Band 7 Example

Question: Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I think people who like to smile are usually more friendly. When someone smiles, they look more open and easy to talk to. For example, if I see someone smiling at me, I feel more comfortable starting a conversation. Smiling is a simple way to show you are friendly, and I notice that people who smile a lot often have more friends and get along well with others.
Yes, I do believe that people who smile a lot tend to be more friendly. A smile is a universal sign of warmth and approachability, and it can really break the ice in social situations. In my experience, those who smile often are easier to talk to and make others feel at ease. They usually have more positive relationships and seem to attract friends easily, simply because their open expression makes others feel welcome.
Grammar Analysis
1. Comparative structure: "more friendly" uses the comparative form to compare friendliness. 2. Present simple tense: Used throughout to express general truths and opinions, e.g., "A smile is a universal sign..." 3. Relative clause: "those who smile often are easier to talk to" uses a relative clause to add detail. 4. Infinitive of purpose: "to break the ice," "to talk to," and "to attract friends" show purpose and effect. ####
Vocabulary
  • more friendly
  • universal sign of warmth
  • approachability
  • break the ice
  • easier to talk to
  • make others feel at ease
  • positive relationships
  • attract friends easily
  • open expression
  • feel welcome

Idea 2

Not Always
Model Answer
Not always. Sometimes people smile just to be polite, but it doesn’t mean they are really friendly. Also, in some cultures, people don’t smile much but are still very nice and helpful. I think being friendly is more about how you treat others, not just if you smile a lot. Some people might smile but not really mean it.
I don’t think smiling always means someone is genuinely friendly. In some cases, people smile out of politeness or habit, rather than true friendliness. There are also cultural differences—some cultures value smiling less, yet people are still very warm and kind. Additionally, a person can show friendliness through actions like being helpful or considerate, even if they don’t smile much. So, while a smile can be a good sign, it’s important to look at other behaviors to really judge someone’s friendliness.
Grammar Analysis
1. Present simple tense: Used throughout to express general opinions and facts, e.g., "I don’t think smiling always means someone is genuinely friendly." 2. Complex sentences: Use of subordinate clauses, e.g., "even if they don’t smile much," and "while a smile can be a good sign," to show contrast and add depth. 3. Modal verbs: "can" is used to express possibility, e.g., "a person can show friendliness through actions." 4. Passive voice: "smile out of politeness or habit" (implied passive meaning, though not strictly passive structure). ####
Vocabulary
  • genuinely friendly
  • smile out of politeness
  • smile out of habit
  • cultural differences
  • warm and kind
  • show friendliness through actions
  • helpful or considerate
  • look at other behaviors
  • judge someone’s friendliness