Band 7 Example

Question: Do you always take your mobile phone with you when going out?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I always take my phone with me when I go out. I use it to stay in touch with my family and friends, and it's also helpful for finding directions if I get lost.
Yes, I always carry my mobile phone with me when I go out. It's essential for staying connected with friends and family, and I also rely on it for navigation and finding directions. Plus, I use it for mobile payments and checking emails on the go.
Grammar Analysis
1.Use of present simple tense: The answer uses the present simple tense ("I always carry", "It's essential", "I also rely") to describe habitual actions and general truths, which is appropriate for the context. 2.Use of infinitive phrases: The sentence "I also rely on it for navigation and finding directions" uses the infinitive phrase "to find directions" to express purpose, adding clarity to the sentence.
Vocabulary
  • essential
  • staying connected
  • rely on it for navigation
  • mobile payments
  • checking emails on the go

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I don't always take my phone with me. Sometimes I leave it at home so I can enjoy my time out without any distractions. I think it's nice to disconnect once in a while.
No, I don't always take my mobile phone with me. Sometimes I intentionally leave it at home to disconnect and enjoy the moment. I prefer not to be disturbed when I'm out with friends, and I enjoy going for walks without any distractions.
Grammar Analysis
1.Negative sentence structure: The use of "No, I don't always take my mobile phone with me" effectively negates the statement, showing the ability to construct negative sentences. 2.Use of infinitive: "to disconnect and enjoy the moment" uses the infinitive form to express purpose, indicating the reason for leaving the phone at home.
Vocabulary
  • intentionally leave it at home
  • disconnect and enjoy the moment
  • disturbed
  • distractions