Band 7 Example

Question: Do you like drawing?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I like drawing because it helps me relax after a long day. I often draw in my free time and enjoy trying out different styles. It's a nice hobby for me.
Yes, I really enjoy drawing as it's a wonderful way to express my creativity and emotions. I find it incredibly relaxing and therapeutic after a long day, and I love experimenting with different styles and techniques. It's a hobby I often indulge in during my free time, and I like sharing my drawings with friends and family.
Grammar Analysis
1.Use of infinitive: "to express my creativity and emotions" The use of the infinitive form "to express" indicates the purpose of drawing, which is to express creativity and emotions. 2.Use of gerunds: "experimenting with different styles and techniques" and "sharing my drawings" The use of gerunds here indicates ongoing actions or hobbies, showing a good grasp of verb forms.
Vocabulary
  • creativity and emotions
  • relaxing and therapeutic
  • experimenting with different styles and techniques
  • indulge in

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I don't like drawing much because I find it hard to make my drawings look good. I prefer other art forms like music or writing. I haven't practiced drawing a lot.
No, I don't particularly enjoy drawing as I lack the patience and skill for it. I find it frustrating when my drawings don't turn out as I imagined. I prefer other forms of art, like music or writing, and I appreciate art but prefer to enjoy others' creations rather than create my own.
Grammar Analysis
1.Use of negative form: "No, I don't particularly enjoy drawing" effectively uses the negative form to express a lack of interest in drawing. 2.Use of conjunctions: The use of "as" and "but" to connect ideas helps in forming complex sentences and expressing reasons and contrasts.
Vocabulary
  • lack the patience and skill
  • frustrating
  • appreciate art
  • prefer to enjoy others' creations