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Band 7+: Do you prefer to live in the city or in the country

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Nowadays, I live in the city, but I would really like to live in the countryside because I like nature and the animals around. It's really kind of more peaceful for every style of life, while city life tends to be more agitated.

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In our days I live in the city but I really would like to live in countryside because I like nature and the animals around and it’s really kind of more Pacific for every style of life while the city life would be more agitate.

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The response addresses the question directly and provides a clear preference with supporting reasons. To further enhance the answer, consider adding more specific details or examples to illustrate the benefits of countryside living and the drawbacks of city life.

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The vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise. Words like "Pacific" (should be 'peaceful') and "agitate" are used, but more sophisticated vocabulary could elevate the response. To improve, expand your vocabulary related to urban and rural living, and practice using these words in context.

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