In the training session example, Darby Laai practices a sample IELTS task from Part 1 of the test. The English Teacher follows the task prompt, and he waits until the appropriate time to deliver his feedback comment.

English Teacher: Do you like visiting amusement parks?
Darby Laai: Not as much as I used to.
English Teacher: Why not?
Darby Laai: I suppose the reason is that...well, there is just one major amusement park in Vancouver and it has become really really expensive. I just can't afford to go on the rides anymore!

English Teacher: What do you dislike about amusement parks?
Darby Laai: I don't really like the crowds.
English Teacher: Why not?
Darby Laai: I'm not sure. I guess I just feel annoyed in large crowds where I can't move freely about.

English Teacher: Are amusement parks popular in your country?
Darby Laai: For sure yeah.
English Teacher: Why?
Darby Laai: I guess I would have to say the reason is that children like to go on rides and eat candy and win prizes playing games and parents have to find something to do to entertain them...so there are a lot of families that go to amusement parks.

English Teacher: When was the last time you went to an amusement park? 

Darby Laai: I think it must have been about 7 years ago.
English Teacher: Why?
Darby Laai: The reason is simple. I got suckered into spending money on a girl.

English Teacher: Ummm...well then...ok thank you. Earlier in the task, you used an alternative for yes/no that was natural and meaningful. I thought your answer to the first question..."Not as much as I used to" was really good. How often did you go in the past? 

Darby Laai: About twice a summer when I was a kid.

English Teacher: And nowadays?
Darby Laai: I didn't go at all last summer.
English Teacher: Right. So you said "Not as much as I used to". The meaning is accurate.