Band 7 Example

Question: Is it difficult to learn how to swim?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, learning to swim can be hard. You have to learn different strokes and techniques, which can be tricky. Some people are scared of water, and it takes time to get used to breathing while moving.
Yes, I believe learning to swim can be quite challenging. It requires mastering various techniques and strokes, which can be difficult for some people. Additionally, overcoming the fear of water and learning to coordinate breathing with movements takes practice and patience.
Grammar Analysis
1.Usage of modal verbs: The use of "can be" indicates possibility, showing the speaker's understanding of the variability in difficulty when learning to swim. 2.Complex sentence structure: The sentence "It requires mastering various techniques and strokes, which can be difficult for some people" uses a relative clause to provide additional information about the difficulty of learning to swim.
Vocabulary
  • challenging
  • mastering various techniques and strokes
  • overcoming the fear of water
  • coordinate breathing with movements
  • practice and patience

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I think anyone can learn to swim with good teaching and practice. Many people start young, so it's easier for them. Once you get used to the water, it feels more natural.
No, I don't think learning to swim is difficult if you have the right instruction and practice. Many people learn to swim at a young age, which makes it easier. Once you become accustomed to the water, it feels more natural, and the activity itself is fun and rewarding, which can motivate learning.
Grammar Analysis
1.Conditional sentence: "if you have the right instruction and practice" This is a conditional sentence that explains the conditions under which learning to swim is not difficult. 2.Relative clause: "which makes it easier" and "which can motivate learning" are relative clauses that provide additional information about the preceding noun phrases.
Vocabulary
  • instruction and practice
  • accustomed to
  • fun and rewarding
  • motivate learning