Band 5+: To what degree should historical landmarks be preserved versus renovated to meet modern functional needs?

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

The response addresses both sides of the prompt by discussing the importance of preservation for cultural pride and economic benefits, while also acknowledging the necessity of renovation for functionality. To improve the score, the answer should aim for a more balanced and nuanced discussion. While the points made are relevant, the final sentence regarding globalization and design is somewhat vague and could be more clearly linked to how it justifies the need for renovation. Additionally, expanding on the 'degree' requested in the question - perhaps by suggesting a specific balance or a conditional approach - would result in a more fully developed response.

The speaker attempts to present a balanced view using cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'However,' which is good. However, the flow is interrupted by fragmented ideas and incomplete thoughts (e.g., 'and the local more...'). To improve, work on completing your sentences and ensuring that each point leads logically to the next without trailing off. Aim for a more sustained discourse.

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. While terms like 'heritage,' 'impactful,' and 'economic aspect' are used, there are inaccuracies in word choice and form (e.g., 'the architectural' instead of 'the architecture' or 'architectural features', and 'attended to' instead of 'attracted to'). Try to use more precise collocations, such as 'cultural significance,' 'architectural integrity,' or 'economic stimulus.'

There are significant grammatical errors that affect clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('the functionality and the globalization has impact'), incorrect verb forms ('it will be significantly improved the economical aspect'), and improper word classes ('the architectural can renovate'). You should focus on mastering complex sentence structures and ensuring that your tense usage and word forms (noun vs. adjective) are accurate.