Band 7 Example

Question: Do you prefer to sit by the window when travelling?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yes, I like sitting by the window when I travel. I enjoy looking at the scenery outside, and it feels more private. Sometimes I take photos of the view, and it's also easier to sleep by leaning against the window.
Yes, I definitely prefer to sit by the window when I travel. I love watching the scenery go by, and it feels more comfortable and private. Plus, I can take photos or videos of the view, and it's nice to rest my head against the window if I want to take a nap.
Grammar Analysis
1. Present simple tense: The answer uses the present simple tense ("I prefer", "I love", "it feels") to talk about general preferences and habits, which is appropriate for this type of question. 2. Use of conjunctions: The answer uses conjunctions like "and" and "plus" to smoothly connect ideas, making the response more fluent and natural.
Vocabulary
  • watching the scenery go by
  • comfortable and private
  • take photos or videos of the view
  • rest my head against the window

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I usually pick the aisle seat because it's easier to get up and walk around. I don't really care about the view, since I often just use my phone or sleep during the trip.
No, I actually prefer the aisle seat because it's much easier to get up and move around, especially on long journeys. I don't pay much attention to the view, since I usually just sleep or play on my phone. Also, sometimes the sun is too bright by the window, which can be uncomfortable.
Grammar Analysis
1. Use of comparative structure: "much easier to get up and move around" shows the ability to use comparative adjectives to explain preferences. 2. Use of adverbial clauses: "since I usually just sleep or play on my phone" and "especially on long journeys" provide reasons and additional information, making the answer more detailed and natural.
Vocabulary
  • aisle seat
  • get up and move around
  • pay much attention to
  • sleep or play on my phone
  • uncomfortable

Idea 3

It Depends
Model Answer
It depends. If the trip is long, I choose the aisle seat so I can get up easily. But if I'm going somewhere with nice views, I like the window seat. If I'm with friends, I don't mind where I sit.
It really depends on the situation. For long journeys, I usually go for the aisle seat because it's more convenient if I need to get up. But if I'm travelling somewhere scenic, I'll definitely pick the window seat to enjoy the view. If I'm with friends or family, I'm not too fussy about where I sit.
Grammar Analysis
1. Conditional sentences: The answer uses conditional structures like "if I need to get up" and "if I'm travelling somewhere scenic," showing the ability to express different situations clearly. 2. Present simple and present continuous: The answer uses present simple ("I usually go for") and present continuous ("I'm travelling") appropriately to describe habits and current situations.
Vocabulary
  • depends on the situation
  • go for
  • scenic
  • pick the window seat
  • fussy