Band 7 Example

Question: Why do Chinese children learn English?

Idea 1

Global Communication
Model Answer
Chinese children learn English mainly because it's the global lingua franca, especially in international settings. It's essential for them to learn English to participate effectively in global discussions and activities. Also, knowing English opens up a wealth of educational resources that are otherwise not accessible.
The impetus for Chinese children to learn English is anchored in its status as the lingua franca of global communication. Mastery of English not only facilitates participation in international discourse but also provides unparalleled access to a plethora of global educational materials and platforms, broadening their learning horizons.
Grammar Analysis
Past participle as attributive: In "anchored in its status as the lingua franca", "anchored" as a past participle serves as an attributive, adding descriptive and depth to the sentence. Gerund as subject: "Mastery of English" uses a gerund phrase as the subject, demonstrating the use of complex sentence structures. Infinitive as adverb of purpose: The infinitive phrase in "facilitates participation in international discourse" indicates purpose, enhancing the clarity and complexity of the sentence. Present participle phrase: In "broadening their learning horizons", "broadening" as a present participle phrase is used to illustrate result, increasing the complexity and depth of the sentence.
Vocabulary
  • impetus
  • anchored
  • lingua franca
  • mastery
  • facilitates
  • unparalleled access
  • plethora
  • broadening
  • horizons

Idea 2

Educational Advancement
Model Answer
In my country, learning English is a must for kids because it's a core subject. They understand they need to learn it for better job opportunities, as English is a dominant language online. Since everyone uses the internet, children see the importance of English. This realization probably drives them to learn more eagerly.
Basically, it's a core subject of the curriculum nowadays so the children in my country don't really have a choice. There are certain subjects that they have to study like math, and English is one of them. Having said this, I think children are more motivated to learn it as they can see that they will need English if they are going to get a good job. I mean, most of the internet is in English and everyone is online in today's world so the children can see this and this makes them realize that English is very important.
Grammar Analysis
Conditional sentence structure: "Having said this, I think children are more motivated..." This sentence demonstrates the ability to use conditional sentence structures to introduce reasons and results, increasing the complexity of the sentence. Advanced use of adverbs: The adverbs "most" and "today's" in "most of the internet is in English and everyone is online in today's world" accurately describe the prevalence of English and the modernity of the internet, demonstrating the ability to flexibly use adverbs to emphasize viewpoints. Gerund as subject: The gerund "Having" in "Having said this" functions as the subject of the sentence, showing the ability to use more complex grammar structures to start a point. Passive voice: "English is one of them" This simple passive voice demonstrates the ability of candidates to appropriately use passive voice in natural contexts, making the sentence more objective and formal.
Vocabulary
  • core subject
  • curriculum
  • certain subjects that they have to study
  • most of the internet is in English
  • realize that English is very important

Idea 3

Career Opportunities
Model Answer
Learning English is crucial for Chinese children because it's a key skill in today's job market. Knowing English can significantly enhance their career prospects, especially in multinational companies. It also opens doors to opportunities in international business and trade, making them more competitive in the global economy.
English proficiency is increasingly regarded as an indispensable asset for Chinese children, given its significance in the global job market. Proficiency in English not only bolsters their career trajectories in diverse sectors but also is a gateway to myriad international business and trade opportunities, linking them directly to the global economic and innovation networks.
Grammar Analysis
Present participle as an attributive: In "regarded as an indispensable asset," "regarded" as a present participle acts as an attributive, adding complexity and description to the sentence. Gerund as object: In "Proficiency in English bolsters their career trajectories," "bolsters" is followed by a gerund as an object, demonstrating the complex structure of the sentence. Infinitive as result adverbial: The infinitive phrase in "is a gateway to myriad international business and trade opportunities" expresses the purpose and intention of the result, making the sentence clearer and more logical. Present participle phrase: In "linking them directly to the global economic and innovation networks," "linking" as a present participle phrase is used to illustrate the result, adding complexity and depth to the sentence.
Vocabulary
  • indispensable asset
  • bolster
  • trajectory
  • gateway
  • myriad
  • innovation networks