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Band 5+: What do you think of people using their mobile phones during a meal?

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I think whenever they prepare a meal, using a mobile phone depends on what type of videos they watch. For example, if they watch a cooking video, it's fine because they can learn more skills or how to cook correctly. However, if they chat or get distracted by another video or social media, they may cook incorrectly. Okay?

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I think like whenever they prepare meal but they use the mobile phone like it depends on what type of videos they watch for example like if they watch the video cooking video about cook like is it’s not like it’s not it’s sure it’s it’s fine it’s fine that because like they can they can learn more about skills videos or how can they cook correctly. But however, whenever they chat or be distracted about another video or social media, they they will maybe cook wrong. Okay?

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Vocabulary Repetition:

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

Task Response

The response addresses the question but could benefit from a broader perspective. Consider exploring the social implications of using mobile phones during meals, such as the impact on interpersonal interactions and dining etiquette. Providing a more comprehensive discussion would enhance the answer.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is somewhat coherent, but there are noticeable hesitations and repetitions ('like' is overused). The structure is present but could be smoother. Try to minimize filler words and practice speaking more continuously. Focus on organizing your thoughts before speaking to improve coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is basic and lacks precision. The range is limited. Try to use more varied and specific vocabulary related to the topic of cooking and technology. For example, instead of 'cook wrong,' you could say 'make mistakes in the cooking process' or 'not follow the recipe accurately.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses and sentence structure. For example, 'whenever they prepare meal but they use the mobile phone' is grammatically awkward. Focus on using correct grammar and sentence structures. Practice constructing more complex sentences accurately.

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