Band 7 Example

Question: Some people don't mind others walking into their shot when they're taking photos. What do you think?

Idea 1

It's not a big deal for some people
Model Answer
For some people, it's really not a big deal if someone walks into their photo. They might just laugh it off or even think it makes the picture more interesting. Sometimes, having random people in the background can make the photo look more real and natural, instead of being too staged.
Some people are pretty laid-back about it and don't get bothered if someone accidentally walks into their shot. In fact, they might even find it amusing or see it as adding a bit of character to the photo. Strangers in the background can sometimes make the picture feel more spontaneous and authentic, capturing a real moment rather than something too posed.
Grammar Analysis
1. Informal adjective phrases: Phrases like "pretty laid-back" and "don't get bothered" use informal, conversational grammar that sounds natural in spoken English. 2. Conditional structure: "if someone accidentally walks into their shot" uses a first conditional structure to talk about a possible situation and its effect. 3. Present continuous as descriptive: "adding a bit of character" uses the present participle to describe an ongoing effect or contribution to the photo. 4. Comparative structure: "more spontaneous and authentic" uses the comparative form to highlight the difference between photos with strangers and posed photos.
Vocabulary
  • pretty laid-back
  • don't get bothered
  • find it amusing
  • adding a bit of character
  • strangers in the background
  • spontaneous
  • authentic
  • real moment
  • too posed

Idea 2

Others find it annoying
Model Answer
On the other hand, there are people who get really annoyed when someone walks into their photo, especially if it's a special occasion or they've set up the shot carefully. It can ruin the moment, and they might have to take the photo again, which is a hassle. If it keeps happening, it can be quite frustrating.
Conversely, some people find it quite irritating, particularly if they've spent time setting up the perfect shot or it's a really important occasion. Having someone walk through can spoil the photo and force them to retake it, which is inconvenient. If it happens more than once, it can definitely get on their nerves.
Grammar Analysis
1. Adverb for contrast: "Conversely" is used to introduce an opposite point of view, showing a good command of discourse markers. 2. Present perfect tense: "if they've spent time setting up the perfect shot" uses the present perfect to talk about an action completed before another action in the present. 3. Infinitive of purpose: "force them to retake it" uses the infinitive to explain the result or purpose of the previous action. 4. Conditional structure: "If it happens more than once, it can definitely get on their nerves" uses a first conditional to talk about a likely situation and its result.
Vocabulary
  • find it quite irritating
  • setting up the perfect shot
  • important occasion
  • spoil the photo
  • force them to retake it
  • inconvenient
  • get on their nerves

Idea 3

It depends on the situation
Model Answer
I think it really depends on the situation. If you're in a busy place like a tourist spot, it's almost impossible to avoid people walking into your photos, so most people just accept it. But if it's a professional shoot or a really important photo, people expect others to be more careful. It also depends on how much the photo means to the person taking it.
Honestly, it depends on the context. In crowded places, it's pretty much unavoidable, so most people just shrug it off. But if it's a professional shoot or a photo that holds a lot of meaning, people tend to be more protective and expect others to respect their space. Ultimately, it comes down to the individual's attitude and how important the photo is to them.
Grammar Analysis
1. Conditional structure: "But if it's a professional shoot or a photo that holds a lot of meaning, people tend to be more protective..." uses an if-clause to show a different situation, making the answer more nuanced. 2. Present simple tense: Used throughout (e.g., "it depends," "people tend to be more protective") to talk about general truths and habits, which is appropriate for this kind of question. 3. Phrasal verbs: "shrug it off" is a natural, conversational phrasal verb that adds to the spoken style. 4. Relative clause: "a photo that holds a lot of meaning" uses a relative clause to add detail and complexity to the sentence.
Vocabulary
  • depends on the context
  • crowded places
  • unavoidable
  • shrug it off
  • professional shoot
  • holds a lot of meaning
  • protective
  • expect others to respect their space
  • individual's attitude
  • important the photo is to them