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Band 7+: All public transport should be free

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Public transport plays a vital role in modern society. Some people believe that public transport should be free to use, and I totally agree with this idea because it brings many benefits for individuals and society. On the one hand, there are many benefits of public transport.

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Public transport plays a vital role in modern society. Some people believe that public transport should be free to use. And I totally agree with this idea because it brings many benefits for individuals in society. On the one hand, there are many benefits of public transport.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

public: 3

transport: 3

society: 2

benefits: 2

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Pronunciation

8.5

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Task Response

The response shows some understanding of the topic and attempts to present an opinion. However, it lacks sufficient development and elaboration to fully address the complexities of the question. Consider exploring both the advantages and disadvantages of free public transport, providing specific examples and supporting arguments to strengthen your response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The introduction is clear and the speaker states their opinion effectively. However, the speaker trails off at the end, leaving the response feeling incomplete. Adding a concluding sentence or two summarizing the benefits and restating the opinion would improve fluency and coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and accurate, showing a good range of words such as "vital role" and "benefits." However, more specific examples of these benefits would enhance the lexical resource score. Instead of just saying "many benefits," elaborating on a few key advantages would demonstrate a wider vocabulary and more precise language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with correct sentence structures and tense usage. There is a minor repetition ("On the one hand, there are many benefits of public transport"). Expanding on the benefits and providing more detailed examples would allow for a wider range of grammatical structures and potentially eliminate the repetition.

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