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Band 7+: is there anything you prefer not to share

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Well, definitely my personal items, like clothes, shoes, or my skincare products. This is because they cost me a lot, and I prefer to use them myself. I think it's kind of selfish, but I'm the owner of these items, so I have the right to decide whether I want to share them with another person.

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Well, definitely my personal items, like clothes or shoes or my skincare products. This is because it cost me a lot and I just refer to use them myself. And I think it’s kind selfish. But, um, I’m the owners of these items, so I have the right to decide whether I want to share it to another person.

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question, outlining their preference for not sharing personal items. They give a good reason for this preference, mentioning the cost and their desire for personal use. However, the student could have elaborated further on the concept of 'selfishness' and provided a more nuanced perspective on sharing personal items. For example, they could have mentioned exceptions to their preference, such as sharing with close friends or family.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks fluently with minimal hesitation. The answer is well-organized and coherent, with clear transitions between ideas. The use of 'but' to introduce a contrasting point is effective. However, the student could have used more sophisticated linking words and phrases to enhance the flow of their speech.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including 'personal items,' 'skincare products,' 'cost me a lot,' and 'refer to use.' However, the student could have used more precise and varied vocabulary to express their ideas. For example, instead of 'selfish,' they could have used 'reluctant to share' or 'prefer to keep them for myself.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy, with only a few minor errors. For example, they use 'refer to use' instead of 'prefer to use' and 'owners' instead of 'owner.' The student uses a variety of grammatical structures, including simple and complex sentences. However, they could have used more complex structures to demonstrate a wider range of grammatical abilities.

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