Part 1 · Band 7

do you like watching tv

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I am a great fan of TV. When I was younger, my brother, my sister, and I used to sit in front of the TV for maybe two or three hours after we came back from school. We would stay there playing, listening to music, watching new series, and new movies. We were so happy. Nowadays, I still enjoy watching TV, especially when I want to relax. I particularly like programmes with engaging stories, because they give me something to think about afterwards. So, although my habits have changed since childhood, TV is still one of my favourite ways to spend my free time.

Answer analysis

Fluency & Coherence

The ideas progress naturally from a childhood habit (“When I was younger”), through shared activities, to your current enjoyment (“Nowadays, I still enjoy watching TV”). The closing comparison gives the answer a clear finish. To develop the sequence further when speaking, practise a timed 30-second response: keep the childhood memory brief, then add one specific reason you enjoy TV now and a short concluding comparison. This is a text-based observation, not an assessment of spoken delivery.

Lexical Resource

Phrases such as “a great fan of TV” and “engaging stories” communicate your preferences clearly, while “used to sit” and “afterwards” help express time and sequence. Much of the vocabulary is familiar and general, particularly “new series” and “new movies.” For a little more precision, name a broad genre you genuinely enjoy, such as comedy or documentaries, and explain what appeals to you without adding unnecessary detail.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

You use several accurate structures, including “used to sit” for a past habit, “When I was younger” for a time clause, and “although my habits have changed” to show contrast. The activities are also linked in a clear list. Most sentences are straightforward, so an optional next step is to vary sentence openings and combine a reason with an example. No major grammatical error is evident in this response.

Pronunciation

A recording was not provided, so this is not an assessment of your pronunciation. For practice, stress the key words in “great fan of TV” (GREAT, FAN, TV) and “two or three hours” (TWO, THREE, HOURS). Group the opening into thought units: “When I was younger / my brother, my sister, and I / used to sit in front of the TV.” Record it, mark the stressed words, and check whether the main ideas are easy to follow.

A transcript shows language and organisation. Fluency, delivery and pronunciation require an audio recording; the synthetic voice demonstrates the text, not the original speaker.

  • Add one specific, truthful example of a type of programme you enjoy and say why you like it.
  • Practise connecting the childhood memory to your present preference with a brief contrast, such as how your viewing habits have changed.
  • Record a 30-second response, then check that the activities are easy to follow and that your final sentence clearly answers whether you like watching TV.

Plan your answer

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Ideas to explore

  • Contrast a former view of watching TV with how you feel about it now.
  • Explain what you prefer doing instead, such as reading or exercising.
  • Give a brief reason for your preference, such as the activities’ mental or physical benefits.

Suggested structure

  1. Answer directly whether you like watching TV.
  2. Mention your past view if it helps explain a change.
  3. Contrast it with your current opinion using “but these days.”
  4. Name your preferred alternatives and give one concise reason.
Useful vocabulary & examples
see something as a waste of time
think an activity is not worth the time it takes

These days, I see watching TV as a waste of time.

have strong opinions about
feel firmly or strongly about a subject

I used to have strong opinions about watching TV.

mental and physical well-being
a person’s overall mental and bodily health

Reading and exercise can support my mental and physical well-being.

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