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Band 6+: why do some people find difficult to make decisions?

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Even though every single individual needs to make a decision in their life, for not everyone, it is as easy as a piece of cake. First of all, I believe that making decisions is something that you should deal with internally and very emotionally. People take big decisions daily, and it impacts their lives in various ways. For example, there are some decisions that can impact your love life. On the other hand, there are some big decisions that can impact your work life. No matter what it is, any decision can play a huge role in your life. People definitely need to seek advice before they make big decisions. However, if a person is sure of himself or herself, he or she should definitely take that decision for himself or herself and do that on their own.

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Even though every single individual needs to take a decision in their life, not for everyone, it is as easy as a piece of cake. First of all, I believe that making decisions is something that you should deal with internally and very emotionally. People take big decisions daily and it impacts their life in various ways. For example, there are some decisions that can impact your love life. On the other hand, there are some big decisions that can impact your work life. No matter what it is, any decision can play a huge role in your life. People for sure need to take advice before they make big decisions. However, if a person is sure of himself or herself, he or she should definitely take that decision to herself or himself and do that by their own.

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6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

that: 6

decisions: 5

life: 4

decision: 3

their: 3

your: 3

should: 2

people: 2

there: 2

impact: 2

definitely: 2

himself: 2

herself: 2

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Pronunciation

7.5

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Task Response

The answer is understandable and touches upon some relevant points, but it lacks depth and generalizability. Consider exploring the psychological and cognitive factors that contribute to decision-making difficulties, rather than focusing solely on personal experiences and advice-seeking. A more structured approach, with clear examples and analysis, would improve the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. There are a few minor instances of repetition and slightly hesitant phrasing, but overall, the ideas flow logically. Improving the flow by using more sophisticated linking words and phrases would enhance the fluency.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. The candidate uses some idiomatic expressions (e.g., "as easy as a piece of cake"). However, more precise and sophisticated vocabulary could be used to express the nuances of decision-making. For example, instead of 'big decisions,' consider using terms like 'crucial decisions,' 'life-altering decisions,' or 'pivotal choices'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few errors. For example, the sentence 'Even though every single individual needs to take a decision in their life, not for everyone, it is as easy as a piece of cake' is grammatically awkward. The pronoun usage could also be improved (e.g., 'he or she should definitely take that decision to herself or himself'). More complex grammatical structures and varied sentence types would improve the score.

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