Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-14
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 diagram illustrate how the instant noodles are prepared in the industry through the different stages.
Firstly, the flour are put into the storage silos.In the next stage,the water and oil are mix to the flour and all material are mixed to the container.After the mixing is fully complete,the material are roll to the roller and make the small thin dough sheets.And the sheets are further cross to a small circular thread and prepared a small dough strips.After complete this step,We prepared the noodles discs and this noodles disc are put into the cooking oil for cook.After completing the cooking we drying the noodles disc.In the next stage,the prepared noodles are fill in the cups and put the extra spices like the masala and the vegetables.In the final stage,we sealed the cups and put the labelling for outer body of the cups.After finish the labels the sealed cups are arrage the proper way and put to the convear belt for further paking and transpotation.
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 student attempts to describe the entire manufacturing process of instant noodles depicted in the diagram, covering key stages such as storage, mixing, rolling, cutting, frying, drying, and packaging. However, the response lacks an overview, which is an essential feature of a successful Academic Task 1 report. Furthermore, some details are slightly inaccurate or over-simplified, such as saying 'we prepared the noodles discs', adopting a first-person perspective ('we sealed the cups') which is inappropriate for an academic report. The progression is followed chronologically, but the lack of an overall summary and the presence of informal framing pulls the score down into the Band 5.0 range.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The text is presented as a single, massive paragraph without any paragraphing structure, which severely limits the overall organisation. While basic chronological cohesive devices are used (e.g., 'Firstly', 'In the next stage', 'After complete this step', 'In the final stage'), they are often mechanically applied and accompanied by awkward transitions. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the lack of spacing and structural division makes the text difficult to follow. This demonstrates features of Band 4.5 to 5.0, comfortably fitting Band 5.0 due to the recognizable sequential progression.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally basic and repetitive, relying heavily on everyday terms related to the process ('flour', 'water', 'oil', 'cups', 'spices'). There are frequent word-formation and collocation errors, such as 'mix to the flour', 'roll to the roller', 'cross to a small circular thread', and 'arrage the proper way'. Less common lexical items are attempted but applied inaccurately, causing some strain for the reader. The range is minimally adequate for conveying the steps of the process, which aligns with Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response features a very limited range of sentence structures, mostly consisting of simple sentences or poorly formed compound sentences linked by basic conjunctions. There are frequent grammatical errors throughout, particularly involving subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the flour are put', 'the water and oil are mix', 'the material are roll'), missing articles, and incorrect prepositions. Attempts at complex or passive structures are frequently faulty (e.g., 'After complete this step', 'are arrage the proper way'). These frequent errors can cause difficulty for the reader, placing the grammar firmly at Band 5.0.
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