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Band 5+: Are you good at managing your time?

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To be honest, I'm very poor at managing my time in my life. In the morning, I focus on my classwork and studies. After that, I take a break for lunch. However, I also play games and engage in outdoor activities. In the evening and at midnight, I continue with my educational work and indoor activities. Sometimes I help my mother cook.

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To be honest, I’m very poor management in my life. Actually, morning, my class work and studies. After that, lunchtime, for my relax day. However, play games and outdoor activities. Actually, evening and midnight continue for my education work and indoor activities. Sometimes I help my mother to cook and this means for my education, you

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The response addresses the question directly and provides a clear description of the daily routine. To improve, consider adding more specific examples or details to further illustrate your time management habits. Also, try to use a wider range of vocabulary related to time management.

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Lexical Resource

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