Band 7+: do you keep plants

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

The answer directly addresses the question and provides a clear, well-developed response. The candidate explains not only the 'no' but also the reasoning behind it, which adds depth to the conversation. Furthermore, the inclusion of a contrast regarding the mother's interest provides a natural extension to the topic. To maintain this level, continue using idiomatic expressions like 'green fingers' appropriately, as they enhance the natural flow of the response.

The candidate speaks quite naturally and provides a direct answer followed by a logical explanation and a comparison to their mother. However, the response is one long continuous sentence in the raw transcript, which suggests a lack of pausing. To reach a higher band, use more varied cohesive devices and ensure you use pauses to separate distinct ideas rather than relying on 'and' or 'so' to link everything.

The use of the idiom 'green fingers' is excellent and used appropriately in context. The word 'predilections' (though potentially mispronounced as 'predications' in the raw audio) is a high-level vocabulary choice. To improve, ensure that high-level words are pronounced clearly to avoid being misheard as simpler, incorrect words.

The grammar is generally accurate, and the candidate uses a mix of simple and complex structures (e.g., 'because I know that...'). There is a slight tendency toward run-on sentences. To achieve a band 8 or 9, work on sentence segmentation - using full stops and varying sentence lengths to create a more sophisticated rhythmic flow.