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Band 7+: Do you think animals should be kept in zoos?

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I don't think so. I suppose a zoo is a place that we build to keep different kinds of animals, while they want to live in their own habitats. For example, as far back as I can remember, eagles tend to live in mountainous areas. This means they want to fly freely without any limitations. While we want to keep them in a zoo, it's really frustrating and unfair.

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I don’t think so. I suppose zoo is a place that we build to keep different kinds of animals while they want to live in their own places. For example, as far back as I can remember, eagles tend to live in mountainous areas. So that means they want to fly freely without any limitations. And while we want to keep them in a zoo, it’s really frustrating and annoying.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

want: 3

while: 2

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Pronunciation

8.5

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Task Response

The answer is well-organized and coherent, directly addressing the question with a clear opinion. The example of eagles is relevant and helps illustrate the point. Consider expanding on the potential benefits of zoos, such as conservation efforts or educational opportunities, to present a more balanced perspective.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-organized. The ideas flow logically, and the example of eagles is relevant and effectively used. Minor repetition of 'while' could be avoided for improved fluency. Consider using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the flow of ideas.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate and mostly precise. Words like 'frustrating' and 'annoying' are suitable, but more sophisticated vocabulary could be used to express the ethical concerns of keeping animals in zoos. Consider using words like 'unnatural,' 'captive,' or 'confinement' to show a deeper understanding of the topic.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate with only minor slips. The sentence structure is varied, and the grammar is mostly correct. The phrase 'as far back as I can remember' is slightly informal for this context. Consider using more concise and formal sentence structures to improve grammatical range and accuracy.

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