Exemplo da Banda 7
Tópico: Describe a time when someone did quite well in a team
Exemplo
Step 1: Identify the Part 2 question requirements The question asks you to describe a time when someone did quite well in a team. You need to mention: - Who this person is - When you worked together - What he/she did in the team - And explain why you think he/she was a great team member Step 2: Strategies for a better answer - Expand your answer with more details or extra stories: Give background about the team, the project, and the person’s personality. - Coherence is important: Make sure each part flows logically to the next. - Paraphrasing: Use different ways to say “did well,” “team member,” etc. - Referring: Refer back to earlier points for cohesion. - Signposting: Use phrases like “To begin with,” “Another reason,” “In addition,” etc. - Vocabulary needs to be appropriate as well as varied: Use words like “collaborative,” “initiative,” “contribution,” “outstanding,” etc. - Using synonyms or substitution: For example, use “performed excellently” instead of “did well.” - Demonstrating a range of grammar is key factor: Use complex sentences, conditionals, and passive voice where appropriate. - Whole Model Answer MUST be more than 300 words. Topic:A successful team project at university Who this person is I’d like to talk about my friend Emily, who was an outstanding member of a team I worked with during my final year at university. Emily and I have known each other since our first year, and we’ve always gotten along well, but it wasn’t until we worked together on a group project that I truly realized how capable and reliable she was. She is a very organized and enthusiastic person, and she always brings positive energy to any group she joins. When you worked together The time we worked together was during our last semester, when we were assigned a group project for our marketing course. The project required us to develop a comprehensive marketing plan for a new product and present it to the class. Our team consisted of five members, and we had about a month to complete all the research, analysis, and the final presentation. We often met after classes, both in the library and online, to discuss our progress and divide up the tasks. What he/she did in the team Emily played a crucial role in our team. Not only did she volunteer to be the team leader, but she also made sure that everyone’s opinions were heard and respected. She was responsible for organizing our meetings, setting deadlines, and keeping everyone motivated. In addition, she contributed a lot to the research part, gathering valuable data and analyzing competitors. When it came to the presentation, Emily designed the slides and rehearsed with each member to ensure we were all confident and well-prepared. Her attention to detail and her ability to delegate tasks efficiently really stood out. And explain why you think he/she was a great team member I believe Emily was a fantastic team member for several reasons. First of all, she was always supportive and encouraged everyone to do their best, which created a positive and productive atmosphere. Secondly, she was highly organized, which helped us stay on track and meet all our deadlines without feeling stressed. Another reason is that she was willing to take on extra work when someone was struggling, showing her dedication to the team’s success. Finally, her communication skills were excellent; she made sure everyone understood their responsibilities and felt comfortable sharing their ideas. Thanks to her leadership and hard work, our team received one of the highest grades in the class. Overall, Emily’s performance in the team was truly impressive, and I learned a lot from working with her.
Step 1: Identify the Part 2 question requirements The question asks you to describe a time when someone did quite well in a team. You need to mention: - Who this person is - When you worked together - What he/she did in the team - And explain why you think he/she was a great team member Step 2: Strategies for a better answer - Expand your answer with more details or extra stories: Give background about the team, the project, and the person’s personality. - Coherence is important: Make sure each part flows logically to the next. - Paraphrasing: Use different ways to say “did well,” “team member,” etc. - Referring: Refer back to earlier points for cohesion. - Signposting: Use phrases like “To begin with,” “Another reason,” “In addition,” etc. - Vocabulary needs to be appropriate as well as varied: Use words like “collaborative,” “initiative,” “contribution,” “outstanding,” etc. - Using synonyms or substitution: For example, use “performed excellently” instead of “did well.” - Demonstrating a range of grammar is key factor: Use complex sentences, conditionals, and passive voice where appropriate. - Whole Model Answer MUST be more than 300 words. Topic:A successful team project at university Who this person is I’d like to talk about my friend Emily, who was an outstanding member of a team I worked with during my final year at university. Emily and I have known each other since our first year, and we’ve always gotten along well, but it wasn’t until we worked together on a group project that I truly realized how capable and reliable she was. She is a very organized and enthusiastic person, and she always brings positive energy to any group she joins. When you worked together The time we worked together was during our last semester, when we were assigned a group project for our marketing course. The project required us to develop a comprehensive marketing plan for a new product and present it to the class. Our team consisted of five members, and we had about a month to complete all the research, analysis, and the final presentation. We often met after classes, both in the library and online, to discuss our progress and divide up the tasks. What he/she did in the team Emily played a crucial role in our team. Not only did she volunteer to be the team leader, but she also made sure that everyone’s opinions were heard and respected. She was responsible for organizing our meetings, setting deadlines, and keeping everyone motivated. In addition, she contributed a lot to the research part, gathering valuable data and analyzing competitors. When it came to the presentation, Emily designed the slides and rehearsed with each member to ensure we were all confident and well-prepared. Her attention to detail and her ability to delegate tasks efficiently really stood out. And explain why you think he/she was a great team member I believe Emily was a fantastic team member for several reasons. First of all, she was always supportive and encouraged everyone to do their best, which created a positive and productive atmosphere. Secondly, she was highly organized, which helped us stay on track and meet all our deadlines without feeling stressed. Another reason is that she was willing to take on extra work when someone was struggling, showing her dedication to the team’s success. Finally, her communication skills were excellent; she made sure everyone understood their responsibilities and felt comfortable sharing their ideas. Thanks to her leadership and hard work, our team received one of the highest grades in the class. Overall, Emily’s performance in the team was truly impressive, and I learned a lot from working with her.
