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.There are eight main stages,beginning with the storage of silos and ending with sealing and labeling.

Firstly, the flour are stored into the storage silos and transferred to the mixing container. In the next stage,the water and oil are mixed to the flour and all material are mixed to the container.After the mixing is fully complete, the materials are roll to the roller and make the small thin dough sheets.And this sheets are further cross to a small circular thread and prepared a small dough strips.After complete this step,we prepare the noodles discs and this noodles is put in 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 packing and transportation.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response successfully covers all the main stages of the instant noodle manufacturing process, beginning with the storage of flour in silos and concluding with the final packaging and transportation. Key features such as mixing, rolling, cutting, steaming or cooking, drying, flavouring, and sealing are all identified and reported in a logical sequence. However, the report lacks an overview paragraph, which is an essential requirement for a Band 7 or higher in Academic Task 1. Furthermore, there is no direct comparison made between stages, although the process itself is described adequately. The information is generally accurate according to the diagram, earning it a solid Band 6.0 for addressing the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The text demonstrates a coherent overall arrangement and follows a chronological sequence using transitional markers such as "Firstly", "In the next stage", and "After complete this step". However, the paragraphing is extremely poor, as the entire body of the report is crammed into one massive, block-like paragraph after the introductory sentence. This lack of appropriate paragraph breaks heavily restricts the score. Additionally, cohesive devices are sometimes mechanical or repetitive, and referencing is occasionally unclear, such as "this sheets" or "this noodles". Overall, the organisational structure falls into the Band 5 category due to the absence of proper paragraphing and mechanical cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for describing a manufacturing process, incorporating terms like "storage silos", "mixing container", "dough sheets", and "convear belt" (conveyor belt). However, there are numerous lexical and word-choice errors, such as "flour are stored" (agreement error), "materials are roll" (form error), and "put the labelling for outer body". Less common vocabulary attempts often lack precision or contain collocation slips. While communication is not severely impeded, the frequency of word-formation and spelling errors keeps the response firmly at Band 5.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, but control over grammar is weak throughout the text. There are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement (e.g., "the flour are stored", "water and oil are mixed... and all material are mixed") and verb forms (e.g., "are roll", "are cross", "are fill", "arrage"). Punctuation is also problematic, with missing spaces after commas throughout the response (e.g., "stage,the water"). Because errors occur in almost every sentence and frequently interfere with structural accuracy, the grammar performance aligns with Band 5.0.

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