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Band 6+: can complaining help to solve problems

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Of course. Yes. Complaining helps to solve problems. For example, if a customer buys an electronic gadget from the shop and it stops working, he complains about it to customer service so they can easily fix the problem. But if someone is mistreated by another person, in this case, a complaint may not help to solve the problem.

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Of course. Yes. Complaining helps to solve problems. For example, if customer buys electronic gadget from the shop and um, it stops working after that, he complains about it to the customer service so they can easily fix that problem. But if someone is mistreated by the other person, maybe in this case, complaint will not help to solve the problem.

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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customer: 2

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Pronunciation

7.5

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Task Response

The answer is relevant to the question and provides some examples. However, it could be improved by providing a more in-depth analysis of when complaining is effective and when it is not, and by exploring the nuances of the issue. A more balanced discussion of the complexities of using complaints to solve problems would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. There are a few minor hesitations, indicated by "um," but these do not significantly impede understanding. The structure is clear, with a main point supported by examples. Improving the smoothness of delivery would enhance the score.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. Words like "electronic gadget" and "customer service" are used effectively. More sophisticated vocabulary could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider range.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few minor errors. For example, the sentence "he complains about it to the customer service so they can easily fix that problem" could be improved by using "customer service department" and rephrasing slightly for better flow. More complex grammatical structures could be used to improve the score.

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