Part 3

Band 7+: Are people socialising more now than in the past?

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Yes, it's true that people are socializing more now than in the past. In the past, there were limited facilities for people to socialize. People could only socialize face to face, whereas now they can socialize with others both offline and online. On online platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, people can maintain their communication through digital means, allowing them to stay connected with family and friends regardless of physical distance.

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Yes, it’s true that people are socializing more now than in the past. Because in the past there are limited facilities for people to socializing. People can only socialize face to face rather than now. People can socialize with others by offline nor online. In the online platform like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, people can maintain their communication through the digital form that allows people to stay connected with family and friends regardless of physical distance.

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socialize: 3

online: 2

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Task Response

The answer is relevant to the question and provides a clear comparison between past and present social interaction. However, a more in-depth exploration of the complexities of modern social interaction, including potential downsides of online communication, would strengthen the response. Consider exploring different aspects of socialization beyond simply online vs. offline interactions.

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The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. Minor repetition and slight unnatural phrasing ('offline nor online') could be improved. Consider using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. More precise word choices could elevate the response. For example, instead of 'facilities for people to socializing,' consider 'opportunities for social interaction' or 'avenues for socialization'.

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Grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few errors ('there are limited facilities...rather than now', 'by offline nor online'). Improving grammatical accuracy and sentence structure will significantly improve the score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and appropriate use of prepositions.

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