Band 7 Example

Question: Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?

Idea 1

Scanning
Model Answer
I usually scan when I read, especially if I need to find answers quickly, like in exams or when searching for something online. It saves me a lot of time.
I generally prefer scanning, especially when I need to find information quickly, like during exams or when I'm searching for something online. It really helps me focus on the most important points and saves a lot of time.
Grammar Analysis
1. Use of adverbs: "generally" and "especially" are used to qualify preferences and situations, showing flexibility in expressing frequency and context. 2. Use of infinitive phrases: "to find information quickly" and "to focus on the most important points" demonstrate the ability to use infinitive phrases to explain reasons or purposes.
Vocabulary
  • scanning
  • focus on the most important points
  • saves a lot of time

Idea 2

Detailed Reading
Model Answer
I like detailed reading more, especially when I want to understand something deeply, like a novel or a textbook. It helps me remember things better.
I prefer detailed reading, especially when I want to really understand something, like a novel or a textbook. I find that reading carefully helps me remember information better and notice small details that I might otherwise miss.
Grammar Analysis
1. Use of present simple tense: The answer uses the present simple ("I prefer," "I find") to express general habits and preferences, which is appropriate for this context. 2. Use of infinitive and gerund: The answer uses "to really understand" (infinitive) and "reading carefully" (gerund), showing flexibility in sentence structure.
Vocabulary
  • understand
  • remember information better
  • notice small details

Idea 3

It Depends
Model Answer
It depends on what I'm reading. For schoolwork, I read carefully, but for news or emails, I just scan quickly.
Honestly, it depends on what I'm reading. If it's something academic or really interesting, I'll read in detail. But for daily news or emails, I usually just scan to get the main idea.
Grammar Analysis
1. Conditional sentences: The answer uses the first conditional ("If it's something academic or really interesting, I'll read in detail") to show flexibility in reading habits depending on the situation. 2. Present simple and adverbs of frequency: The use of present simple tense ("I usually just scan") and the adverb "usually" shows a general habit or routine.
Vocabulary
  • depends on
  • read in detail
  • scan to get the main idea
  • academic
  • daily news
  • emails