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Band 9: Do you prefer to read local news or international news?

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Do you prefer to read local news or international news? I prefer to read international news. It helps me understand what is happening in different countries and learn about other cultures. International news also improves my general knowledge and makes me more aware of global issues. However, I sometimes read local news to stay informed about important events in my area.
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Do you prefer to read local news or international news? I prefer to read international news. It helps me understand what is happening in different countries and learn about other cultures. International news also improves my general knowledge and makes me more aware of global issues. However, I sometimes read local news to stay informal about important events in my area.

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Overall Band Score

9
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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:
news: 4
read: 3
international: 3
prefer: 2
local: 2
about: 2
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Pronunciation

9
Your pronunciation is excellent. Continue to practice to maintain this high level of proficiency.

Task Response

9
The response directly addresses the question and provides clear reasons for the preference. The answer is well-structured and includes a balanced perspective by acknowledging the value of both international and local news.

Fluency & Coherence

9
The response is very fluent and coherent. The ideas are logically organized, and the use of cohesive devices like 'also' and 'however' enhances the flow of the answer. There are no instances of repetition or self-correction.

Lexical Resource

9
The vocabulary is used with precision and flexibility. Phrases like 'understand what is happening,' 'learn about other cultures,' 'improves my general knowledge,' and 'aware of global issues' demonstrate a strong command of vocabulary. The slight correction from 'informal' to 'informed' in the refined answer further strengthens the lexical resource.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
The grammatical range is excellent, with a variety of sentence structures used naturally and appropriately. The grammar is consistently accurate throughout the response. The refined answer corrects 'informal' to 'informed,' which ensures grammatical accuracy.

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