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Band 7+: Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?

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Actually, I'm fond of live communication because it's more convenient for people to feel a person near them. Nevertheless, if something goes wrong, it's always possible to use social media to talk with your close friends or individuals who live at a long distance.

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Actually, I’m fond of live communication because it’s more convenient for people to feel a person near you. Nevertheless, if something gets wrong, it’s always possible to use social media to talk with your close people or persons or individuals who live for a long distance.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

The response directly addresses the question and provides a clear preference with supporting reasons. The answer also acknowledges the benefits of the alternative communication method, demonstrating a balanced perspective. To further enhance the response, consider providing specific examples or scenarios to illustrate the advantages of each communication method.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent, but there are some minor hesitations and repetitions ('people or persons or individuals'). Try to avoid unnecessary repetition by using synonyms sparingly and focusing on clear, concise language. The use of 'nevertheless' is appropriate but could be integrated more smoothly into the flow of speech.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate, but there's room for improvement. Instead of saying 'feel a person near you,' consider using a more natural phrase like 'feel connected' or 'sense their presence.' Also, 'live for a long distance' is slightly awkward; 'live far away' or 'live a long distance away' would be better. Expanding your range of vocabulary related to communication could enhance your response.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few errors. 'People to feel a person near you' should be 'people to feel a person near them.' 'Talk with your close people or persons or individuals' should be 'talk with your close friends or individuals.' Pay attention to pronoun agreement and common noun usage to improve accuracy.

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