Band 7 Example

Question: Do you bring food or snacks with you when going out?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I usually bring snacks with me because I get hungry quickly. I like to have homemade snacks since they're healthier, and it saves me money when I'm out for a long time.
Yes, I always carry snacks with me because I tend to get hungry quite quickly. I prefer homemade snacks for health reasons, and it also saves me money when I'm out for extended periods. Additionally, I have dietary restrictions, so bringing my own food ensures I have something suitable to eat.
Grammar Analysis
1.Use of adverbs of frequency: "I always carry snacks with me" uses "always" to indicate the frequency of the action, showing a habitual action. 2.Use of conjunctions: The use of "and" and "so" effectively connects ideas and reasons, enhancing the coherence and fluency of the response.
Vocabulary
  • homemade snacks
  • health reasons
  • saves me money
  • extended periods
  • dietary restrictions
  • suitable

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I don't bring food with me. I like trying new foods at restaurants or cafes when I'm out. It's more fun to decide what to eat on the spot.
No, I prefer not to bring food or snacks with me when going out. I enjoy trying new foods at restaurants or cafes, and I find it more exciting to decide what to eat spontaneously. If I do get hungry, I usually rely on convenience stores or vending machines.
Grammar Analysis
1.Use of infinitive: The phrase "prefer not to bring" uses an infinitive to express preference, which is a common structure in English. 2.Conditional sentence: "If I do get hungry, I usually rely on convenience stores or vending machines." This sentence uses a conditional structure to describe what happens if a certain condition is met.
Vocabulary
  • trying new foods
  • exciting
  • spontaneously
  • rely on