Band 6+: Do you prefer reading physical books or e-books?

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. The response is well-developed, offering a specific reason (the emotional experience) and supporting that reason with a reference to external studies. To maintain this level of performance, continue to use cohesive devices to link your ideas and ensure your reasoning remains logically connected to your initial stance.

The answer is coherent and directly addresses the question. However, there is significant repetition of the phrase 'physical books' (used 5 times in a very short span), which affects the flow and makes the response feel circular. To improve, use pronouns (e.g., 'them', 'these') or synonyms (e.g., 'printed copies', 'paperbacks') to avoid redundancy. The use of 'And also' at the start of a sentence is a bit informal; try using cohesive devices like 'Furthermore' or 'Moreover'.

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. The student relies heavily on the words 'physical books', 'emotions', and 'reading'. While the meaning is clear, a Band 7+ candidate would use more precise or varied vocabulary. Instead of 'get more emotions', you could say 'experience a deeper emotional connection' or 'engage more deeply with the narrative'. Instead of 'real and fresh emotions', you might describe the 'tactile sensation' or the 'sensory experience' of a book.

The grammar is generally accurate, but the sentence structures are somewhat repetitive and simple. The student uses 'since' and 'when' correctly, but the overall structure follows a very predictable pattern. To reach a higher band, try incorporating more complex structures, such as conditional sentences (e.g., 'If I had to choose, I would definitely opt for...') or relative clauses (e.g., 'Physical books, which offer a tactile experience, are much more engaging than...').