Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-11-03

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)

This diagram shows that how the noodles are made in a company . The whole proces is defined in this diagram .

Overall, the diagram gives the information about manufacturing of instant noodles.The noodles are made by many steps .The diagram almost seven steps and then it is given to the markets.

The diagram show that the first step of making instant noodles is storage sailors the flooor is given to the storage sailor and then it begins to its 2nd process mixer in tjhis this process water and oil is mixed and then it goes dought sheets the dough is rolled in it and then it begin to its 4 process then it cut into long strips.

Then it is moved to nopodles disc and the next process is cooking plus drying in this process the noodles are made and the next step is 7 some vegetables and spices are added and cups are moved forward the last step is labeling it packing this is the last part of making it.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You identify the general subject and describe several stages, including flour entering storage, mixing with water and oil, cooking and drying, and adding vegetables and spices before labelling. However, the account is only partial and some details are unclear or inaccurate: the diagram shows dough being formed into sheets, cut into strips, shaped into noodle discs, then placed in cups before labelling and sealing. Your overview says there are “almost seven steps,” although the process has eight numbered stages, and it does not clearly summarise the full progression from flour to finished cups. To improve, give a concise overview of the complete linear process and report each key transformation accurately, including the final sealing stage.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a basic paragraph structure: an introduction, an overview, and two paragraphs describing the process. The stages are generally presented in sequence, and words such as “then” and “next” help the reader follow the production line. However, progression is sometimes difficult to track because several stages are compressed into long, loosely connected sentences, especially the paragraph beginning “The diagram show that the first step.” Repeated use of “then” also makes the linking mechanical, while references such as “it” do not always make clear whether you mean the dough, noodles, or cups. Use shorter sentences for distinct stages and vary the sequencing language, while making each reference explicit.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You use some relevant process vocabulary, including “storage,” “mixer,” “dough sheets,” “strips,” “cooking,” and “drying,” so the reader can recognise the general topic. However, the range is limited and several spelling or word-choice errors make parts difficult to understand, such as “storage sailors,” “flooor,” “tjhis,” and “nopodles disc.” Some expressions are also imprecise: “the noodles are made” does not explain the specific transformation, and “it is given to the markets” is not shown in the diagram. Aim to use accurate labels from the visual and precise process verbs such as “is transferred,” “is cut,” and “is shaped.” Proofreading spelling would also improve clarity.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

You attempt both simple statements and longer sentences linked with “and” and “then,” but the longer structures are often difficult to control. For example, “The diagram show that the first step … is storage” has subject–verb agreement and sentence-structure problems, while “the dough is rolled in it and then it begin” contains unclear construction and incorrect verb agreement. Articles and sentence boundaries are also inconsistent, as in “the last step is labeling it packing.” These frequent errors sometimes make the sequence hard to follow. Build accuracy first with clear passive sentences for the process, such as “The flour is stored in silos” and “The dough is cut into strips,” then combine stages only when the grammar remains clear.

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