⏰ Day 25 Warm-Up — The Magic Trio

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A Band 6 example has a number, a name/place, and a result. Pick the strongest example each time.

Item 1

Which is the strongest supporting example?

A) "Volunteering is good for young people in many ways." B) "A friend of mine did 40 volunteer hours at a local hospital and is now studying nursing." C) "Volunteering can help you in the future."

B has a number (40 hours), a place (local hospital) and a result (studying nursing) — the Magic Trio.

Item 2

Which sentence elaborates best?

A) "Last summer I taught coding to 12 children at a community centre, and three of them built their own games." B) "Teaching others is a rewarding experience." C) "People learn a lot when you help them."

A is specific: a time, a number (12 children), a place, and a concrete result.

Item 3

Which is NOT generic?

A) "Technology has changed everything." B) "Many people benefit from the internet." C) "In 2020, my aunt moved her bakery online and doubled her sales within six months."

C anchors with a year, a person, and a measurable result.

Item 4

Which example would score highest?

A) "Exercise is important for health." B) "After running 5 km three times a week for a year, my resting heart rate dropped noticeably." C) "Doing sport makes you feel better."

B gives a number, a routine, a timeframe and a result — concrete and convincing.