Band 4+: Do you enjoy cooking, or do you prefer to eat out?

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

The answer directly addresses the question and provides a clear preference. However, it is quite brief. To improve the response, consider elaborating on your reasons. For example, you could mention specific dishes you enjoy making or explain why eating out might be less convenient or more expensive for you. Expanding your answer will help demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary and grammatical structures. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

The answer is very brief. While you answered the question directly, a Band 9 response requires more expansion. To improve, try to use cohesive devices (e.g., 'Not only is it...', 'Furthermore...') and provide reasons or examples to extend your response. For example, you could mention a specific dish you like to cook.

The vocabulary used is very basic ('comfortable', 'cheap'). To reach a higher band, you should use more precise or sophisticated synonyms. Instead of 'cheap', you could use 'cost-effective' or 'budget-friendly'. Instead of 'comfortable', you might say 'relaxing' or 'a way to unwind'. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

The raw answer contains a significant grammatical error: 'it for me more comfortable'. It lacks a verb (is). Even in the refined version, the structure is quite simple. To improve, practice using complex sentence structures, such as conditional sentences ('If I have time, I prefer to cook...') or comparative structures ('Cooking at home is significantly more economical than dining at restaurants').