Análise Gramatical
- **Complex Sentences:** The answer skillfully uses a variety of complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses (“who was an outstanding member of a team I worked with during my final year at university”), and subordinate clauses (“which helped us stay on track and meet all our deadlines without feeling stressed”). - **Range of Tenses:** There is an effective use of past simple (“we worked together,” “she contributed”), present simple (“she always brings positive energy”), and present perfect (“we’ve always gotten along well”), which demonstrates a good grasp of tense usage. - **Passive Voice:** The passive is used appropriately, e.g., “we were assigned a group project,” “everyone’s opinions were heard and respected.” - **Conditional and Causative Structures:** The answer includes conditional phrases and causative forms, such as “when someone was struggling,” and “she made sure everyone understood their responsibilities.” - **Cohesive Devices and Signposting:** Phrases like “First of all,” “Secondly,” “Another reason,” “Finally,” and “Thanks to her leadership…” help organize the answer and guide the listener through the points logically. - **Pronoun Reference:** Pronouns are used effectively to refer back to previously mentioned people or ideas, maintaining cohesion throughout the response.
Vocabulário
  • - **Descriptive Adjectives:** “outstanding,” “capable,” “reliable,” “organized,” “enthusiastic,” “positive,” “productive,” “fantastic,” “supportive,” “dedicated,” “impressive.”
    - **Descriptive Adjectives:** “outstanding,” “capable,” “reliable,” “organized,” “enthusiastic,” “positive,” “productive,” “fantastic,” “supportive,” “dedicated,” “impressive.”
  • - **Teamwork and Leadership Vocabulary:** “team leader,” “delegate tasks,” “organizing our meetings,” “setting deadlines,” “keeping everyone motivated,” “contributed,” “gathering valuable data,” “analyzing competitors,” “designed the slides,” “rehearsed,” “attention to detail.”
    - **Teamwork and Leadership Vocabulary:** “team leader,” “delegate tasks,” “organizing our meetings,” “setting deadlines,” “keeping everyone motivated,” “contributed,” “gathering valuable data,” “analyzing competitors,” “designed the slides,” “rehearsed,” “attention to detail.”
  • - **Collocations and Phrases:** “played a crucial role,” “volunteer to be,” “divide up the tasks,” “stand out,” “take on extra work,” “created a positive and productive atmosphere,” “stay on track,” “meet all our deadlines,” “communication skills,” “felt comfortable sharing their ideas.”
    - **Collocations and Phrases:** “played a crucial role,” “volunteer to be,” “divide up the tasks,” “stand out,” “take on extra work,” “created a positive and productive atmosphere,” “stay on track,” “meet all our deadlines,” “communication skills,” “felt comfortable sharing their ideas.”
  • - **Academic and Project-Related Terms:** “comprehensive marketing plan,” “final presentation,” “research, analysis,” “valuable data,” “competitors.”
    - **Academic and Project-Related Terms:** “comprehensive marketing plan,” “final presentation,” “research, analysis,” “valuable data,” “competitors.”
  • - **Idiomatic Expressions:** “gotten along well,” “felt comfortable sharing their ideas,” “take on extra work,” “stand out.”
    - **Idiomatic Expressions:** “gotten along well,” “felt comfortable sharing their ideas,” “take on extra work,” “stand out.”
  • These features together demonstrate a strong command of both grammar and vocabulary, which are essential for achieving a Band 7.0 or higher in IELTS Speaking Part 2.
    These features together demonstrate a strong command of both grammar and vocabulary, which are essential for achieving a Band 7.0 or higher in IELTS Speaking Part 2.