Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-23
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)
In the given diagram manufacturing of noodles is discuss. First step to make noodles is a huge amount of flour is stored in silos and after that in second step large amount of water and oil is added. In third steproller are used for dough sheets and in forth step drough strips. In the fifth step a shape is given to material which was prepared in sixth step cooking oil and drying is added in seventh step vegetables and vsome secret spices are added. these are the most common and importants steps which are necessary to make noodles. Without these steps noodles can`t get completed. the eighth and last step is labelling. In this step the noodles that were prepared get into packing and get seal and mention labelled . these are the steps that are given in diagram. Complete manufacturing has been explained above which was very easy to explain.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0
The response attempts to describe the process of manufacturing instant noodles shown in the diagram, but it falls short in several key areas. While the writer mentions the flour, silos, water, oil, and subsequent stages like rollers and packaging, the coverage lacks clarity and structure. There is no clear overview of the overall process, which is a fundamental requirement for Academic Task 1. Furthermore, the description of the sequence is disjointed and contains colloquial or conversational commentary at the end, such as 'which was very easy to explain,' which is inappropriate for an academic report. Important features like the transition from dough sheets to strips and discs are rushed and poorly detailed. Therefore, the response only partially addresses the task requirements, aligning with a Band 5 performance.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text suffers significantly from a lack of proper paragraphing, presented as a single continuous block of text. Cohesive devices are repetitive and basic, relying heavily on sequential connectors like 'First step', 'second step', 'third step', and 'forth step' (spelled incorrectly as 'drough'). The progression of ideas becomes confusing near the middle, where sentences run together without adequate punctuation or transition. While there is a basic chronological attempt to follow the diagram, the lack of cohesive control, absence of clear paragraph separation, and mechanical referencing prevent the response from achieving a higher band. Overall, the structural organization is weak and meets the criteria for Band 4.5, rounded to 5.0.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The lexical range is quite limited and repetitive, with frequent reliance on basic vocabulary such as 'step', 'make', 'noodles', and 'amount'. There are also several lexical errors and non-standard collocations, including 'manufacturing of noodles is discuss' (grammatically incorrect form), 'third steproller' (missing space/article), and 'vsome secret spices' (typographical and informal word choice). The attempt to use less common vocabulary is minimal, and spelling issues such as 'drough' instead of 'dough' detract from the quality. While the vocabulary is adequate to communicate the basic topic of food manufacturing, the range and accuracy remain restricted, reflecting a Band 5 level.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.0
The grammatical range is severely restricted. The student relies heavily on simple sentences and basic subject-verb structures, with failed attempts at complex phrasing that result in severe grammatical inaccuracies. Examples include 'First step to make noodles is a huge amount of flour is stored...' which exhibits major structural confusion and double-subject issues. Punctuation is largely neglected, leading to run-on sentences like 'In the fifth step a shape is given to material which was prepared in sixth step cooking oil and drying is added in seventh step...' There are frequent errors in verb tense, voice, and agreement throughout the text, meaning error-free sentences are rare. This performance aligns with Band 4.0.
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