Band 6+: • Why is it important to protect old/historical buildings?

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

The answer addresses the question directly and provides relevant reasons, such as historical preservation and cultural symbolism. To achieve a higher score, the response should be more fully developed. In Part 3, it is expected to expand on ideas by providing more depth, such as discussing the economic benefits (e.g., tourism) or the educational value of these structures. Additionally, while the answer is appropriately general, increasing the complexity of the explanation would help demonstrate a more sophisticated level of task response.

The answer is direct and follows a logical structure (stating a position and providing an example/reason). However, it is quite brief for a Part 3 question, which requires more extended development. To improve, try to expand your ideas by explaining *how* these buildings serve as symbols or by adding a second reason (e.g., tourism or architectural value).

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive (e.g., 'history of the past'). There were also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'has a significant rolled on a symbol'. In the refined version, words like 'preserve' and 'play a significant role' are much more appropriate. Aim to use more precise academic verbs like 'convey', 'embody', or 'maintain'.

There are several grammatical inaccuracies in the raw transcript. Specifically, subject-verb agreement issues ('they... has') and awkward phrasing ('before century ago'). While the meaning is clear, the errors prevent a higher score. Work on mastering complex sentence structures and ensuring that your verb tenses and singular/plural agreements are consistent.