Band 7 Example
Topic: Describe an ambition that you haven't achieved
Example
Learning a new language What the ambition is I'm going to talk about my ambition to become fluent in Spanish. I've always been fascinated by languages and Spanish, in particular, has always intrigued me due to its widespread use and beautiful sound. How long you have had this ambition I've had this ambition for about five years now. It all started when I went on a trip to Spain and was captivated by the culture, the people, and the language. Since then, I've wanted to be able to communicate fluently in Spanish and immerse myself more deeply in the culture. Why you haven’t achieved it yet There are a few reasons why I haven't achieved this ambition yet. Firstly, my schedule is quite hectic with work and other commitments, which leaves me with limited time to dedicate to language learning. Secondly, I sometimes struggle with maintaining motivation and consistency in my studies. Although I've taken some classes and used language apps, I haven't been able to practice regularly enough to reach fluency. And explain how you feel about this ambition Despite not having achieved it yet, I still feel very passionate about this ambition. I believe that learning Spanish would open up new opportunities for me, both personally and professionally. It would allow me to connect with a wider range of people and cultures, and perhaps even travel more extensively in Spanish-speaking countries. Although it can be frustrating at times, I remain optimistic and determined to keep working towards this goal. I know that with persistence and dedication, I will eventually achieve fluency in Spanish, and that thought keeps me motivated to continue my efforts.
Grammar Analysis
The answer effectively uses a variety of sentence structures, including simple, compound, and complex sentences, which enhance the coherence and fluency of the response. For example, "I've always been fascinated by languages and Spanish, in particular, has always intrigued me due to its widespread use and beautiful sound." This sentence combines multiple ideas using conjunctions and relative clauses. The use of present perfect tense is appropriate for expressing ongoing ambitions and experiences, as seen in "I've had this ambition for about five years now." The answer also includes conditional sentences and expressions of possibility, adding depth to the explanation, such as "I know that with persistence and dedication, I will eventually achieve fluency in Spanish."
Vocabulary
  • fluent in Spanish
  • fascinated by languages
  • widespread use
  • captivated by the culture
  • immerse myself
  • hectic schedule
  • maintaining motivation
  • language apps
  • open up new opportunities
  • persistence and dedication