Band 7 Example

Question: Do you think the objects we use in our daily lives should be beautifully designed?

Idea 1

Yes
Model Answer
Absolutely, I believe that everyday objects should have a beautiful design. Not only does a pleasing aesthetic make these items enjoyable to use, but often, a well-designed object also indicates good quality. When something looks good, it often reflects careful consideration in its creation, which usually means it works well too.
Indeed, the aesthetics of everyday objects play a crucial role in our lives. Objects that are beautifully designed not only provide visual delight but also often correlate with superior quality. A well-thought-out design tends to indicate that equal attention has been paid to functionality, ensuring that the object is not just attractive but also highly effective. Moreover, these objects contribute to our personal image, reflecting our taste and lifestyle choices.
Grammar Analysis
Present participle as an adjective: In "Objects that are beautifully designed", "beautifully designed" is a present participle phrase acting as an adjective, used to describe "objects", adding descriptive and complex quality to the sentence. Passive voice: "has been paid to functionality" uses the passive voice, indicating attention has been paid to functionality, showcasing the use of advanced grammatical structure. Parallel structure: "not just attractive but also highly effective" uses parallel structure, emphasizing the characteristics of objects being both attractive and highly effective. Noun phrase as the subject: "The aesthetics of everyday objects" is a complex noun phrase serving as the subject of the sentence, demonstrating rich vocabulary and complex grammatical structure.
Vocabulary
  • aesthetics
  • crucial role
  • beautifully designed
  • visual delight
  • correlate
  • well-thought-out
  • equal attention
  • functionality
  • attractive
  • highly effective
  • contribute to
  • personal image
  • lifestyle choice

Idea 2

No
Model Answer
No, I think that's a bit too much. Everyday items should be more about function and practicality. For instance, if I have a kitchen knife that looks nice but can't cut well or breaks quickly, it's useless to me. The most important thing is that items work properly and serve their purpose. If they also look good, that's a bonus, but it's not my main priority, and I don't think it's the main concern for others either.
No, I think that's a bit over the top. The things we need every day basically need to be functional and practical. If I have a kitchen knife that is beautiful, it means nothing to me if it doesn't cut anything or breaks after a few months. So, first and foremost, things need to work well and do their job. After that, if it looks good, then great, but it's not my main concern, and I don't think it's anyone else's either.
Grammar Analysis
Negation structure: "No, I think that's a bit over the top" The negation structure at the beginning directly refutes a viewpoint, expressing a clear stance and enhancing the impact of the response. Comparative structure: "first and foremost" Using a comparative structure to emphasize priority, highlighting the importance of functionality and practicality. Conditional adverbial clause: "If I have a kitchen knife that is beautiful, it means nothing to me if it doesn't cut anything" The conditional adverbial clause sets up a hypothetical scenario to illustrate a point. Conjunction structure: "After that" introduced conjunction structure is used to list secondary considerations, helping to organize the logical sequence of the response.
Vocabulary
  • over the top
  • functional
  • practical
  • first and foremost
  • work well
  • main concern