Exemplo da Banda 7

Pergunta: What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?

Ideia 1

City vs. Countryside
Resposta Modelo
Now I live in a big city, but I grew up in a small town. The city is much busier and noisier, and there are more things to do, like shopping and going to the cinema. In my hometown, life was slower and people knew each other better.
At the moment, I live in a big city, but I actually grew up in a small village. The main difference is that the city is much busier and noisier, with a lot more job opportunities and entertainment options. In contrast, my hometown was really quiet and peaceful, and people there all knew each other, which made life feel more relaxed.
Análise Gramatical
1. Contrast with tenses: The answer skillfully uses the present simple ("I live") to describe the current situation and the past simple ("I grew up") for the past, showing a clear understanding of tense usage. 2. Use of comparative structures: Phrases like "much busier and noisier" and "a lot more job opportunities" demonstrate the ability to make comparisons between two places. 3. Use of linking words: "In contrast" is used to clearly signal the comparison between the two places, making the answer more coherent.
Vocabulário
  • busier and noisier
  • job opportunities
  • entertainment options
  • quiet and peaceful
  • relaxed

Ideia 2

Apartment vs. House
Resposta Modelo
I used to live in a house with a garden, but now I live in an apartment. Apartments are more convenient because they're close to public transport, but I miss having my own outdoor space.
Previously, I lived in a house with a garden, but now I live in an apartment. While apartments are definitely more convenient and closer to public transport, I do miss having a private garden and outdoor space. Also, living in an apartment means I have to be more considerate of my neighbors, which is a big change for me.
Análise Gramatical
1. Use of past and present tenses: The answer correctly uses the past simple ("I lived") to talk about the previous situation and the present simple ("I live") for the current situation, clearly showing the contrast. 2. Use of linking words: Words like "but," "while," and "also" are used to connect ideas smoothly and logically, helping to compare and contrast the two living situations.
Vocabulário
  • convenient
  • public transport
  • private garden
  • outdoor space
  • considerate of my neighbors

Ideia 3

Climate and Environment
Resposta Modelo
The climate is different too. My new city is much warmer than where I lived before, and the air quality is not as good. But there are more parks here, which I like.
Another difference is the climate and environment. My current city is much warmer than my previous home, and unfortunately, the air quality is a bit worse. On the bright side, though, there are more parks and green spaces here, which I really appreciate.
Análise Gramatical
1. Comparative structures: The answer uses comparatives like "much warmer" and "a bit worse" to clearly show differences between the two places, which is a strong grammatical feature for this type of question. 2. Linking words and phrases: Phrases like "On the bright side" and "unfortunately" help organize ideas and show contrast, making the answer more coherent and natural.
Vocabulário
  • climate and environment
  • much warmer
  • air quality is a bit worse
  • on the bright side
  • parks and green spaces
  • appreciate

Ideia 4

Culture and Lifestyle
Resposta Modelo
The culture is different too. People here eat different foods and celebrate different festivals. I had to get used to a new dialect as well.
There's also a big difference in culture and lifestyle. For example, people here eat different foods and celebrate different festivals. I even had to adapt to a new dialect, which was challenging at first. I also find that people here are a bit less friendly than in my previous place.
Análise Gramatical
1. Use of comparative structures: The answer uses comparative forms like "less friendly than" to compare the current and previous places, which is a key skill for IELTS Speaking. 2. Use of past simple and present simple: The answer switches between past simple ("was challenging at first") and present simple ("people here eat...", "I also find...") appropriately to describe past experiences and current situations.
Vocabulário
  • culture and lifestyle
  • celebrate different festivals
  • adapt to a new dialect
  • less friendly
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