Band 7 Example

Question: Did you ever write a story when you were a child?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I did write stories when I was a child. I remember writing a story about a magical forest for a school project. It was fun to use my imagination and creativity.
Yes, I loved writing stories as a child and often created my own little books. I remember writing a story about a magical forest for a school project. Writing stories was a way for me to express my imagination and creativity.
Grammar Analysis
1.Past tense usage: The answer uses the past simple tense ("loved", "created", "remember", "was") to describe past habits and specific events, which is appropriate for discussing past experiences. 2.Infinitive phrase: "to express my imagination and creativity" uses an infinitive phrase to explain the purpose of writing stories, adding depth to the response.
Vocabulary
  • magical forest
  • express my imagination and creativity

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I didn't write stories when I was a child. I found it difficult and preferred reading them instead. I liked drawing more than writing.
No, I wasn't very interested in writing when I was a child; I preferred drawing or other activities. I found writing stories difficult and preferred reading them instead.
Grammar Analysis
1.Past simple tense: The use of the past simple tense ("wasn't", "preferred", "found") effectively describes past habits and preferences, which is appropriate for discussing childhood activities. 2.Semicolon usage: The semicolon is used to connect two related independent clauses, showing a higher level of punctuation understanding.
Vocabulary
  • difficult
  • reading them instead