Band 9 sample
22 words · Source-reported bandI am currently a student focusing on my studies at school, but I am also exploring career options for my future work.
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Do you work or study?
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Ideas to explore
- Give your current status and where you study or work: you are a student researcher at NIAB.
- Briefly describe your research focus: crop germplasm and marker-assisted approaches.
- Add a personal view and a future direction: the work is rewarding, and you see yourself growing in the field.
Suggested structure
- Answer the work-or-study question directly.
- Name your institution or workplace.
- Describe your research area in one concise sentence.
- Add how you feel about the work.
- Finish with a relevant future plan.
Useful vocabulary & examples
- student researcher
- A student who carries out research as part of their studies.
I’m a student researcher at NIAB.
- marker-assisted approaches
- Methods that use genetic markers to support research or selection in crops.
I work on crop germplasm using marker-assisted approaches.
- challenging and rewarding
- Difficult in some ways but satisfying or worthwhile.
I find my research both challenging and rewarding.
- grow in this field
- To develop skills or progress in a particular area of work or study.
I can see myself continuing to grow in this field.
Sample answers
Band 9 sample
47 words · Source-reported bandCurrently, I am a student researcher at NIAB. I thoroughly enjoy engaging in research as part of my studies. I work on crop germplasms utilizing marker-assisted approaches, which I find both challenging and rewarding. I am passionate about my role and envision myself growing in this field.
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22 words · Source-reported bandI am currently a student focusing on my studies at school, but I am also exploring my career options for future work.
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