Band 4+: 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 answer addresses the core topic but lacks depth and breadth required for a Part 3 response. The response relies heavily on a specific demographic (Asian visitors), which limits the generality of the argument. To improve, avoid focusing on personal or specific group preferences and instead discuss broader societal or economic implications, such as infrastructure, accessibility, or preservation versus utility. Additionally, the response would benefit from more detailed development; for example, explaining *how* modifications can be made without compromising historical integrity.

The speaker's fluency is limited by frequent hesitations and a lack of logical progression. The connection between ideas is weak, relying on simple conjunctions like 'And then'. To improve, you should use more sophisticated cohesive devices (e.g., 'Furthermore', 'Consequently', 'From a safety perspective') to link your arguments. Your answer also lacks a clear structure; try to state your position, provide a reason, and then an example.

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There is a significant misuse of words, such as using 'nets' instead of 'needs' and 'Asian people' (which seems to be a misinterpretation or mispronunciation of 'visitors' or 'people' in general). To reach a higher band, you need to use topic-specific vocabulary related to heritage and urban planning, such as 'preservation', 'structural integrity', 'renovation', or 'cultural heritage'.

The grammatical structures are very basic and contain several errors that impede meaning. For example, 'modified to the newest' is ungrammatical, and 'historical landmarks are not dangerous' is a clumsy way to express safety. You should practice using complex sentence structures, such as conditional sentences ('If landmarks are not maintained, they may become unsafe') and relative clauses ('Landmarks that are modified can better serve the public').