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Band 8+: Do you ever write letters by hand? (Why/Why not?)

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If my memory serves me right, the last time I wrote a letter by hand was four years ago. Our English teacher told us to write our own letters as an examination. From my perspective, writing a letter is beneficial, as it can bridge and maintain new connections and also lower our screen time.

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If my memory serves me right, the last time I wrote a letter by hand was four years ago. Our English teacher told us to write our own letters as an examination. From my perspective, writing a letter is beneficial, which can bridge and maintain new connections and also lower our screen time.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:

letter: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is very good. Aim to refine subtleties and intonation to further improve.

Task Response

The response is relevant and coherent, demonstrating good control of language. Consider expanding on the benefits of letter writing with specific examples or anecdotes to enrich your answer and show a deeper understanding of the topic. Adding a concluding sentence would also enhance the overall structure.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The slight hesitation at the beginning ('If my memory serves me right') is understandable and doesn't detract significantly from the fluency. The response flows naturally. Minor improvement could be achieved by connecting the two sentences after the first one more smoothly, perhaps using a conjunction like 'because' or 'since'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is sophisticated and precise ('bridge and maintain new connections', 'lower our screen time'). The phrasing is natural and idiomatic. There is no need for improvement here.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is accurate throughout. The sentence structure is varied and complex ('From my perspective, writing a letter is beneficial, which can bridge and maintain new connections and also lower our screen time'). The only minor issue is the slightly less formal 'which can' in the final clause. Using 'as it can' would make it slightly more formal and grammatically precise.

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Band 8+: Do you ever write letters by hand? (Why/Why not?)

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