Band 7 Example

Question: Have you ever borrowed money from others?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I have borrowed money before. When I was a student, I borrowed money from my parents to pay for my tuition fees. It was a tough time, and their help was really important for me. I made sure to pay them back as soon as I could.
Yes, I have borrowed money in the past. For instance, when I was a student, I borrowed money from my parents to cover my tuition fees. It was a challenging period, and their support was crucial. I always ensure to repay any borrowed money promptly to maintain trust and good relationships.
Grammar Analysis
1.Present Perfect Tense: "I have borrowed money in the past" uses the present perfect tense to indicate an action that occurred at an unspecified time in the past, showing the candidate's ability to use different tenses appropriately. 2.Use of infinitive: "to cover my tuition fees" uses an infinitive to explain the purpose of borrowing money, which adds clarity to the response.
Vocabulary
  • challenging period
  • crucial
  • repay any borrowed money promptly
  • trust and good relationships

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I haven't borrowed money from others. I try to manage my finances carefully so I don't have to borrow. I think it's better to save money for emergencies.
No, I've never borrowed money from others. I prefer to manage my finances carefully to avoid borrowing. I believe in saving for emergencies instead of borrowing, as I feel uncomfortable owing money to others.
Grammar Analysis
1.Present Perfect Tense: "I've never borrowed money from others" uses the present perfect tense to indicate an action that has not happened at any time up to the present, showing the speaker's experience. 2.Infinitive of purpose: "to avoid borrowing" uses the infinitive form to express the purpose of managing finances carefully.
Vocabulary
  • manage my finances carefully
  • saving for emergencies
  • uncomfortable owing money