Band 7 Example

Question: Are there a lot of crosswalks around the placewhere you live?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, there are many crosswalks where I live. They are at all the big intersections, and they make it safer for people to walk around. There are also signals to help people cross the street safely.
Yes, there are quite a lot of crosswalks in my area. The city has invested in pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, with crosswalks located at every major intersection. They help ensure the safety of pedestrians in busy areas, and there are also pedestrian signals to guide people safely across the street.
Grammar Analysis
1.Use of quantifiers: "quite a lot of crosswalks" uses the quantifier "quite a lot of" to describe the number of crosswalks, indicating a good understanding of quantifiers. 2.Use of relative clauses: "with crosswalks located at every major intersection" uses a relative clause to provide additional information about the location of crosswalks.
Vocabulary
  • quite a lot of crosswalks
  • pedestrian-friendly infrastructure
  • major intersection
  • safety of pedestrians
  • pedestrian signals

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, there aren't many crosswalks around here. It's more for cars, so people have to walk far to cross safely. This can be dangerous, especially for kids and older people.
No, there aren't many crosswalks in my area. It's more car-oriented, with fewer facilities for pedestrians. People often have to walk a long way to find a safe crossing point, which can be dangerous, especially for children and the elderly. The local government is planning to improve pedestrian infrastructure, as many residents have raised concerns about the lack of crosswalks.
Grammar Analysis
1.Use of negative form: "No, there aren't many crosswalks in my area." The use of the negative form "aren't" effectively conveys the lack of crosswalks in the area. 2.Use of present continuous tense: "The local government is planning to improve pedestrian infrastructure" demonstrates the use of the present continuous tense to describe ongoing actions or plans.
Vocabulary
  • car-oriented
  • safe crossing point
  • children and the elderly
  • pedestrian infrastructure
  • raised concerns