Band 7 Example

Question: Do you want to live in a tall building?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I would like to live in a tall building. I think the view from high up is really beautiful, especially at night when you can see all the city lights. Also, tall buildings usually have good security and modern things like gyms or swimming pools.
Yes, I’d love to live in a tall building. The view from the top floors, especially at night when the city lights are on, must be amazing. Plus, these buildings often have better security and modern facilities, which makes life more comfortable and convenient.
Grammar Analysis
1. Modal verbs: The use of "must be" expresses a strong assumption or logical deduction, which adds variety to the sentence structure. 2. Comparative and descriptive language: Phrases like "better security" and "more comfortable and convenient" show the ability to compare and describe benefits effectively.
Vocabulary
  • view from the top floors
  • city lights are on
  • better security
  • modern facilities
  • comfortable and convenient

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I don’t want to live in a tall building because I’m a bit scared of heights. Also, waiting for the elevator can be really annoying, especially when there are lots of people.
No, I wouldn’t want to live in a tall building. I’m actually afraid of heights, so I wouldn’t feel comfortable. Besides, I prefer living closer to nature, maybe in a house with a garden, where it feels more personal and peaceful.
Grammar Analysis
1. Use of modal verbs: "I wouldn’t want" and "I wouldn’t feel comfortable" show the ability to express hypothetical or unreal situations politely and naturally. 2. Use of linking words: "Besides" is used to add another reason, making the answer more coherent and connected.
Vocabulary
  • afraid of heights
  • besides
  • personal and peaceful

Idea 3

It Depends
Model Answer
It depends. If I worked in the city, I might want to live in a tall building because it’s more convenient. But if I had a family, I’d probably choose a house with more space.
Honestly, it depends on my situation. If I worked in the city, I might want to live in a tall building for convenience. But if I had a family, I’d probably prefer a house with a garden, so there’s more space and it feels more homely.
Grammar Analysis
1. Conditional sentences: The answer uses the second conditional ("If I worked in the city, I might want..." and "If I had a family, I’d probably prefer...") to talk about hypothetical situations, which demonstrates a good command of complex sentence structures. 2. Modal verbs: The use of "might" and "probably" shows the speaker's ability to express possibility and preference, making the answer sound natural and nuanced.
Vocabulary
  • depends on my situation
  • for convenience
  • prefer a house with a garden
  • more space
  • feels more homely