Band 7 Example

Question: Are there tall buildings near your home?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, there are many tall buildings near my home because I live in a big city. There are lots of high-rise apartments and some office buildings, and even a shopping mall in a tall building nearby. It makes the area feel busy and modern.
Yes, there are quite a few tall buildings close to where I live, since I’m in the city. My neighborhood has lots of high-rise apartments, office towers, and even a shopping mall in a skyscraper. The view from my window includes several tall buildings, which makes the area feel really lively and modern.
Grammar Analysis
1. Use of quantifiers: "quite a few" is a natural way to express a moderate to large number, showing flexibility with quantifiers. 2. Complex sentence structure: The answer uses a relative clause ("which makes the area feel really lively and modern") to add detail and connect ideas smoothly. 3. Present simple tense: The answer consistently uses present simple to describe facts about the local area, which is appropriate for this context.
Vocabulary
  • quite a few
  • high-rise apartments
  • office towers
  • shopping mall in a skyscraper
  • lively and modern

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, there aren’t any tall buildings near my home. I live in a small town, so most buildings are just two or three floors. It’s mostly houses and some low apartments, so it feels peaceful and not crowded.
No, there aren’t any tall buildings near my home because I live in a small town. Most of the buildings are only two or three stories high, and my neighborhood is mainly made up of houses and low-rise apartments. I actually prefer it this way, since it’s quieter and there’s more green space around.
Grammar Analysis
1. Use of negative form: The answer starts with a clear negative statement ("No, there aren’t any tall buildings near my home"), which directly addresses the question. 2. Use of descriptive language: The answer uses descriptive phrases ("two or three stories high", "mainly made up of houses and low-rise apartments") to give more detail and context. 3. Use of conjunctions: The answer uses "because" and "since" to connect ideas and explain reasons, showing good use of complex sentences.
Vocabulary
  • small town
  • two or three stories high
  • houses and low-rise apartments
  • quieter
  • green space