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

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Honestly, I think it's a bit disrespectful, especially if someone keeps using their phone the whole time. A meal itself is a chance to talk, relax, and enjoy the others' company. If someone keeps scrolling or checking notifications, it makes the others feel ignored. That said, I don't think it's a big deal if someone replies to an urgent message or takes a quick call. So I'd say using a phone is fine, but in moderation; it shouldn't take over the meal.

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

Honestly, I think it’s a bit disrespectful, especially if someone keeps using their phone the whole time. A mail itself is a chance to talk, relax and enjoy the others company. If someone keeps scrolling or checking notifications, it makes the others feel ignored. That said, I don’t think it’s a big deal if someone replies to an urgent message or takes a quick call. So I’d say using phone is fine but in moderation but it shouldn’t take over of the meal.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

someone: 3

think: 2

keeps: 2

using: 2

phone: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

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.

Fluency & Coherence

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.

Lexical Resource

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'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

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.

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