Band 6+: how much has technology improved how we communicate with each other?

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The answer directly addresses the question and provides a clear and relevant example. The student demonstrates a good understanding of the topic and provides a well-structured response. The student could have expanded on the impact of technology on communication by mentioning other technologies like social media and email, and how they have changed the way we interact with each other. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

The answer is delivered fluently and coherently. The student uses appropriate cohesive features, such as 'for example' and 'regardless of location', to connect ideas and create a smooth flow. The student could have used more complex sentence structures to enhance the fluency and coherence of the answer.

The student uses a range of vocabulary related to communication and technology, such as 'dramatically improved', 'connect instantly', 'regardless of location', 'eliminating the need'. The student could have used more sophisticated vocabulary to demonstrate a wider range of lexical resources. For example, instead of 'eliminating the need', the student could have used 'rendering face-to-face meetings obsolete'

The student demonstrates a good command of grammar, using a variety of sentence structures and tenses correctly. The student could have used more complex grammatical structures, such as participial phrases or relative clauses, to demonstrate a wider range of grammatical accuracy.