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Band 7+: do you prefer buying things from big companies or from small companies?

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Although it depends on the situation, I usually prefer buying things from small businesses, mostly because I like the uniqueness of their products and I prefer personal service. If I need more durable products, I actually prefer big companies. But I like the idea that profits from small businesses influence and help the local community.

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Although it depends on the situation, I usually prefer buying things from small businesses, mostly because I like the uniqueness of their products and I usually prefer personal service. And if I need more durable products, I actually prefer big companies. But I like the idea that profit from small businesses influence the local community, help the local community.

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small: 2

businesses: 2

products: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The response directly addresses the question and provides a well-explained preference. The answer includes clear reasons for the preference, elaborating on the unique aspects of small businesses and the reliability of larger companies. The response also touches on the positive impact of supporting local communities, adding depth to the answer.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally fluent and coherent. The use of 'although' to introduce a contrasting idea is good. However, there's a slight pause before 'And if I need more durable products,' which affects the flow. To improve, practice connecting ideas more smoothly with appropriate linking words.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. The use of 'uniqueness' is good. To enhance the lexical resource, try incorporating more varied and specific vocabulary related to business and consumerism.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate. The sentence structure is generally good, but there's a slight awkwardness in the phrasing 'profit from small businesses influence the local community, help the local community.' It would be better to say 'profits from small businesses influence and help the local community.' Focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and parallel structure.

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