Band 7 Example

Question: Do you like to lend things to others?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I like lending things to others because it helps them out. I often lend books and tools to my neighbors, and it makes me feel good to help them.
Yes, I enjoy lending things to others as it's a way to help them. It strengthens my relationships with friends and family, and I often lend books and tools to my neighbors. I trust the people I lend things to, so I don't worry about not getting them back.
Grammar Analysis
1.Usage of present simple tense: The answer uses the present simple tense ("I enjoy", "It strengthens", "I trust") to describe general habits and truths, which is appropriate for the context. 2.Causal conjunction: "as it's a way to help them" uses "as" to introduce a reason, effectively explaining why the speaker enjoys lending things.
Vocabulary
  • help them
  • strengthens my relationships
  • trust

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I don't like lending things because I'm afraid they might not come back or get damaged. I've had bad experiences before, so I prefer to keep my things to myself.
No, I generally don't like lending things to others because I worry about not getting them back or them being damaged. I've had bad experiences in the past where items weren't returned, so I prefer to keep my belongings to myself to avoid potential conflicts. Instead, I usually suggest alternatives, like where they can buy or rent the item.
Grammar Analysis
1.Use of adverbs: The use of "generally" indicates a habitual action or preference, showing the candidate's ability to use adverbs to modify verbs. 2.Use of past perfect tense: "I've had bad experiences" uses the present perfect tense to describe past experiences that have relevance to the present situation.
Vocabulary
  • generally
  • damaged
  • bad experiences
  • potential conflicts
  • alternatives