Band 7 Example

Question: Do you use perfume in your daily life?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I use perfume every day. It makes me feel more confident and fresh. I like trying different scents depending on my mood. Sometimes people compliment me on my perfume.
Yes, I incorporate perfume into my daily routine. It helps me feel more confident and fresh throughout the day. I enjoy experimenting with different scents based on my mood or the season, and I often receive compliments on my choice of fragrance.
Grammar Analysis
1.Usage of present simple tense: The answer uses the present simple tense ("incorporate", "helps", "enjoy", "receive") to describe habitual actions and general truths, which is appropriate for the context. 2.Complex sentence structure: The sentence "I enjoy experimenting with different scents based on my mood or the season" demonstrates the ability to construct complex sentences with dependent clauses.
Vocabulary
  • incorporate
  • confident and fresh
  • experimenting with different scents
  • compliments
  • fragrance

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I don't use perfume daily because I have sensitive skin. I prefer natural scents like essential oils or body lotions. I only use perfume on special occasions.
No, I don't use perfume in my daily life because I have sensitive skin. Instead, I prefer natural scents like essential oils or body lotions. I don't feel the need to use perfume every day and usually save it for special occasions only.
Grammar Analysis
1.Usage of present simple tense: The answer uses the present simple tense ("I don't use", "I prefer", "I don't feel") to describe habitual actions and preferences, which is appropriate for the context. 2.Contrast with "Instead": The use of "Instead" effectively contrasts the speaker's preference for natural scents over perfume, adding clarity and coherence to the response.
Vocabulary
  • sensitive skin
  • natural scents
  • essential oils
  • body lotions
  • special occasions