Band 5+: Should governments be held responsible for regulating the content that people consume on social media?

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

The response addresses the question by presenting a balanced view, suggesting that while government regulation is appropriate, it should not be absolute due to the primary responsibility of parents. However, the answer is incomplete, as it cuts off mid-sentence, which prevents a full development of the argument. To improve, ensure that the response is fully articulated and provides more depth. For example, you could elaborate on what specific types of regulations the government should implement or explain the potential consequences of leaving all responsibility to parents. Additionally, try to expand on the 'extent' requested in the question to provide a more nuanced perspective.

The response is somewhat coherent but lacks development. You provided a basic opinion and a counter-argument, but the answer was cut off abruptly, preventing a full exploration of the topic. To improve, use more sophisticated cohesive devices (e.g., 'On the one hand,' 'Conversely,' 'Furthermore') and ensure you expand on your points with examples or consequences to reach a higher band score.

The vocabulary used is functional but very basic (e.g., 'make a regulation', 'check', 'safe'). There was also a slight error in the raw transcript ('conserved' instead of 'consumed'). To achieve a higher score, try to use more precise academic collocations such as 'implementing legislation,' 'monitoring digital consumption,' 'safeguarding minors,' or 'parental supervision.'

The grammar is mostly accurate in terms of simple structures, but there is a lack of complexity. You relied heavily on 'I think' and 'The government may.' To improve, try using complex sentence structures such as conditional sentences ('If governments were to implement stricter laws, then...') or passive voice ('Regulations should be enforced by...') to demonstrate a wider range of grammatical control.