Band 7+: What do you think of people using their mobile phones during a meal?

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

The response addresses the question directly and provides a well-rounded perspective. It explores both the negative implications (disrespect and social isolation) and the exceptions (urgent matters), which demonstrates a high level of critical thinking. The answer remains focused on general social behavior rather than relying on personal anecdotes, which is ideal for Part 3. To maintain this level, continue to use nuanced language such as 'in moderation' and 'that said' to balance different viewpoints.

The answer is very coherent and follows a logical progression: stating an opinion, explaining the reasoning, providing a counter-argument (concession), and concluding. You used good cohesive devices like 'Honestly', 'especially if', 'That said', and 'So'. To reach a Band 9, try to expand slightly more on the social implications or use more complex linking phrases to connect your ideas even more seamlessly.

You used appropriate vocabulary such as 'disrespectful', 'scrolling', 'notifications', and 'in moderation'. These are natural and fit the context well. However, the vocabulary is somewhat safe. To improve, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations or idiomatic expressions, such as 'social etiquette', 'to be preoccupied with', or 'to detract from the dining experience'.

Your grammar is generally accurate and you used a good mix of complex structures (e.g., conditional 'if' clauses). There were minor errors in the raw transcript (e.g., 'A mail' instead of 'A meal', 'take over of the meal'), though the refined version corrected these. To hit Band 8 or 9, ensure you are using a wider variety of advanced structures, such as passive voice or perfect tenses, with complete precision.