Band 7 Example

Question: Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?

Idea 1

More Popular
Model Answer
I think emails will become more popular in the future. They are important for work communication and are used a lot in businesses. As companies grow worldwide, emails help people talk across different time zones.
I believe that emails will become more popular in the future. They are essential for professional communication and will continue to be used in workplaces. As businesses expand globally, emails provide a reliable way to communicate across different time zones. Additionally, emails offer a formal record of communication, which is important for legal and documentation purposes.
Grammar Analysis
1.Future tense: The use of "will become" and "will continue" indicates predictions about the future, demonstrating the ability to use future tense appropriately. 2.Complex sentences: The sentence "As businesses expand globally, emails provide a reliable way to communicate across different time zones" uses a complex sentence structure with a subordinate clause ("As businesses expand globally") to provide context.
Vocabulary
  • essential
  • expand globally
  • reliable
  • formal record of communication
  • legal and documentation purposes

Idea 2

Less Popular
Model Answer
I think emails might become less popular. People now use instant messaging apps more for quick chats. Younger people like faster ways to talk, like social media. Video calls might also mean fewer emails are needed.
I think emails might become less popular in the future. Instant messaging apps and platforms are becoming more popular for quick and informal communication. Younger generations prefer faster communication methods like social media and messaging apps. Additionally, the rise of video conferencing tools may reduce the need for lengthy email exchanges.
Grammar Analysis
1.Modal verbs: The use of "might" indicates a possibility, showing the speaker's speculation about future trends. 2.Comparative structure: The use of "less popular" and "more popular" demonstrates the ability to compare current and future trends effectively.
Vocabulary
  • less popular
  • quick and informal communication
  • faster communication methods
  • video conferencing tools
  • lengthy email exchanges