Band 6+: why do some people buy lots of things for their home?

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

The answer is relevant and addresses the question well. The student provides two reasons for people buying lots of things: advertisements and social status. However, the answer could be more developed by providing specific examples or elaborating on the reasons further. For example, the student could mention how advertisements can be persuasive and how people might feel pressured to buy things they don't need. They could also discuss how social status can be a powerful motivator for some people to buy expensive items.

The answer is generally coherent, but there are some instances of repetition and hesitation. The student uses some cohesive devices, such as 'Additionally' and 'Moreover,' but they could use more to improve the flow of the answer. The student could also try to speak more smoothly and avoid unnecessary pauses.

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like 'advertisements,' 'purchase,' 'consider,' 'dominance,' and 'acquaintances.' However, there are some instances of less precise language, such as 'give impression' and 'domineering impression.' The student could use more specific and sophisticated vocabulary to express their ideas more effectively.

The student demonstrates a good understanding of grammar, but there are some errors. For example, the student uses the phrase 'would be there use' which is grammatically incorrect. The student also uses some unnecessary repetition, such as 'buy buy a lot of things.' The student could improve their grammatical accuracy by paying more attention to sentence structure and avoiding repetition.