Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-19
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 below illustrates the whole process of manufacturing instant noodles by following step by step. In this process that shows 8 different stages of production.
Overall, it is clear that the whole process of making noodles represent through the beginning from making flour and ending it to leveling and stealing.
In this process the production of noodles started the journey from putting flour in storage silos and mixing it by water plus oil through the help of rollers.After that mixer the sheet of dough is ready to prepare a dough strips.In which that gives the perfect noodles discs. However the procedure of noodle it should to Cooked by cooking oil and dry it for a while. Furthermore it shows we have to put some vegetables and spices on manufacturing noodle cup. At the last step of this process before it should to have levelling and stealing. In the end it is ready to pack the noodles on a cup and distribute in the market.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The student attempts to describe the process of manufacturing instant noodles, identifying several stages such as flour storage, mixing, sheeting, cutting into strips and discs, cooking, adding vegetables and spices, and finally labelling and sealing. However, the report lacks a clear, cohesive overview and fails to adequately synthesise the main features of the diagram. Furthermore, the description contains several inaccuracies and confusion regarding the sequence and components shown in the visual data, such as misinterpreting the roller mechanism and stating that cups are added before labelling incorrectly. The response meets the minimum word count requirement, but the overall task fulfilment is limited by underdeveloped points and descriptive gaps.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows an attempt at organisation with an introduction, an overview sentence, and a body paragraph. However, the logical progression is frequently disrupted by awkward phrasing and poor referencing. Cohesive devices are used mechanically or inappropriately, as seen in transitions like 'After that mixer' and 'At the last step of this process before it should to have levelling and stealing.' Paragraphing is also poorly managed, with the second and third sentences functioning as a disjointed overview separated from the body. Consequently, the flow of information feels disjointed and difficult to follow in places, placing it firmly at band 5.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, with noticeable errors in word choice and morphology throughout the text. Examples include 'leveling and stealing' instead of 'labelling and sealing', and 'manufacturing noodle cup' instead of cups of noodles. While the student attempts some less common vocabulary related to the process, these attempts are often inaccurate or unidiomatic. The lexical range is minimally adequate for the task, but frequent inaccuracies in word formation and collocation cause some difficulty for the reader and restrict the score to band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The text displays a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying heavily on simple sentences and flawed attempts at complex constructions. There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the response, such as 'In this process that shows 8 different stages', 'the production of noodles started the journey', and 'the procedure of noodle it should to Cooked'. Punctuation and article usage are also weak. These errors are frequent and often cause strain for the reader, though the core meaning of a linear process can still be partially discerned, supporting a band 4.5.
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