Band 4 sample
25 words · Source-reported bandFor now, I'm still a very school student. But sometimes during my own vacation, I work a part-time job. So I do work and study.
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Do you work or are you a student?
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Ideas to explore
- Briefly explain when you finished school to establish your timeline.
- Describe your current plan to explore career options.
- Give a reason for taking on projects and jobs, such as gaining experience before making a decision.
Suggested structure
- Answer directly by stating whether you currently work or study.
- Give the relevant background and time reference.
- Explain what you are doing at present.
- End with the purpose of those activities or your next decision.
Useful vocabulary & examples
- explore career options
- consider different possible types of work before choosing a direction
I'm taking a year to explore different career options.
- short-term project
- a piece of work intended to last for a limited period
I've been working on some short-term projects.
- gain experience
- develop practical knowledge or skills by doing work
I'm taking part-time jobs to gain experience.
- decide what to do next
- choose the next action or direction
I'm gaining experience before deciding what to do next.
Sample answers
Band 4 sample
17 words · Source-reported bandI'm currently a student in grade 9. Besides studying English, I'm also learning other subjects at school.
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14 words · Source-reported bandI'm a student presently completing my bachelor's degree. I am searching for a job.
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