Band 7+: Do you prefer living in a house or an apartment? Why?

Your pronunciation is very good. Aim to refine subtleties and intonation to further improve.

The answer directly addresses the question and provides a clear preference along with relevant reasons. To improve the score and move toward a higher band, consider expanding on the ideas. For example, you could elaborate on what makes a house 'cozy' or provide a specific example of the 'noise' encountered in apartments. Using more varied vocabulary or complex sentence structures would also enhance the response.

You answered the question directly and maintained a logical flow. However, the response is quite brief for an IELTS Part 1 answer. To reach a higher band, try to extend your answer by providing more specific details or examples (e.g., mentioning privacy, a garden, or the specific type of noise in apartments) to avoid repetition of the main idea.

The vocabulary used is accurate but very basic ('cozy', 'noisy', 'busy'). To improve, try to use more descriptive collocations or less common words. Instead of 'noisy and busy', you could use 'hectic', 'congested', or 'lacking privacy'. Instead of 'cozy', you might use 'tranquil' or 'spacious'.

Your grammar is mostly accurate, but you made a minor error in the raw transcript by saying 'Apartment can feel' instead of the plural 'Apartments can feel'. Additionally, the sentence structures are quite simple (Subject + Verb + Object). To aim for a higher score, try incorporating complex structures, such as conditional sentences: 'If I were to live in an apartment, I might struggle with the constant noise from neighbors.'