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Band 7+: Do you prefer to use public transport or drive a car?

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Between the two options, I'm not able to drive right now because I don't have a license and I am a minor. But still, I probably wouldn't drive a car if I had the opportunity to do so. Using public transport is way healthier. I can walk, and it can take me to places much more efficiently than driving because buses have the bus lane and can go faster than normal cars. Having to take care of a car and worrying about it, as well as finding a parking space, isn't going to happen a lot of the time. So just dropping near a bus station to your school or work is the best way to go, in my opinion.

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Between the two options I’m not able to drive right now because I don’t have a license and I am a minor But still I probably wouldn’t drive a car if I had the opportunity to do so Going public transport is way more healthy. I can walk and It can take me to places much more efficiently than driving because Buses have the first lane and they can go faster than normal cars can and having to take care of a car and worrying about it, having a parking space open for you isn’t going to happen a lot of times. So just dropping near a bus station to your school or work is the best way to go in my opinion.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Task Response

The response directly addresses the question and provides clear reasons for preferring public transport. The answer is well-explained and offers a personal perspective, enhancing its natural and native-like quality.

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The response is generally coherent, presenting a clear preference and reasons. However, there are some minor hesitations and a slightly rambling structure in the middle. To improve, focus on structuring your points more concisely and using linking phrases to connect ideas smoothly. For example, you could say, "Firstly...", "Secondly...", or "In addition to that...". This will enhance the flow of your answer.

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