Band 7 Example

Question: Do you often see advertisements when you are on your phone or computer?

Idea 1

Yes, Very Often
Model Answer
Yes, I see advertisements almost every time I use my phone or computer. They show up on social media, websites, and even in some apps. Sometimes, they pop up before I watch a video or when I scroll through my news feed. It can be a bit annoying, but sometimes I find something interesting.
Yes, I encounter advertisements very often whenever I use my phone or computer. They appear everywhere—on social media platforms, websites, and even within apps. I’ve noticed that many of these ads are personalized based on my recent searches or shopping habits. Although they can be quite intrusive at times, I have to admit that I occasionally discover new products or services through them.
Grammar Analysis
1. Present Simple and Present Perfect: The answer uses the present simple ("I encounter," "They appear") to describe regular actions and the present perfect ("I’ve noticed") to show an experience that started in the past and continues to the present. 2. Complex Sentences: The response uses complex sentences with clauses, such as "Although they can be quite intrusive at times, I have to admit that..." to show contrast and add depth to the answer.
Vocabulary
  • social media platforms
  • personalized
  • intrusive
  • discover new products or services

Idea 2

Not Really / Rarely
Model Answer
Not really. I don’t see many ads because I use an ad blocker on my browser. Also, I prefer using paid apps or streaming services that don’t show ads, so I’m not bothered by them much.
Actually, I rarely see advertisements when I’m on my phone or computer. This is mainly because I use ad blockers on my browser and I tend to use paid apps or streaming services that are ad-free. I also try to avoid social media, so I’m not exposed to as many ads as most people. As a result, advertisements don’t really affect my online experience.
Grammar Analysis
1. Adverb of frequency: "rarely" is used to indicate how often the action occurs, showing a good grasp of adverbs of frequency. 2. Complex sentences: The answer uses several complex sentences with conjunctions like "because," "so," and "as a result," demonstrating the ability to logically connect ideas and provide clear explanations. 3. Passive voice: "I’m not exposed to as many ads" uses the passive voice, which adds variety to sentence structures.
Vocabulary
  • rarely see advertisements
  • ad blockers
  • paid apps
  • streaming services
  • ad-free
  • avoid social media
  • exposed to ads
  • as a result
  • affect my online experience