Part 3 · Band 4

How do you think technology has changed the way we communicate with each other?

Source-reported band score · 32 words

Sample answer

I think technology has changed the way we communicate with each other because it connects us. It helps other people, as high technology develops our country and we can learn new things.

Answer analysis

Fluency & Coherence

Band is null because this is text, not a recording. The sequence moves from a clear opinion and reason (“it connects us”) to benefits for people, national development and learning, giving it a basic progression. However, the second sentence packs several claims together without explaining their relationships. Practise a 30-second response: plan one reason, one everyday example and one concluding benefit, then speak using this answer’s ideas.

Lexical Resource

“Technology,” “communicate” and “learn new things” are relevant to the question, and “connects us” expresses the central benefit simply. The range is limited, though, and “high technology” is not a natural phrase in this context; “develops our country” is also broad. Next, practise replacing general wording with precise phrases such as “stay in touch” or “share information,” and use one to explain a benefit.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The answer uses clear basic sentence patterns, including a reason clause in “because it connects us” and a further clause introduced by “as.” The main limitation is that the second sentence joins several ideas in a way that makes their relationship unclear. Try separating those ideas into two sentences, or use a clear connector to show how technological development relates to learning.

Pronunciation

Band is null because no audio was supplied; this practice guide is not an assessment of a recording. Practise the main stress in “technology” (NO), “connects us” (NECT) and “learn new things” (stress learn and things). Group the answer into thought units: “I think technology has changed how we communicate / because it connects us.” Record a short take, check whether each key phrase is clear, and repeat any that sound blended.

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

  • Extend “it connects us” with one specific explanation, such as how people can stay in touch when they are apart.
  • Replace “high technology” with a natural phrase such as “developing technology,” then explain its effect on people or the country.
  • Practise saying the answer in three linked sentences: your view, a communication benefit, and a learning or development benefit.

Plan your answer

Try your own response before reading the samples.

Ideas to explore

  • Explain how video calls and messaging let people maintain personal relationships and collaborate despite being geographically far apart.
  • Explore how social media can create a sense of community while also changing the quality of interaction.
  • Discuss missing non-verbal cues and the value of balancing digital communication with face-to-face contact.

Suggested structure

  1. State your overall view of how technology has changed communication.
  2. Give specific benefits, such as maintaining relationships and collaborating remotely.
  3. Introduce drawbacks, including less expressive interaction and possible misunderstandings.
  4. Conclude with a balanced recommendation to combine online and in-person communication.
Useful vocabulary & examples
real-time communication
Communication that happens immediately, without a significant delay.

Video calls allow colleagues to discuss a project through real-time communication.

body language
Physical signals, such as gestures and facial expressions, that help communicate meaning.

Body language can make the emotion behind a face-to-face conversation clearer.

interpersonal skills
Abilities used to communicate and interact effectively with other people.

In-person conversations give people opportunities to practise interpersonal skills.

stay in touch
Continue communicating with someone over time.

Messaging apps make it easier for friends who live far apart to stay in touch.

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Compare answers on this topic

Band 8

In my view, technology has significantly transformed the way we communicate. It has not only made it easier to maintain connections with family and friends, but also revolutioni...

Band 7

I am definitely sure that technology has changed the way we communicate every day. First of all, it has influenced the way we study. There are many online platforms, universitie...

Band 6

I think technology has changed the way we communicate with our friends and other people in many ways, most of which are positive. The first thing is it enhances the convenience...

Band 5

A lot. I feel like in the past, when we wanted to talk to other people, we had to pay for the telephone. But currently, we can call over 500 areas for free, or anything like that.

Band 4

Hi, yes, I am definitely sure that today technology has developed so much. This proves that it provides a useful connection with other people. It is so changeable; if you can cr...

Band 8

Technology has significantly changed the way we interact with each other. For instance, social media, like WeChat in China, is the most popular platform. For more formal interac...