Band 5+: How does social media affect the way people form and maintain relationships?

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

The answer addresses the question by discussing the impact of social media on friendships, but it remains somewhat narrow and repetitive. It focuses mainly on the drawback of reduced physical interaction, without exploring other aspects such as how social media facilitates maintaining long-distance friendships or changes communication patterns. To improve, aim to provide a more balanced and general discussion, covering both positive and negative influences, and avoid over-relying on personal examples. Expand with broader observations and consider contrasting different types of friendships or generations.

The answer has a clear main point but lacks organization and development. There is noticeable hesitation ('uh') and repetition ('their friends and uh, their friends and families'). The idea is presented but not fully explored, and the response ends abruptly. To improve, structure the answer with a clear introduction, supporting points, and a conclusion. Use cohesive devices to link ideas smoothly and avoid unnecessary repetition.

The vocabulary is adequate but limited. The phrase 'infused people's perception' is not precise; 'influenced' would be better. 'Drawback' is used correctly but could be expanded with more specific terms like 'limitation' or 'negative consequence.' The answer lacks range and precision. To improve, use a wider variety of vocabulary related to social media and friendships, such as 'maintain connections,' 'virtual interaction,' 'face-to-face communication,' and 'social bonds.'

The grammar is mostly accurate but simple. There are minor errors, such as 'can't be it physically' (should be 'can't be there physically') and 'they may lack the real social, uh, interaction it' (the 'it' is unnecessary). The answer uses basic sentence structures and lacks complexity. To improve, incorporate a mix of simple and complex sentences, use conditional structures, and ensure subject-verb agreement and word order are correct.