Band 7 Example

Question: Do people cross the road in the city where you live?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, people cross the road a lot in my city. There are many pedestrian crossings and traffic lights to help them do it safely. During rush hours, you can see a lot of people walking around.
Yes, people frequently cross the road in my city. There are numerous pedestrian crossings and traffic lights to ensure safety. The city experiences a lot of foot traffic, especially during rush hours, and pedestrian bridges and underpasses are common in busy areas.
Grammar Analysis
1.Adverb of frequency: "frequently" is used to describe how often people cross the road, indicating a high frequency. 2.Use of present simple tense: The answer uses the present simple tense ("are", "experiences", "are") to describe general truths and habitual actions, which is appropriate for this context.
Vocabulary
  • frequently
  • pedestrian crossings
  • traffic lights
  • foot traffic
  • rush hours
  • pedestrian bridges
  • underpasses

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, not really. Some areas are not very pedestrian-friendly, so people avoid crossing the road. The traffic is heavy, making it dangerous to cross.
No, in some parts of the city, people avoid crossing the road because the areas are not pedestrian-friendly. Heavy traffic makes it dangerous, and people often prefer using vehicles or public transport to get around. In some neighborhoods, there are few pedestrian crossings, so people might use alternative routes like pedestrian bridges or tunnels.
Grammar Analysis
1.Usage of present simple tense: The answer uses the present simple tense ("avoid", "makes", "prefer", "are") to describe general habits and conditions, which is appropriate for the context. 2.Complex sentences: The answer includes complex sentences with multiple clauses, such as "because the areas are not pedestrian-friendly" and "so people might use alternative routes," demonstrating the ability to construct more sophisticated sentence structures.
Vocabulary
  • pedestrian-friendly
  • heavy traffic
  • vehicles or public transport
  • pedestrian crossings
  • alternative routes
  • pedestrian bridges or tunnels