Band 7 Example

Question: Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?

Idea 1

Views in My Own Country
Model Answer
I prefer the views in my own country. I know the scenery here better, and it makes me feel comfortable and proud. There are still many beautiful places I haven't visited yet, so I want to explore more.
Personally, I prefer the views in my own country because I feel more connected to the scenery here. There are so many beautiful places I haven't explored yet, and local views often remind me of my childhood and family trips. Plus, it's much easier and cheaper to travel around my own country.
Grammar Analysis
1. Use of comparative adjectives: "easier and cheaper" shows the ability to compare options naturally. 2. Use of present perfect: "I haven't explored yet" demonstrates the ability to talk about life experience up to now. 3. Use of adverbial clauses: "because I feel more connected..." and "often remind me of..." add depth and explanation to the answer.
Vocabulary
  • connected to the scenery
  • beautiful places
  • remind me of my childhood and family trips
  • easier and cheaper

Idea 2

Views in Other Countries
Model Answer
I like the views in other countries more. They look different and exciting to me. I enjoy seeing new places and sharing photos with my friends online.
I actually prefer the views in other countries because foreign landscapes feel more exotic and exciting. I love experiencing new cultures and seeing different styles of architecture, and traveling abroad always gives me a fresh perspective on life.
Grammar Analysis
1. Use of comparative structure: "I actually prefer the views in other countries..." shows the ability to compare preferences clearly. 2. Use of present simple tense: The answer consistently uses the present simple tense ("prefer," "feel," "love," "gives") to express general truths and personal preferences, which is appropriate for this type of question. 3. Use of conjunctions: The use of "because" and "and" helps to logically connect ideas and reasons, making the answer coherent and well-organized.
Vocabulary
  • exotic and exciting
  • new cultures
  • architecture
  • fresh perspective on life

Idea 3

Both
Model Answer
I like both. My country has nice places, but I also enjoy seeing new things in other countries. It depends on what I want at the time.
To be honest, I enjoy both local and foreign views. Each place has its own unique charm, so sometimes I appreciate the comfort of familiar scenery, while other times I crave the excitement of exploring somewhere completely new.
Grammar Analysis
1. Use of contrast: The answer uses "so sometimes...while other times..." to show contrast between appreciating familiar places and wanting new experiences. This shows good control of complex sentence structures. 2. Use of present simple tense: The answer uses present simple ("enjoy," "appreciate," "crave") to talk about general preferences, which is appropriate for this type of question.
Vocabulary
  • unique charm
  • comfort of familiar scenery
  • crave the excitement
  • exploring somewhere completely new