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Band 7+: Do you prefer buying things in big companies or from small businesses?

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It depends. For essential items like skincare and makeup, I'd usually go with a big brand company. However, for things like clothes and accessories, I prefer to buy from smaller businesses as long as the quality is good.

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M. It depends. Actually, I would go for big brand company if I needed to buy, uh, some important products like skincare and makeup products. Um, however, with some items, ah, like clothes and accessories, I would love to products form small company as long as the quality is good.

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question, outlining their preference for big companies for essential items and small businesses for non-essential items. The answer is well-structured and easy to follow. However, the student could have elaborated on the reasons behind their preference for each type of business, which would have strengthened the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks with a good pace and rhythm, using appropriate fillers and hesitations. The answer is well-organized and coherent, with clear transitions between ideas. However, there are a few instances of repetition and self-correction, which could be improved upon.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like "essential items", "big brand company", and "small businesses". However, the vocabulary is not particularly sophisticated or precise. The student could have used more specific and descriptive language to enhance their answer.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy, with only a few minor errors. The sentence structure is generally correct, but there are a couple of instances of awkward phrasing. The student could benefit from practicing more complex grammatical structures to improve their fluency and accuracy.

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