Band 7 Example
Topic: Describe a crowded place you went to
Example
A bustling market Where you have been that was crowded I'm going to talk about a bustling market I visited last summer in Bangkok, Thailand. This market, known as Chatuchak Weekend Market, is one of the largest and most crowded markets in the world. How often you go to this place Since I don't live in Thailand, I don't get to visit this market often. However, during my two-week vacation in Bangkok, I went there twice because it was such a fascinating experience. Who did you go there with I went to the market with my best friend, who was also my travel companion on this trip. We both love exploring new places and trying out local foods, so this market was a perfect destination for us. Explain how you feel about going to this place The market was incredibly crowded, with people from all walks of life bustling about. Despite the crowd, I felt a sense of excitement and adventure. The vibrant atmosphere, the variety of goods on sale, and the delicious street food made it a memorable experience. The only downside was the heat and the occasional difficulty in navigating through the throngs of people. Nonetheless, the energy of the place was infectious, and I would definitely love to go back someday.
Grammar Analysis
The answer effectively uses a mix of simple and complex sentences to convey detailed information and maintain fluency. For example, "This market, known as Chatuchak Weekend Market, is one of the largest and most crowded markets in the world." This sentence uses a relative clause to provide additional information about the market. The use of past and present tenses is appropriate and consistent, reflecting both the specific experience and general feelings about the place, such as "I visited last summer" and "I felt a sense of excitement and adventure." The answer also includes conditional sentences, adding depth to the explanation, such as "Despite the crowd, I felt a sense of excitement and adventure."
Vocabulary
  • bustling market
  • Chatuchak Weekend Market
  • fascinating experience
  • travel companion
  • exploring new places
  • local foods
  • vibrant atmosphere
  • variety of goods
  • delicious street food
  • navigating through the throngs
  • infectious energy