Band 7 Example

Question: Do you want to make your dreams come true?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I want to make my dreams come true because it makes me feel good and gives me a reason to keep going. I have some goals that I'm really excited about, and I try to work on them every day.
Yes, I definitely want to make my dreams come true as it gives me a sense of fulfillment and purpose. I have specific goals that I am passionate about and work towards every day. Achieving these dreams can lead to personal growth and happiness, and they motivate me to keep moving forward in life.
Grammar Analysis
1.Usage of infinitive phrases: "to make my dreams come true" and "to keep moving forward" are examples of infinitive phrases used to express purpose or intention. 2.Use of present simple tense: The answer uses the present simple tense ("gives", "have", "work", "motivate") to describe general truths and habitual actions, which is appropriate for expressing ongoing desires and actions.
Vocabulary
  • fulfillment and purpose
  • specific goals
  • passionate about
  • personal growth and happiness
  • motivate me to keep moving forward

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I don't always want to make my dreams come true because sometimes they change. I like to enjoy life as it happens and not worry too much about the future.
No, I don't always want to make my dreams come true because sometimes dreams change over time, and what I wanted before might not be what I want now. I prefer to live in the moment and enjoy life as it comes. I focus more on enjoying the journey rather than just the end goal, as dreams can sometimes lead to disappointment if they don't come true.
Grammar Analysis
1.Conditional sentence: "what I wanted before might not be what I want now" uses a conditional structure to express a hypothetical situation, showing the ability to use complex sentence structures. 2.Contrastive conjunction: "rather than" is used to contrast two different ideas, showing the ability to express nuanced thoughts.
Vocabulary
  • change over time
  • live in the moment
  • enjoying the journey
  • disappointment