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 flowchart illustrates the making of noodles begins with the silos storage and then pass through the series of steps including mixing, strips or shape making, organizing and labelling
Intially, storing of flour into a long containers in the form of silos.Furthermore the flour is transferred to a mixer in and water and oil is added and as a result a dough is formed which is changed into dough sheets with the help of rollers. Moreover, the dough is converted into stripswhich later take a round shape as noodles discs.
The next step is the heating of these dicss in oil and also drying to remove all the moisture from it and then a hard noodles dics are now formend which then transferred into noodles cup and different spices along with vegetables are added and these cups are sorted on the basis of ingredients and flavous and labelling is added and sent to market for consumers.
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 describe the main steps of the instant noodle manufacturing process, starting from flour storage and moving through mixing, rolling, shaping, cooking, drying, and packaging. However, the response lacks a clear overview and contains several inaccuracies or missed stages when compared to the visual diagram. For instance, the transition from dough sheets to strips and discs is slightly confused, and extraneous information not present in the diagram, such as 'sorted on the basis of ingredients and flavours', is introduced. Furthermore, the summarization of key features is somewhat disorganized. This level of performance aligns with Band 5.5, as it addresses the task but has noticeable shortcomings in detail selection and overall clarity.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The response is divided into three brief paragraphs, attempting to follow the chronological order of the process. However, the logical progression is frequently disrupted by awkward transitions and run-on sentences, such as 'The flowchart illustrates the making of noodles begins with...'. Cohesive devices are used mechanically or incorrectly (e.g., 'Intially', 'Furthermore'), and referencing is occasionally unclear, making it hard to follow the exact sequence of events. Paragraphing is also poorly managed, with the introduction and body running together rather than presenting a distinct overview. These issues are characteristic of a Band 5.0 score, where organization is present but overall progression lacks clarity.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The student demonstrates a limited range of vocabulary suitable for a process description, relying on basic terms such as 'making', 'trensferred', 'water', and 'oil'. There are several word-choice and spelling errors throughout the text, including 'Intially', 'dicss', 'formend', and 'flavous'. While some process-related vocabulary is attempted ('silos', 'dough', 'moisture', 'labelling'), inaccuracies in collocation and word forms (e.g., 'stripswhich', 'hard noodles dics are now formend') restrict the response to a Band 5.0 level, as noticeable errors cause some difficulty for the reader.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control over grammar and punctuation is weak. There are frequent errors in verb tense consistency, subject-verb agreement, and sentence boundaries (e.g., 'The flowchart illustrates the making of noodles begins with...', 'which then transferred into noodles cup'). Punctuation is largely neglected, resulting in run-on sentences that impede smooth reading. Because complex structures are frequently faulty and errors occur with high frequency throughout the text, this performance fits the Band 5.0 descriptors.
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