Band 7 Example

Question: Are there any differences in the relationship between you and your friends and between you and other people?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Yeah, I think the number of friends I've chosen is just right. They're people I really respect and like, and I find them very interesting. That's why my relationship with them is different from my family or colleagues. My family's great, but there are some things I just don't discuss with them. However, with my friends, it's easier to talk about almost anything.
Yes, for sure. I think the main difference is that I've chosen my friends. They are people I respect and love and find incredibly interesting so I have a very different relationship with them compared to my family of colleagues. My family is great but there are certain things I don't talk to them about, a line I don't cross, but that is probably true for all families. With friends, I don't have this problem and we can talk about pretty much anything we want to.
Grammar Analysis
The use of the comparative degree: "I have a very different relationship with them compared to my family of colleagues" This sentence uses the comparative degree "very different" to highlight the difference in relationships between friends and family or colleagues, demonstrating the candidate's ability to flexibly use comparative structures in spoken language. The application of verb phrases: In the phrase "a line I don't cross", the phrase "don't cross" is a vivid way of expression, showing the candidate's ability to use authentic language to describe boundaries and personal principles. The use of noun clauses: In the sentence "With friends, I don't have this problem and we can talk about pretty much anything we want to", the noun clause "anything we want to" is used to illustrate the freedom of communication with friends, showing the candidate's ability to use more complex sentence structures to express specific ideas and viewpoints.
Vocabulary
  • chosen my friends
  • respect and love
  • incredibly interesting
  • relationship
  • colleagues
  • certain things
  • a line I don't cross
  • pretty much anything

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
I don't really see much difference in how I treat my friends and other people. My friends are like family to me, so I care a lot about them. But I also believe in treating everyone kindly, whether they're close friends or not. I think it's important to be nice and respectful to everyone, no matter who they are.
To me, there's no significant distinction between how I interact with my friends and other individuals. My friends are akin to family, and I cherish them deeply. At the same time, I strive for universal kindness, treating everyone with equal respect and consideration. It's a fundamental belief of mine that every person deserves respect, regardless of our closeness or familiarity.
Grammar Analysis
Comparative use: Using a comparative in "no significant distinction" demonstrates an understanding and application of complex structures, enhancing the accuracy and complexity of language. Noun phrases: "universal kindness" and "equal respect" are compound noun phrases, showcasing a high level of vocabulary combination skills, adding richness and depth to the sentences. Object clause: In "It's a fundamental belief of mine that every person deserves respect," an object clause is used to express a personal viewpoint, demonstrating the use of advanced grammatical structures, enhancing logical and coherent expression.
Vocabulary
  • significant distinction
  • cherish
  • universal kindness
  • equal respect
  • consideration
  • fundamental belief
  • deserves respect