Part 3

Band 5+: What are the potential downsides of governments using surveillance technology to monitor public behavior in order to reduce crime?

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This is a really good question to think about, and I personally might not like when I get watched, for example, but in terms of crime, this is a really good thing that it can be monitored. And the problem is if it's going to be reduced immediately when there is a crime going on, or it's just a huge feature that can scare everybody from doing bad things to people. So the only downside is, is it actually going to work or not? But I don't have a personal example, or I have never seen something like that been working, you know.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

This is really good question to think about and I personally might not like when I get watched for example, but in terms of crime this is really good thing that it can be monitored And the problem is if it’s going to be reduced immediately when there is a crime going or it’s just a huge feature that can scare everybody to do bad commitment to people. So the only downside is that is it actually going to work or not? But I don’t have a personal example or I have never seen that. Something like that. Been working, you know.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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going: 3

really: 2

example: 2

crime: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer partially addresses the question by mentioning a potential downside (whether the technology will actually work), but it lacks depth and development. It also includes personal opinion and experience, which is not appropriate for Part 3, where a general discussion is expected. To improve, focus on discussing broader societal implications, such as privacy concerns, potential for abuse, erosion of civil liberties, and the psychological impact on citizens. Provide a balanced view with specific examples or reasoning to fully answer the question.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is somewhat coherent but lacks clear organization. The speaker starts with a personal opinion, then shifts to discussing the effectiveness of surveillance, but the ideas are not fully developed or logically connected. There is noticeable repetition (e.g., 'really good thing') and self-correction ('or I have never seen that. Something like that. Been working'). To improve, structure the answer with clear points (e.g., privacy concerns, potential for abuse, effectiveness) and use cohesive devices to link ideas smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, with limited range. Phrases like 'really good thing' and 'bad commitment' are imprecise. The speaker uses informal language ('you know') and fails to employ topic-specific vocabulary (e.g., 'privacy infringement', 'deterrent effect', 'civil liberties'). To improve, expand vocabulary related to surveillance and crime prevention, and use precise terms to express ideas more clearly.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate but simple, with limited range. There are some errors, such as 'it's just a huge feature that can scare everybody to do bad commitment to people' (incorrect phrasing) and 'Something like that. Been working' (fragment). The speaker uses basic sentence structures and does not demonstrate a full range of complex forms. To improve, practice using a variety of sentence structures, including conditionals and relative clauses, and ensure grammatical accuracy in longer utterances.

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