Part 2

Band 5+: Why is it important that people have a hobby

See all user-submitted answers on this topic

Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!

Note: Both the topic and the answer were submitted by one of our users.

63% Accuracy The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.

Polished transcript:

Male Female

Actually, I think hobbies play an important role in people's lives. The main reason for this is that they allow people to be physically active, helping them to relieve daily stress and the pressures of life. In my country, people really enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, or beach volleyball, especially during their vacations.

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

Actually, I think Hupbe played an important role in people’s lives. The main reason for this is that it allows people to be physically active so people can unblock from the daily stress and the strength of life. In my country, people really enjoy outdoor activities like go hiking, swimming, or swimming beach volleyball, especially during their vacation.

Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.

Speaking Time: 22 seconds

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

5.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
Strive to incorporate even richer and more precise language.

Vocabulary Repetition:

people: 2

Try using synonyms for the above words

Pronunciation

5.5

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 answer is relevant to the question and provides a reason why hobbies are important. However, it could be improved by elaborating on the benefits of hobbies and providing more specific examples. Consider discussing other aspects of hobbies, such as their role in personal growth, social interaction, or creativity. Adding more personal experiences would also strengthen the response. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. Minor repetition ('swimming') and a slight stumble in phrasing ('unblock from the daily stress') detract from perfect fluency. Improving the flow of ideas and sentence structure would enhance this aspect.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate but not highly sophisticated. Words like 'unblock' are not quite the right fit. Using more precise and varied vocabulary, such as 'de-stress' or 'alleviate stress,' would improve the score. The range of vocabulary is sufficient for the task.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, with a few minor errors. The phrase 'go hiking' should be 'hiking'. While the overall message is clear, more complex grammatical structures would demonstrate a wider range and improve accuracy. The use of simple present tense is appropriate but could be enhanced with more varied tenses.

A boring place you have been to. You should say: where it is, when you went there, who you went with, and explain why you felt it was boring.

A place I found really boring was a small local museum. I visited last year. I went there with my music classmate during a school trip, hoping to explore some historical artifacts and learn more about the local culture. The museum was very quiet and dim light. And most Most of the experts were out […]

Band 5+

A boring place you have been to. You should say: where it is, when you went there, who you went with, and explain why you felt it was boring.

A place I found really boring was a small local museum I visited last year. I went there with my classmates during a school trip, hoping to explore some historical artists and learn more about the local culture. The museum was very quiet and dim light. I spend most of my time working from one […]

Band 6+

Describe a home that you like to visit but do not want to live in. You should say: Where it is, What it is like, Why you like to visit it, And explain why you would not like to live there.

The home I’m going to talk about is my closest friend’s home. His name is Yang Shui. We meet each other in my high school and he was my classmates. His home is not far away from my apartment. It’s just about 1.5 kilometers away to the east of my apartment. He lives in a […]

Band 6+

See All

Band 5+: Why is it important that people have a hobby

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Other Topics:

Describe a place you visited that was completely different from your expectation. You should say: - Where the place was - When you visited it - What you expected it to be like And explain why it was different from your expectation.

A boring place you have been to. You should say: where it is, when you went there, who you went with, and explain why you felt it was boring.

A boring place you have been to. You should say: where it is, when you went there, who you went with, and explain why you felt it was boring.

Describe a person you know who would like to choose a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a nurse) When you knew him/her When he/she started to think about that What he/she would like to do And explain how do you feel about this person and his/her decision

Describe a person who is good at learning and speaking new languages. You should say: how you got to know him/her, how he/she learns a new language, what languages he/she can speak, and explain how you feel about him/her.

Describe a home that you like to visit but do not want to live in. You should say: Where it is, What it is like, Why you like to visit it, And explain why you would not like to live there.

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium