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Band 7+: at what age should children start making their old decisions ?

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Well, I think it really depends on the maturity and cognitive development of each individual. However, I guess that people tend to make many important decisions when they turn 18. Take Vietnamese people as a specific example. When children reach this age, they have to decide whether to go to work or attend university.

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Well, I think it really depends on the majority and cognitive development of each individual. However, I guess that people tend to make many important decisions when they turn to 18. Take Vietnamese people as a specific example. When children reach this type of age, they have to make up their mind to go for work or go for a university.

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The answer is relevant to the question and provides a reasonable response. Consider expanding on the factors influencing decision-making maturity beyond age 18 and providing a broader perspective, rather than focusing solely on a specific cultural example. Exploring different types of decisions and their appropriate ages would strengthen the response.

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The answer is well-structured and coherent. The slight repetition of "make many important decisions" could be avoided for improved fluency. The example is relevant and clearly explained. Minor improvements in word choice would elevate the response.

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The vocabulary is adequate and mostly precise. Words like "cognitive development" show a good range. More sophisticated vocabulary could be used to describe the decision-making process. The phrase "type of age" is slightly awkward and could be replaced with a more natural expression.

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Grammar is mostly accurate, with only a minor error ("to go for work or go for a university"). The sentence structures are varied, but more complex grammatical structures could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider range. The use of "when they turn to 18" is slightly unnatural; "when they turn 18" would be better.

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