Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-16
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 given process chart displays the information about how instant noodles are becoming.
Looking into the given details,firstly, flour is used for making instant noodles.Then,the storage is done of silos and the mixture of water , oil, and flour is ready .After that , the mixture of that ingridents is used for making noodles and then, machine is also used for giving exact shape to noodles.
Probing further , the rollers of machine is helpful . After that , the use of dought sheets and strips are needed and the noodles discs are ready .Interestingly , cooking oil is also used in the last then noodles are dried by the machine.Apart from this, cups are ready and added some vegetables and spices into that cups and the most great part is that the labelling and sealing is done of the cups .Lastly noodles are ready for selling into the market.
Overall, there are eight steps of making noodles which starts with storage silos and ends with packaging .
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 process of manufacturing instant noodles, successfully identifying the overall start and end points as mentioned in the brief overview ('starts with storage silos and ends with packaging'). However, the description of intermediate stages is superficial, repetitive, and contains inaccuracies or vague descriptions of the steps shown in the diagram, such as 'the rollers of machine is helpful' and 'cooking oil is also used in the last then noodles are dried'. Key stages such as mixing water, oil, and flour, rolling into sheets and strips, forming discs, cooking/drying, and adding vegetables and spices are linked in a somewhat disjointed manner. The response meets the minimum word count requirement, but the lack of precise sequencing and mechanical detailing places it firmly at Band 5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into four paragraphs, including an introduction and a concluding overview. However, the internal cohesion within the body paragraphs is weak and repetitive, relying on basic sequencing markers like 'firstly', 'Then', 'After that', and 'Probing further'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, for instance, 'the mixture of that ingridents is used for making noodles and then, machine is also used for giving exact shape to noodles'. Paragraphing is attempted, but the overall progression of ideas feels disjointed and lacks sophisticated cohesive devices, resulting in a Band 5 performance for this criterion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The lexical range is limited and repetitive. The student uses basic vocabulary such as 'making', 'ready', 'machine', and 'use' repeatedly throughout the text. There are several spelling and word-form errors, including 'ingridents' (ingredients), 'dought' (dough), and awkward phrasings like 'how instant noodles are becoming'. While some task-specific terms from the prompt are borrowed (e.g., 'storage silos', 'noodles discs', 'vegetables and spices'), the student's own lexical choices fail to demonstrate flexibility or precision, leading to a score of 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The text displays a very limited range of grammatical structures. Most sentences are simple or attempt complex structures that are faulty, leading to noticeable errors. Examples include passive voice inaccuracies ('instant noodles are becoming', 'the storage is done of silos', 'added some vegetables and spices into that cups') and punctuation or structural clumsiness. Frequent grammatical errors and awkward phrasing cause some difficulty for the reader and impede the smooth delivery of information, justifying a Band 5.
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