Band 7+: Who brought you up?

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

The answer directly addresses the question by identifying the people who raised the speaker and provides a brief elaboration on the upbringing style. It stays on topic and is natural. To improve, you could add a little more detail, such as specific examples of how they raised you or how this upbringing has influenced you, to make the response more developed and engaging.

The answer is coherent and directly addresses the question. There is a minor self-correction ('When I was a mother' to 'When I was young' in the refined version), which indicates a slight hesitation. To improve, avoid such slips and aim for smoother delivery.

The vocabulary is appropriate and precise for the context ('brought me up', 'shy and polite'). However, the range is limited. To achieve a higher score, consider using more varied expressions, such as 'raised me', 'nurtured', or 'instilled values in me'. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

The grammar is mostly accurate, with correct use of past tense and relative clauses. The only issue is the incorrect phrase 'When I was a mother' (should be 'When I was young'), which is a significant error. Otherwise, the sentence structures are simple but correct. To improve, use more complex structures, such as 'It was my grandmother and father who raised me'.