Band 6+: Do you usually feel stressed before exams?

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

The answer is on-topic and directly addresses the question about feeling stressed before exams. It provides a clear and natural response, explaining the pattern of stress that occurs closer to the exam date. The elaboration is appropriate and gives specific details about the timing and effects of stress. To improve, consider adding a brief reason for the stress or a comparison with other situations to make the response more comprehensive. Overall, the response is well-developed and natural.

The answer is generally coherent and addresses the question, but there are some issues with organization and flow. The response starts with a statement about revising, then shifts to past tense ('when I was preparing'), and then moves to present tense ('I start stress'), which can confuse the listener. The use of 'but' to contrast is appropriate, but the transition could be smoother. To improve, consider structuring the answer more clearly: state your general approach, then describe the specific stress you feel as exams approach, and perhaps add a concluding sentence. Also, avoid unnecessary repetition of 'answers' and ensure the sequence of ideas is logical.

The vocabulary is adequate for the topic but lacks precision and variety. Phrases like 'confident or not confusing on my mind' are awkward and could be expressed more naturally (e.g., 'clear-headed' or 'not confused'). The word 'stress' is used as a verb but should be 'stressed' or 'feel stressed'. The repetition of 'answers' is noticeable. To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary, such as 'anxious', 'nervous', 'panic', 'recall', 'retain information', and avoid repetition. Also, use collocations like 'under pressure' or 'exam stress'.

There are several grammatical errors that affect clarity. The sentence 'when I was preparing my exams' should be 'when I was preparing for my exams' (missing preposition). 'I would be confident or not confusing on my mind' is incorrect; it should be 'I would be confident and not confused in my mind' (wrong conjunction and word form). 'I start stress' should be 'I start to feel stressed' (missing verb form). 'repeat the answers more time' should be 'repeat the answers more times' (plural). The tense shift from past to present is inconsistent. To improve, practice using correct prepositions, verb forms, and consistent tense. Also, work on sentence structure to avoid run-ons and ensure each sentence is grammatically complete.