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Band 7+: do you prefer to buy cds or download music online

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I'd definitely prefer to download music online rather than buying CDs. The reason is simple: when I have a digital file, I can access it on my phone, laptop, or any device. With a CD, I'm limited to using it on a PC, which isn't very practical for me. So, if I have the option to find music online, I'm much more interested in downloading it than having a physical copy. It's just more convenient and versatile.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

I can say that I’d rather to download music instead of buying cds. Uh, because when I have the file on my phone, on my laptop or wherever I can use it, but when it is cd, it’limited to use it, uh, in PC. And so I think it’s not that much applicable for me. So if I have a chance to find the music online, uh, I’m more interested in downloading in rather than having it in a hard copy and having it on stick memory.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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online: 2

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and well-reasoned answer, effectively explaining their preference for downloading music. They demonstrate a good understanding of the question and provide specific reasons for their choice. The answer could be slightly improved by elaborating on the convenience of downloading music, perhaps mentioning the ability to create playlists or listen to music offline.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks with good fluency and coherence. There are a few instances of hesitation and repetition, but overall the answer flows smoothly. The student uses appropriate cohesive devices like 'because' and 'so' to connect their ideas.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like 'limited', 'applicable', and 'versatile'. However, there are a few instances of less precise language, such as 'on stick memory'. The student could benefit from using more specific and sophisticated vocabulary to express their ideas.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy, with only a few minor errors. For example, they use 'it's limited to use it' instead of 'it's limited to being used'. The student could improve their grammar by using more complex sentence structures and avoiding unnecessary repetition.

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