Band 7 Example

Question: Have you ever lent money to others?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I've lent money to friends and family when they needed it. I think it's important to help out when someone is having a hard time. One time, a friend needed money for an emergency, and they paid me back quickly.
Yes, I often lend money to close friends or family members when they are in need. I believe in helping others when they face financial difficulties, and lending money can actually strengthen relationships if done with trust. For instance, I once lent money to a friend for an emergency, and they paid me back promptly.
Grammar Analysis
1.Frequency adverb: The use of "often" indicates the frequency of lending money, showing the candidate's ability to use adverbs to express frequency. 2.Conditional clause: "if done with trust" is a conditional clause that explains the condition under which lending money can strengthen relationships, demonstrating the candidate's ability to use complex sentence structures.
Vocabulary
  • often
  • financial difficulties
  • strengthen relationships
  • for instance
  • promptly

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I haven't lent money to anyone yet. I think it can make things awkward if the person doesn't pay back. I prefer to help in other ways, like giving advice.
No, I prefer not to lend money because it can complicate relationships. I haven't had the opportunity to lend money to anyone yet, and I believe in helping others in different ways, like offering support or advice. I also worry about not getting the money back, which could lead to awkward situations.
Grammar Analysis
1.Negative form: The answer uses "prefer not to" and "haven't had" to express a negative preference and a lack of experience, showing the ability to use negative forms correctly. 2.Conditional sentence: "which could lead to awkward situations" uses a conditional structure to express potential outcomes, demonstrating the ability to use complex sentence structures.
Vocabulary
  • complicate relationships
  • support or advice
  • awkward situations