Band 6+: How does social media affect the way people form and maintain relationships?

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

The answer stays on topic and addresses the question about how social media influences friendship formation and maintenance. It provides specific examples, such as meeting people through apps and following on Instagram, which adds depth. However, the response could be more general and less personal, as it occasionally shifts to a narrative style ('you meet a person, then you follow...'). To improve, aim for a broader perspective by discussing societal trends rather than individual scenarios. Additionally, the answer could be more fully developed by exploring both positive and negative influences, or by elaborating on how maintenance is facilitated (e.g., through messaging, sharing updates). The language is natural but could be more precise and varied.

The answer is generally coherent and addresses the question, but there are some issues with fluency and organization. The response contains some repetition (e.g., 'a lot of different ways') and the ideas could be more logically structured. The use of cohesive devices is limited, and the answer ends somewhat abruptly. To improve, try to use a clearer structure with topic sentences and more varied linking words (e.g., 'firstly', 'moreover', 'consequently'). Also, avoid run-on sentences and ensure each point is fully developed before moving to the next.

The vocabulary is adequate and relevant to the topic, with some good phrases like 'a multitude of different ways' and 'build a good friendship'. However, there is a lack of precision and variety. The phrase 'a lot of' is overused, and more specific or sophisticated vocabulary could be employed (e.g., 'facilitate', 'cultivate', 'nurture', 'platforms'). To improve, try to use a wider range of topic-specific vocabulary and avoid repetition.

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are some errors and limitations in range. For example, 'how to meet each other' should be 'ways to meet each other' or 'how people meet each other'. The sentence 'you send a message to these friends' is a bit awkward and could be rephrased. There is also a lack of complex structures; the answer relies heavily on simple and compound sentences. To improve, practice using a mix of sentence structures, including conditional sentences (e.g., 'If we didn't have social media, we would...') and relative clauses, and ensure subject-verb agreement and correct prepositions.