Band 8+: Do you use social media? If so, how much time do you spend on it each day?

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

The answer directly addresses the question and provides a specific timeframe. The response is well-developed, offering relevant context regarding daily responsibilities to explain why the time spent is limited. The use of natural phrasing, such as 'it could have been worse' and 'three hours of happiness,' demonstrates a high level of fluency and an ability to elaborate in a native-like manner. To maintain this level, continue to balance personal anecdotes with direct answers to ensure the response remains focused.

The answer is very coherent and flows naturally. You use good cohesive devices like 'So' and 'But' to connect your ideas. The progression from your busy schedule to your relaxation time is logical. To reach a Band 9, try to avoid slight repetitive structures and ensure the transition between your responsibilities and your leisure time is even more seamless.

You used some very nice idiomatic expressions and collocations, such as 'occupied with' and 'three hours of happiness.' This shows a good ability to use language creatively. To improve, you could replace common words like 'doing duty' or 'scrolling' with more sophisticated alternatives like 'fulfilling my responsibilities' or 'engaging with digital content' to demonstrate even higher precision.

The grammar is generally good, but there were some minor errors in the raw transcript (e.g., 'doing duty as a student council' should be 'performing my duties as a member of the student council'). You used a mix of simple and complex sentences, which is good. To hit a higher band, focus on the precision of noun phrases and ensure that your prepositions and articles are used accurately when describing roles and responsibilities.