Band 7 Example

Question: Do you like perfume?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I like wearing perfume. It makes me feel more confident, and I enjoy trying different scents. I have a few perfumes at home and sometimes get compliments on them.
Yes, I really enjoy wearing perfume because it boosts my confidence. I love experimenting with different scents depending on my mood or the occasion. I have a collection of perfumes from various brands, and I often receive compliments on my choice of fragrance.
Grammar Analysis
1.Usage of present simple tense: The response uses the present simple tense ("enjoy", "boosts", "love", "have", "receive") to describe general habits and preferences, which is appropriate for the context. 2.Complex sentences: The answer includes complex sentences with multiple clauses, such as "I love experimenting with different scents depending on my mood or the occasion," demonstrating the ability to construct detailed and nuanced responses.
Vocabulary
  • boosts my confidence
  • experimenting with different scents
  • collection of perfumes
  • compliments on my choice of fragrance

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I don't like perfume because I have allergies. I find the scents too strong and prefer natural smells. Also, perfumes can be quite expensive.
No, I avoid wearing perfume because I have allergies and find the scents too overpowering. I prefer natural scents and think perfumes can be quite expensive and not worth the cost. Instead, I rely on scented lotions or body sprays.
Grammar Analysis
1.Usage of present simple tense: The answer uses the present simple tense ("avoid", "have", "find", "prefer", "think", "rely") to describe general habits and preferences, which is appropriate for this context. 2.Cause and effect: The use of "because" to explain the reason for avoiding perfume shows a clear cause-and-effect relationship, enhancing the coherence of the response.
Vocabulary
  • allergies
  • overpowering
  • natural scents
  • expensive
  • scented lotions
  • body sprays