Band 7 Example
Topic: Describe an interesting person that you have not met in person and would like to know more about
Example
Who this person is I'm going to talk about Jane Goodall, the world-famous primatologist. I think it is fascinating, and it's a relatively new branch of biology How you know about him/her The first time I came across her name was at secondary school in biology class. We watched one of her documentaries in class and I remember being absolutely fascinated by her research. Since then, I have seen other documentaries that she's featured in too. What interesting things he/she has done So, she's a primatologist, which basically means she studies monkeys and their behavior, but what she did which was so groundbreaking was learn how to communicate with them. She started teaching them sign language so she could communicate with them and it's the first time that humans and animals have actually 'spoken' to each other. She's also a big advocate for conservation and biodiversity. And explain what you would like to know more about him/her She's written a number of books so I'd like to read them as her research is one of a kind. I'd really like to know how she has managed to make connections with primates and how far her communication goes. As she does lots of conservation work too, I'd like to know more about that as it's something that's very close to my heart. If I can, I'd like to know how I can support her in the research she's carrying out in Africa as I think it's really important.
Vocabulary
  • fascinating
  • primatologist
  • relatively new branch of biology
  • came across
  • documentaries
  • absolutely fascinated
  • groundbreaking
  • communicate with them
  • sign language
  • advocate for
  • conservation
  • biodiversity
  • connections with primates
  • support her in the research
  • research she's carrying out
Example
An interesting person I've never met but always been keen to learn more about is the Alibaba founder, Jack Ma. Even if I hadn't taken a business class, I would have heard of him through the news or documentaries. His life is like a riveting novel. Jack Ma's story is an incredible journey from being an English teacher to becoming one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the world. What I find particularly interesting is that he faced numerous rejections in his life, including being turned down by KFC out of 24 applicants. But his resilience and tenacity paid off, turning every failure into an opportunity. His achievements aren't limited to just business. He's a performer, having shown his entertaining side by dressing up and performing at Alibaba's annual events. He's also a global educator, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in the ever-changing world. If I had the chance, I would delve into his unique perspectives on education and how he envisions the future of technology. Jack Ma represents the blend of traditional wisdom and modern innovation, and that's precisely what makes him so intriguing to me.
Grammar Analysis
● Combining complex and simple sentences: For example, "Jack Ma's story is an incredible journey from being an English teacher to becoming one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the world." This sentence uses the structure "from...to...," showing Ma Yun's growth and change. ● Proper use of tenses: For example, "His achievements aren't limited to just business." This sentence uses the present tense to describe a fact. ● Expressing a sense of hierarchy: For example, "He's a performer, having shown his entertaining side by dressing up and performing at Alibaba's annual events." This sentence, by using the present participle "having shown" structure, adds complexity to the sentence.
Vocabulary
  • riveting
  • resilience
  • tenacity
  • performer
  • adaptability
  • delve into
  • perspectives
  • envision
  • blend
  • intriguing