Band 5+: How does social media influence people's decisions?

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

The answer stays on topic and addresses the question directly, mentioning targeted advertising and reinforcement of beliefs. However, the response could be more natural and coherent. The phrase 'only the tip of the iceberg' is used in an unusual way, and the example about packaging is not clearly connected to social media. To improve, provide a clearer, more specific example of how social media influences decisions, and ensure the language flows naturally. Elaborate on the mechanism, such as how algorithms create echo chambers or how influencers affect choices.

The answer is somewhat coherent but lacks clear organization and logical progression. The idea is presented but not fully developed. There is some repetition and self-correction, and the connection between ideas is not always smooth. To improve, use more cohesive devices (e.g., 'firstly', 'moreover', 'as a result') and structure the answer with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Practice speaking at a steady pace and avoid unnecessary pauses.

The vocabulary is adequate but not precise or flexible. Some phrases are awkward or incorrect, such as 'target advertising' (should be 'targeted advertising'), 'beauty wrapping' (should be 'attractive packaging'), and 'top of the iceberg' (should be 'tip of the iceberg'). To improve, expand your range of vocabulary related to media and influence, and practice using collocations correctly. Use more specific and varied terms to express your ideas clearly.

There are several grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'Social media exposed' should be 'Social media exposes' (subject-verb agreement), 'which are only' should be 'that is only' (relative clause agreement), and 'social media are expected' should be 'social media is expected' (subject-verb agreement). The sentence structure is mostly simple and lacks variety. To improve, practice using a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences, and review subject-verb agreement and tense consistency.