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Band 7+: Do people spend too much time using technology?

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Well, yes, I believe that people spend too much time using technology nowadays. Originally, technology was developed to make our lives easier and to complete tasks faster and more easily. But nowadays people use all their free time just scrolling through the feed and doing nothing special, nothing useful. So I believe that time spent in front of our computers and smartphones and on social media should be limited, although it is quite a difficult task to stop using social media and put our smartphones down.

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Well, yes, I believe that people spend too much time using technologies nowadays. Originally, technologies have been developed in order to make our life easier and to complete tasks faster and easier. But nowadays people use all their free time just scrolling through the feed and doing nothing special, nothing useful. So I believe that time spent in front of our computers and smartphones and on social media should be limited. although it is quite a difficult task to stop using your social media and put our smartphones down.

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Vocabulary Repetition:

time: 3

believe: 2

people: 2

using: 2

technology: 2

nowadays: 2

nothing: 2

smartphones: 2

social: 2

media: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The answer stays on topic and addresses the question directly. It provides a clear opinion and supports it with reasoning about the original purpose of technology versus current usage. The response is appropriately general, avoiding personal anecdotes. To improve, consider developing the argument further with more specific examples or contrasting viewpoints, and aim for a more natural, native-like flow by varying sentence structures and using more sophisticated linking phrases.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent and well-organized, with a clear introduction, development, and conclusion. However, there is a slight hesitation or lack of smoothness in the transition from the initial statement to the explanation, and the final sentence could be more fluid. To improve, practice linking ideas more seamlessly and reducing pauses.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and includes some good phrases like 'scrolling through the feed' and 'put our smartphones down.' However, there is some repetition (e.g., 'easier' used twice) and a lack of more sophisticated or varied lexical items. To enhance, incorporate synonyms and more precise terms, such as 'excessive screen time' or 'digital consumption.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, with correct use of tenses and structures. Minor issues include 'technologies' (should be 'technology' as an uncountable noun in this context) and a missing comma before 'although.' The sentence 'Originally, technologies have been developed' could be improved to 'Originally, technology was developed' for better tense consistency. Overall, good control but with small errors.

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