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Band 7+: do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?

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I prefer the former without a doubt because I am good at it. I can type 130 words per minute, which means I can finish typing the documents faster, increasing my productivity level. Typing is easier, especially when I make mistakes. I can easily edit them without much effort, unlike in handwriting.

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I prefer the former without a doubt because I am good at it. I can type 130 words per minute which means I can finish typing the documents faster which increase my productivity level. This typing is easier especially when I make mistakes. I can easily edit them without making so much effort unlike in handwriting. you

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typing: 2

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Task Response

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