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Band 7+: Do you discuss news with your friends?

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Well, I definitely discuss news with my friends. However, it depends on the topic. We usually talk about news related to education and fashion, like new curriculum and trendy items.

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Well, we definitely discuss news with my friends. However it deps on the topic. We usually talk about news that’s education and fashion, like new curriculum and trendy items.

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Vocabulary Repetition:
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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question, mentioning that they discuss news with friends but specifying that it depends on the topic. They give examples of topics they discuss, which is good. However, the answer could be more detailed by elaborating on why they choose to discuss certain topics and how they feel about the news they discuss.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks fluently with only a minor slip-up in the first sentence ('deps' instead of 'depends'). The answer is well-organized and coherent, with clear transitions between ideas. The student could improve by using more sophisticated linking words and phrases to connect their ideas.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like 'definitely', 'depends', 'curriculum', and 'trendy items'. However, the vocabulary could be more varied and precise. For example, instead of 'trendy items', the student could use more specific terms like 'latest fashion trends' or 'popular clothing styles'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy, with only one minor error ('deps' instead of 'depends'). The student uses a variety of grammatical structures, including simple and complex sentences. However, the student could improve by using more complex grammatical structures, such as participial phrases or relative clauses, to add variety and sophistication to their language.

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Do you discuss news with your friends?

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Do you discuss news with your friends?

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Do you discuss news with your friends?

So usually I am not usually discredited about news with my friends and if it happens I often talk about the drama in celebrity world rather than political issues because you know political issues is political issues are somehow sensitive. So we try to avoid talking about these kinds of problems. These kinds of news.

Band 6+

Do you discuss news with your friends?

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