Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.