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

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I think people nowadays spend less quality time together because they are swamped with their working responsibilities and hectic work schedules. So they are less interactive. I think in the past people were more sociable and they could hang out with each other more frequently than younger people do today.

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I think people nowadays spend less quality time together because they are swamped with their working responsibilities and hectic work schedules. So they are less interactive and I think also in the past people were more sociable and they could hang out with each other frequently more than younger people do today.

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The answer addresses the question by comparing current and past socializing habits, but it focuses on personal opinion and lacks a general, balanced perspective. To improve, consider discussing broader societal trends, such as the impact of technology or urbanization, and avoid overgeneralizing about 'younger people.' Additionally, providing specific examples or contrasting different age groups or cultures would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-organized, with a clear comparison between past and present. There is some repetition ('I think' used twice) and a minor self-correction ('I think also in the past' could be smoother). To improve, reduce filler phrases and ensure smoother transitions.

Lexical Resource

Good use of vocabulary such as 'swamped with', 'hectic work schedules', and 'sociable'. However, the phrase 'more than younger people do today' is slightly imprecise (should be 'more than people do today' or 'more than young people do today'). To reach a higher score, use more varied and precise vocabulary (e.g., 'overwhelmed by professional demands' instead of 'swamped with working responsibilities').

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate with correct use of tenses and comparatives. There is a minor error: 'they could hang out with each other frequently more than younger people do today' should be 'more frequently than' (adverb placement). Also, 'less interactive' could be expanded into a full clause for better flow. Overall, good control but lacks a wider range of structures.

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