Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-18

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 shows the manufacturing process of noodles from the initial preparation of raw material to the final packaging of the finished product.

Overall, The production contain several stages begining from the storage to the final product. After the final production,the product will be packed for commercialization and sealed to avoid any contamination.

The production of noodles contain several stages begining from Storage of Solis which is mixed with water and oil simultanously to form dough sheets,The further process begins from the conversion of Dough strips to form Noodles Discs in which the cooked noodles pass through a special euqipment to dry them after manufacturing.

In the final stage, the product stored in the cups where different vegetables and spices were added to enhance thier flavour,Then labeling and sealing of the product was done to avoid from any further contamination. The final product will be sent into market for the costumer use.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to describe the main features of the instant noodle manufacturing process, but it falls short in several areas. While it mentions the initial stages such as storage silos and mixing flour with water and oil, and later touches upon cooking, drying, adding vegetables, labelling, and sealing, the sequence is somewhat jumbled and lacks a clear, logical tracking of the linear process. Furthermore, important intermediate steps shown in the diagram—such as rollers, dough sheets, and dough strips—are either omitted or confused ("Storage of Solis" instead of silos, and mixing up strips and discs). Consequently, the response only partially addresses the requirements of Task 1, earning a band score of 5.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into four short paragraphs, attempting an introductory overview followed by body details. However, the logical progression is hindered by confusing transitions and repetitive phrasing, such as repeating "The production of noodles contain several stages begining from" across consecutive sentences. Paragraphing is present, but internal cohesion is mechanical and sometimes faulty, with referencing that is not always clear (e.g., abrupt shifts from the mixing stage directly to dough strips and noodles discs). Overall arrangement is moderately coherent, but the frequent repetition and lack of smooth cohesive devices keep this criterion at a band 5.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is relatively basic and repetitive, with several noticeable spelling and word-choice errors that detract from the writing. Examples include "begining" (beginning), "Solis" (silos), "simulatously" (simultaneously), and "euqipment" (equipment). The writer attempts less common vocabulary such as "commercialization" and "contamination," but inaccuracies in spelling and collocation are frequent. While the range is minimally adequate to convey the general topic, the density of lexical errors places this at a band 5.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The text contains a limited range of sentence structures, and attempts at complex or passive constructions frequently lead to grammatical errors or awkward phrasing (e.g., "the product stored in the cups where different vegetables and spices were added to enhance thier flavour"). There are numerous punctuation and capitalization issues, such as mid-sentence capital letters ("The Further process", "Then labeling"), and spelling errors in pronouns like "thier". Although some simple sentences are understandable, frequent grammatical errors cause some difficulty for the reader, justifying a band score of 5.0.

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