Band 7 Example

Question: What did you do to show your politeness as a child?

Idea 1

Used polite language
Model Answer
When I was a child, I always said 'please' and 'thank you' to adults and teachers. My parents taught me to greet people politely, so I tried to remember to do that.
As a child, I made sure to use polite language, like always saying 'please' and 'thank you' to adults and teachers. My parents really emphasized the importance of greeting people politely, so I always tried to remember my manners.
Grammar Analysis
1. Past tense: The answer uses the simple past tense ("made sure," "emphasized," "tried") to talk about actions and habits in childhood, which is appropriate for the question. 2. Use of examples: The phrase "like always saying 'please' and 'thank you'" gives a specific example, making the answer more concrete and natural.
Vocabulary
  • polite language
  • emphasized the importance
  • greeting people politely
  • remember my manners

Idea 2

Helped others
Model Answer
I helped my classmates and teachers when they needed something. For example, I would help carry books or clean the classroom. I also gave my seat to older people on the bus.
To show politeness, I often helped others, like my classmates or teachers, whenever they needed something. For example, I would offer my seat to elderly people on the bus, or help my teacher carry things. I felt it was the right thing to do.
Grammar Analysis
1. Past simple tense: The answer uses the past simple tense ("helped," "offered," "helped," "felt") to describe actions that happened regularly in the past, which is appropriate for talking about childhood habits. 2. Use of examples: The phrase "For example" introduces specific actions, making the answer more detailed and clear. This is a good strategy to support your main idea.
Vocabulary
  • helped others
  • offer my seat to elderly people
  • help my teacher carry things
  • the right thing to do

Idea 3

Followed rules
Model Answer
I followed the rules at school and at home. I listened to my parents and teachers, and I waited my turn when playing games or speaking in class.
I always tried to follow the rules, both at home and at school. I listened carefully to my parents and teachers, and I made sure to wait my turn and not interrupt others when they were speaking.
Grammar Analysis
1. Past tense: The answer uses the past simple tense ("tried," "listened," "made sure") to describe actions in childhood, which is appropriate for the question. 2. Parallel structure: The use of "and" to connect several actions ("wait my turn and not interrupt others") creates a smooth, clear list of polite behaviors.
Vocabulary
  • follow the rules
  • listened carefully
  • wait my turn
  • not interrupt others

Idea 4

Showed respect to elders
Model Answer
I showed respect to elders by greeting my grandparents with a handshake or a bow. I never talked back to adults, because my parents told me it was rude.
I showed respect to elders by greeting my grandparents with a bow or handshake, and I made sure never to talk back to adults. My parents taught me that respecting elders was a really important part of being polite.
Grammar Analysis
1. Past tense: The answer uses the simple past tense ("showed," "greeted," "made sure," "taught") to describe actions and lessons from childhood, which is appropriate for talking about past experiences. 2. Use of infinitive: "to show your politeness" and "to talk back" demonstrate correct use of infinitive forms to express purpose and actions.
Vocabulary
  • showed respect
  • greeting my grandparents
  • bow or handshake
  • never to talk back
  • respecting elders
  • being polite