Band 7 Example

Question: Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I think expensive gifts can show how much you care. They can be a symbol of a special occasion, like a birthday or anniversary, and they often last a long time, like a nice watch or jewelry.
Yes, I believe that expensive gifts can express feelings effectively. They often symbolize significant occasions or milestones, such as birthdays or anniversaries, and can be memorable and long-lasting, like jewelry or a luxury watch.
Grammar Analysis
1.Use of modal verbs: The use of "can" in "can express feelings effectively" and "can be memorable and long-lasting" shows the ability to use modal verbs to express possibility or ability. 2.Use of examples: The sentence "such as birthdays or anniversaries" uses "such as" to provide examples, enhancing the clarity and specificity of the response.
Vocabulary
  • symbolize significant occasions or milestones
  • memorable and long-lasting
  • jewelry
  • luxury watch

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I don't think expensive gifts are always better. It's more about the thought behind the gift. Sometimes a handmade gift or a nice day out can mean more than something costly.
No, I don't believe that expensive gifts necessarily express feelings better. The value of a gift is not determined by its price but by the thought and sentiment behind it. Handmade or personalized gifts can be more meaningful, and experiences like a day out or a heartfelt letter can express feelings better than material items.
Grammar Analysis
1.Negative sentence structure: The response starts with a negative sentence, "No, I don't believe that expensive gifts necessarily express feelings better," which clearly states the speaker's opinion. 2.Comparative structure: The sentence "can express feelings better than material items" uses a comparative structure to compare the effectiveness of different types of gifts in expressing feelings.
Vocabulary
  • necessarily
  • thought and sentiment
  • handmade or personalized gifts
  • heartfelt letter
  • material items

Idea 3

It Depends
Model Answer
It depends on who the gift is for and the occasion. Some people like expensive gifts, but others might prefer something more personal. It really depends on what the person likes.
It depends on the relationship with the person and the occasion. For some people, expensive gifts might be appreciated, while others might prefer something more personal. Cultural differences can also influence how gifts are perceived, so the giver's intention and the recipient's preferences are key factors.
Grammar Analysis
1.Conditional sentence structure: "It depends on the relationship with the person and the occasion." This sentence uses a conditional structure to express that the appropriateness of expensive gifts is contingent on specific factors. 2.Contrastive conjunction: "while others might prefer something more personal." The use of "while" introduces a contrast between different people's preferences, showing the ability to use complex sentence structures.
Vocabulary
  • expensive gifts
  • personal
  • cultural differences
  • giver's intention
  • recipient's preferences