Band 6+: Should children do everything their parents ask them to do?

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

The response addresses the core of the question by presenting a balanced view, looking at both the benefits of parental guidance and the potential drawbacks of outdated perspectives. To improve, avoid starting with a disclaimer such as 'I don't know much about...', as this can weaken the authority of your argument in an academic context. Instead, move directly into the discussion. Additionally, ensure the answer remains strictly general; while the response mostly achieves this, the use of 'our children' shifts slightly toward a personal or collective perspective rather than a purely objective analysis of the topic. Aim to expand more on the 'unexpected consequences' to provide a more fully developed conclusion to your argument.

You demonstrated a clear ability to present two sides of an argument using cohesive devices like 'on the one hand' and 'on the other hand.' This provides a logical structure to your response. However, the fluency is slightly hindered by some repetitive phrasing and a somewhat hesitant opening. To improve, avoid starting with 'I don't know much about...' as it can undermine your authority as a speaker. Instead, use phrases like 'That is a complex issue' or 'It is a matter of debate.' Work on extending your ideas further to avoid a short, abrupt conclusion.

Your vocabulary is functional but quite basic and contains some significant errors that affect precision. For example, you used 'experience in the lab' when you clearly meant 'experience in life,' and 'modern word' instead of 'modern world.' These are likely slips, but in an exam, they impact your score. To reach higher bands, try to use more sophisticated synonyms. Instead of 'useful suggestions,' try 'invaluable guidance' or 'practical advice.' Instead of 'solve problems,' try 'navigate challenges' or 'overcome obstacles.'

You used some complex structures (e.g., relative clauses), but there are frequent grammatical inaccuracies. For instance, 'parents are some people who cannot update regularly' is awkward, and 'a totally accurate suggested' is grammatically incorrect (it should be the noun 'suggestion'). You also struggle with subject-verb agreement and word forms. To improve, focus on the distinction between nouns and adjectives (suggestion vs. suggested) and practice using more varied sentence structures, such as conditionals (e.g., 'If children were to follow every command blindly, they might...') to show higher-level control.