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Band 7+: Do you like to plan your weekends in advance, or do you prefer to be spontaneous?

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I like to make my plans spontaneously because it's much more fun and surprising than planning weekends. Everything happens step by step, and it's always something new that you didn't expect. I love this feeling of excitement and something new. That's why I prefer to be spontaneous rather than plan my weekends in advance.

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I like to do my plans spontaneous because it’s much funnier and surprising than plan weekends because everything happened step by step and it’s always something new which you didn’t expect and I love this feeling of excitement or something new. That’s why I prefer to be spontaneous rather than plan my weekends in advance.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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something: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The response directly addresses the question and provides a clear preference with supporting reasons. The explanation is coherent and easy to follow. To further enhance the response, consider adding specific examples to illustrate the benefits of spontaneity.

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Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more varied and precise. While words like 'funnier,' 'surprising,' and 'excitement' are appropriate, consider using synonyms or more descriptive language to enhance your response. For instance, instead of 'funnier,' you could say 'more enjoyable' or 'more amusing.' Also, avoid using 'something new' twice in close succession; try to rephrase one of them.

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There are some grammatical errors, such as 'much funnier' (should be 'much more fun') and 'plan weekends' (should be 'planning weekends'). While these errors don't significantly impede understanding, correcting them will improve your score. Pay attention to verb tenses and article usage. Also, ensure subject-verb agreement throughout your sentences.

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