Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-29
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 diagram provides information about the manufacturing instant noodles making process.
Overall, it can be seen that the instant noodles manufacturing process consist in eight steps. beggining with the flour storage silos and ending with the ready iteam gothrough labelling and sealing for sales.
To began with, the noodles flour put into the mixer. where water and oil mix with the flour to make a dough. After that, the dough is passed through a rollers for convert into dough sheets. Next, the dough sheet is go through a machines to divide a dough into strips.
Furthermore, the dough strips are moved into make a noddles discs for cooking and drying the discs noodles. Than after, the noodles are transformed into cups including vegetables and spices. finally, the noodles cups are ready for the labelling where each cups are labeled and passed for seal the ready product. Than the noodle cups are ready for the sales.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
The student attempts to cover all stages of the manufacturing process from flour storage to final labelling and sealing. An overview is provided, noting that the process consists of eight steps. However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward descriptions of the visual data, such as stating that the noodles are transformed into cups including vegetables and spices rather than describing the addition of vegetables, spices, and cups. The response meets the 150-word minimum requirement with 156 words, but the development of individual stages remains somewhat basic and disjointed. Overall, Task Achievement reaches a Band 5.5 as it addresses the prompt and outlines the main steps, but lacks clarity and precision in reporting several key features.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text is divided into four paragraphs, following a standard introduction, overview, and body paragraph structure. However, logical progression is hindered by frequent structural awkwardness and mechanical transitions like 'To began with', 'Furthermore', and 'Than after'. Cohesive devices are often used inaccurately, and referencing between steps is sometimes unclear, such as the sudden shift into discussing cups and spices. Paragraphing is attempted, but internal cohesion lacks fluidity. This places the response firmly at Band 5.0 for Coherence and Cohesion, as there is some overall organisation, but the links between ideas and sentences frequently break down.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The student demonstrates a limited range of vocabulary suited to describing a manufacturing process. While basic process terms like 'storage silos', 'mixer', 'dough', and 'labelling' are present, there are numerous spelling and word formation errors, such as 'iteam', 'begganing', 'gothrough', 'nodds', and 'than' instead of 'then'. Less common lexical items are attempted but used incorrectly (e.g., 'ready iteam gothrough labelling'). Vocabulary is repetitive and occasionally strains the reader's understanding. Consequently, Lexical Resource is rated at Band 5.0 due to the noticeable spelling and word choice errors that restrict the precision of the description.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The response contains a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying mostly on simple sentences with frequent errors in complex constructions and passive voice forms. Examples of errors include 'the instant noodles manufacturing process consist in eight steps', 'the noodles flour put into the mixer', 'for convert into dough sheets', and 'is go through a machines'. Punctuation errors are also notable, such as placing full stops before dependent clauses ('mixer. where water...'). Frequent grammatical errors cause difficulty and distraction for the reader throughout the text. Therefore, Grammatical Range and Accuracy is awarded Band 5.0.
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