Band 4+: How did you usually communicate with your friends before smartphones became popular?

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

The answer addresses the question by providing specific examples of how communication occurred in the past, such as walking together or studying in a library. To improve the score and achieve a higher band, the response could more directly address the concept of 'communication methods' (e.g., mentioning landline phones, SMS, or handwritten notes) to contrast with the modern smartphone era. While the current answer describes social activities, it focuses more on 'what' you did together rather than 'how' you communicated or stayed in touch before the digital age.

The fluency is significantly hindered by repetition ('walks and walked and walked') and fragmented ideas. While you attempted to use cohesive devices like 'therefore', they were not used correctly in context. To improve, focus on connecting your ideas logically using a variety of transition words (e.g., 'In addition', 'Moreover', 'As a result') and avoid repeating the same words to fill silence.

The vocabulary is quite limited and there are several instances of word misuse that obscure meaning (e.g., 'became coming', 'fast forward sparrows'). These errors make it difficult for the listener to understand your intended message. You should work on learning collocations (words that naturally go together) and practicing how to describe past habits using phrases like 'used to' or 'would'.

There are significant grammatical errors throughout the response, particularly with verb tenses and sentence structure. For example, 'before smartphones became coming' is ungrammatical. You are attempting complex structures, but they are not being executed accurately. I suggest focusing on mastering the past simple and 'used to' structures for talking about past habits, as this is essential for this specific question type.