Part 3

Band 5+: Do you believe that governments should prioritize funding for arts and culture, or for scientific research?

See all user-submitted answers on this topic

Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!

Note: Both the topic and the answer were submitted by one of our users.

65% Accuracy The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.

Polished transcript:

Male Female

I believe the government should spend money on certain projects. For instance, government funding for research, namely for the arts and humanities, is beneficial. However, there are some disadvantages for researchers. It is important to prioritize funding for scientific research as well as for the arts and humanities, as both contribute significantly to society.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

I believe the government and why this and government should spend money for this and certain things in the necessarily project and this nowadays and the for instance nowadays and this government and this government funding for some research and namely for acts and humanities but it is beneficial and it is beneficial it has some this disadvantage for that for that researchers

Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.

Speaking Time: 22 seconds

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
C2 - Complex
Continue to challenge and refine your language choices.

Vocabulary Repetition:

government: 2

funding: 2

research: 2

humanities: 2

Try using synonyms for the above words

Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The response addresses the question and presents a balanced view. To improve, provide more specific examples and elaborate on the benefits and disadvantages mentioned. Consider structuring your answer with clearer topic sentences for each point.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is not very fluent, with noticeable hesitations and repetitions ('and this,' 'nowadays'). The ideas are not clearly organized, making it difficult to follow the argument. To improve, practice speaking more smoothly and structuring your thoughts before you begin to speak. Use cohesive devices more effectively to link your ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is limited and lacks precision. The word choice is basic and does not demonstrate a wide range. To improve, expand your vocabulary related to the topic of government funding, research, and the arts. Try to use more specific and nuanced language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical range is limited, and there are noticeable errors in sentence structure and word usage. The sentences are often incomplete or unclear. To improve, focus on constructing grammatically correct sentences and using a wider variety of sentence structures. Review basic grammar rules and practice applying them in your speaking.

Answers On The Same Topic:

Do you believe that governments should prioritize funding for arts and culture, or for scientific research?

Both of the ways are very essential to the future of government because we can’t live without some scientific researchers, which is very essential in educational, medical and technological spheres, because they are very important for developing our countries. And secondly, artistic endeavors are also very essential to create something new and to keep the […]

Band 7+

Do you believe that governments should prioritize funding for arts and culture, or for scientific research?

I think governments should fund the R programs because it will be help the people to understand the R and also for the government special to have some system to sense awareness the people want to be in the R. Everything that it will be good like that. So I think it will be a […]

Band 5+

Do you believe that governments should prioritize funding for arts and culture, or for scientific research?

I believe that government should prioritize funding for scientific research because you know science is the, we depend a lot on science, we depend a lot on latest invention which are based on scientific research than art or culture. Of course we need to preserve our culture, we need to preserve the art, but not […]

Band 7+

See All

Do you think it is important to save money? Why?

While saving money is beneficial in several ways. First of all, when people save money, they can avoid wasting the money for unnecessary things that they want. So secondly, when people save money, they can… this can be beneficial for future savings. So for example, elderly people will not demand for others financial support in […]

Band 6+

In what ways do you think social media has changed our understanding of friendship and community?

Many things have changed, I think, but there are both sides between the friendship and community. Because of the social media behavior, people have a lack of respect together, each other, and…

Band 5+

How can we encourage more sustainable practices in the fashion industry?

Governments can play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable practices within the fashion industry while still fostering creativity and innovation. One effective approach is to offer tax incentives to companies that embrace eco-friendly initiatives. By reducing tax burdens, businesses are more inclined to invest in sustainable materials and processes. Additionally, providing subsidies such as facilitating […]

Band 8+

How can we encourage more sustainable practices in the fashion industry?

Government can provide tax benefit to the companies and exercise in sustainable practices. In addition, government can also provide subsidies, for example, processing bank loan at a reduced interest rate. By this way, the government can encourage sustainable practice in the fashion industry without compromising creativity and innovation.

Band 7+

How do you think the increasing popularity of online shopping is affecting traditional retail stores?

Technology, the population has changed everything in people’s lives. So I think increasing popularity of online shopping will also make a big impact on traditional businesses like the tribal business, the cloths, the business and also some basic daily life products stores also coated by this online shopping because people can choose and select product […]

Band 6+

Do you think that access to higher education should be free for everyone, and why or why not?

Yeah, I think that I said to high education students than me, because you know, higher education or university is the most modern type of education for students who can’t talk to it. So therefore, change to the good quality education also have a high score for the school or university have to wait. So […]

Band 5+

See All

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium