Band 5+: What advantages of your make you proud?

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

The response partially addresses the prompt but struggles with the core requirement of Part 3. The question asks for personal attributes that cause pride, yet the answer shifts almost entirely into a sociological discussion about the lack of emotional intelligence in society. While the candidate identifies a personal trait (emotional diligence), the majority of the response focuses on the shortcomings of others and general societal issues rather than expanding on the advantages themselves. To improve, ensure that the primary focus remains on the topic asked. If discussing a personal quality, explain how that quality functions and why it is beneficial, rather than using it merely as a springboard to criticize societal trends. Additionally, ensure that the distinction between personal attributes and general social observations is maintained to avoid drifting off-topic.

You demonstrate a good ability to expand on your answers and use cohesive devices like 'For example' and 'Well, that's an intriguing question.' However, there is some repetition of ideas, and the transition between your personal strength and the societal problems you describe is a bit abrupt. To improve, try to link your personal trait more smoothly to the societal context using comparative structures (e.g., 'Unlike many in modern society who struggle with..., I prioritize...').

You attempted to use sophisticated terms like 'emotional diligence' and 'emotional intelligence,' which is excellent. However, there were some inaccuracies in word choice and usage (e.g., 'involve in each other's world' instead of 'lives', and 'limit knowledge' instead of 'limited knowledge'). Also, be careful with the word 'disadvantages' at the end; you were discussing 'challenges' or 'issues' in society, not 'disadvantages' of your own traits. Aim for more precise collocations.

There are several grammatical errors that affect the flow. For instance, 'People are often lack' should be 'People often lack,' and 'because of lacking' should be 'due to a lack of.' You also struggled with verb forms and prepositions (e.g., 'support to each other'). To reach a higher band, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of gerunds versus nouns after prepositions.