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Band 7+: 1. Should parents set goals for their children?

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While parents can provide family support and guidance, setting specific goals for their children is not the best approach. Instead, parents should focus on helping their children identify their own interests and passions. In addition, they should provide the resources that their children need to achieve their goals.

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What parents can provide family support and guidance for their children setting specific goals for them is not the best approach. Instead parents should focus on hoping and their children to identify their own interests and passions. In addition they should provide the resources that they need to achieve their goals.

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Vocabulary Repetition:

their: 5

children: 3

parents: 2

provide: 2

goals: 2

should: 2

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Pronunciation

6.5

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Task Response

The answer directly addresses the question and provides a well-reasoned opinion. Consider expanding on the types of resources parents can provide and offering further explanation on how to help children identify their interests and passions. A more detailed response would strengthen the answer.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. Minor issues with phrasing ('hoping and their children') could be improved for greater fluency. Adding a brief concluding sentence would enhance the overall structure.

Lexical Resource

7.5

The vocabulary is sophisticated and precise. Words like 'guidance,' 'interests,' 'passions,' and 'resources' are used effectively. There is room to explore more nuanced vocabulary related to goal-setting and child development. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few minor errors ('hoping and their children'). More complex grammatical structures could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider range. The use of 'instead' is effective in showing contrast.

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