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

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I agree that nowadays zoos can be really exciting and interesting for some children, but for me personally, I'm not really comfortable with the idea of animals being kept in those jails. I've had a deep affection for animals since I was a child, and when I came to a zoo, I could see how uncomfortable the animals were. Their freedom had been taken away, and they did not seem to prefer it or feel much happier than living in a wildlife habitat. So yeah, for that reason, I do not agree.

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I agree that nowadays zoos can be really exciting and interesting for some children, but for me personally, I’m not really comfortable with the idea of the animals being kept in those, you know, jails. I’ve had a deep affection for animals since I was a child, and for once I came to a zoo. I can see how uncomfortable the animals there were, and you know, somehow their freedom had been taken away, and they did not prefer it, or feel much more happier than living in a wildlife habitat. So yeah, for that I do not agree.

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer is well-organized and coherent, expressing a clear opinion and providing relevant supporting details. Consider expanding on the reasons for your discomfort with zoos, perhaps by providing specific examples of animal behavior or discussing the ethical implications of captivity. Adding a concluding sentence to summarize your position would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. There are a few minor hesitations and repetitions ("you know", "really"), but the overall flow is good. Try to reduce filler words and plan your response slightly more to improve fluency.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. Words like "affection" and "wildlife habitat" show a good range. However, more precise vocabulary could be used. For example, instead of 'jails', consider using 'cages' or 'enclosures'. The phrase 'feel much more happier' is grammatically incorrect; 'happier' already implies 'more'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are some grammatical inaccuracies. The sentence 'I can see how uncomfortable the animals there were' is grammatically incorrect. It should be 'I could see how uncomfortable the animals were' or 'I could see how uncomfortable the animals there seemed'. The phrase 'feel much more happier' is also grammatically incorrect. While the overall message is clear, improving grammatical accuracy will significantly improve the score.

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