Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-21
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 4.5)
The given process chart manufacturing of instant noodles.
Overall, this is an irreversible process and consists of 8 steps in total, as well as it is a cyclic process.
Firstly, flour is transported to the storage silos then the flour is transported to the mixer after that dough sheets are prepared, afterwards dough strips are formed before the formation of noodle discs then the process of cookingoil and drying takes place after that vegetable and spices are tranferred to the cups after that, at last, the process of labelling and sealing takes place and is saled in market food shops.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The student has attempted to describe the process of manufacturing instant noodles, noting the general number of steps. However, the response falls significantly short of the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, containing only 100 words. Furthermore, the overview contains a factual inaccuracy by claiming the process is a 'cyclic process' and 'irreversible', which misinterprets the linear nature of the diagram. While the main steps are listed, they are presented in a single, run-on paragraph without adequate selection or reporting of key stages. Because the length requirement is not met and key features are only minimally outlined with some inaccuracies, this falls under Band 4.5 descriptors.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The text lacks proper paragraphing, as the entire response is compressed into an introduction and a single massive, run-on sentence for the body. Cohesive devices are heavily overused and repetitive, particularly the phrase 'after that' which is chained multiple times in a non-standard way ('then... after that... afterwards... before... after that... after that, at last'). There is no logical division of stages or clear progression beyond a continuous sequence of clauses. Referencing and punctuation are largely neglected. This performance aligns with Band 4.0 descriptors.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary used is very basic and repetitive. The student relies on elementary terms such as 'flour', 'storage silos', 'mixer', and 'cups' taken directly from the prompt, while attempting a few less common items like 'transported' and 'formation'. There are noticeable word choice and collocation errors, such as 'cookingoil' (written as one word), 'tranferred', and the unnatural phrasing 'is saled in market food shops' at the end. The range is quite limited and strains the reader's understanding at points, fitting the Band 4.5 profile.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammatical structure of the response is extremely weak. The opening sentence is a fragment lacking a main verb ('The given process chart manufacturing of instant noodles'). The rest of the response consists of one enormous, unpunctuated run-on sentence joined by coordinating conjunctions and sequencing words without commas or periods. There is a complete lack of complex sentence control, and frequent structural errors impede smooth reading. This demonstrates control characteristic of Band 4.0.
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