Band 6+: Has your routine changed since you were a child?

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 contrast between childhood and adulthood. To improve the score and move toward a higher band, consider expanding on the 'routine' aspect rather than just focusing on self-care tasks. For example, you could mention changes in your daily schedule, such as school versus work, or how you manage your time now compared to when you were younger. Additionally, ensure grammatical consistency; for instance, using 'I just bought an alarm' or 'I use an alarm' would be more natural than 'just bought' in this context.

The answer is direct and answers the question immediately. However, it is quite brief for an IELTS Part 1 response. To improve your score, try to expand your answers by adding more detail or comparing the past and present more extensively. For example, you could mention how your responsibilities have increased or how your schedule has become more complex.

You used the phrase 'rely on,' which is a good collocation. However, the vocabulary is quite basic (e.g., 'feed me,' 'change my clothes,' 'wake me up'). To reach a higher band, try to use more sophisticated synonyms. Instead of 'change my clothes,' you could say 'dress myself independently,' or instead of 'rely on,' you could use 'depend heavily on' or 'was dependent on.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

You demonstrated a good attempt at using the 'used to' structure to describe past habits, which is appropriate for this question. However, there are grammatical inconsistencies. In the raw transcript, 'just bought alarm' lacks an article ('an alarm') and the tense shift from 'can change' (present) to 'bought' (past) is slightly awkward in this context. It would be better to say 'I use an alarm clock' to maintain the present tense for your current routine.