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Band 8+: Do your friends use social media?

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Yes, definitely. Almost every student uses social media now, and my friends are no exception. They are active on several platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, which are the most popular among students because they are convenient for keeping in touch with their friends and family, sharing photos, and finding out what's going on in their friends' lives. So, yeah, I would say most of my friends use social media on a daily basis.

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Yes, definitely. Almost every student uses social media now, and my friends are no exception. They are active on several platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, which are the most popular among students because they are convenient for keeping in touch with their friends and family, sharing photos, give out what’s going on in their friends’ lives. So, yeah, I would say most of my friends use social media on a daily basis.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

friends: 3

social: 2

media: 2

their: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The answer is fully on-topic, directly addresses the question, and provides a natural, elaborated response. The student confirms that their friends use social media, names specific platforms, and explains the reasons for their usage, which demonstrates a willingness to expand on the topic. The language is fluent and native-like, with appropriate colloquialisms ('no exception', 'what's going on'). No further suggestions are needed.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-organized and coherent, with a clear introduction, supporting details, and a concluding statement. The use of cohesive devices like 'because' and 'So, yeah' is natural. There is no significant repetition or self-correction. To reach a 9, the answer could be slightly more concise and avoid the minor grammatical slip that affects flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and precise for the topic, with good use of terms like 'no exception,' 'active on several platforms,' and 'convenient for keeping in touch.' The range is adequate, but to achieve a 9, you could incorporate more varied and less common vocabulary, such as 'ubiquitous,' 'engage with,' or 'digital footprint.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there is a notable error: 'give out what's going on' should be 'finding out what's going on.' This is a minor slip that affects accuracy. The range of structures is good, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses. To reach a 9, ensure all verb forms and prepositions are used correctly and consistently.

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