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Band 7+: Do you think bookshops will survive the digital revolution?

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I think so, at least I hope that most books will survive the digital revolution, mainly because it happened in the past when the first book was released in the 14th century and it's still available for reading. After many centuries, most books are still available to society. I think that the digital revolution will have an impact, but not so dramatically, and I believe most books will still be available after a couple of centuries. We will not refuse to read them even in the future, so I think they can survive the digital advancement.

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I think so, at least I hope that most books will survive the digital revolution, mainly because it happened in the past when first book was released in the 14th century and and it’s still available to reading. So after many, many centuries, most books are still available to society. I think that digital revolution will impact but not so dramatically and I think most books will be available also after a couple centuries so we will not refuse reading them even in the future so totally I think they can survive the digital advancement

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will: 4

think: 3

most: 3

books: 3

digital: 3

still: 3

available: 3

survive: 2

revolution: 2

after: 2

centuries: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The response addresses the question directly and provides a clear opinion. The reasoning is generally logical, using historical context to support the prediction. To improve, consider elaborating on the specific ways bookshops might adapt or remain relevant in the digital age, rather than just asserting their survival. Providing more concrete examples or discussing potential business model changes could strengthen the argument.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent, but there are some hesitations and repetitions ('and and'). The structure is logical, but could be improved with more sophisticated linking words. Try to minimize pauses and repetitions to enhance fluency.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but not particularly varied or precise. The phrase 'digital advancement' is a bit vague. Using more specific and nuanced vocabulary would improve the score. For example, instead of 'impact,' consider using 'reshape' or 'transform.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few errors ('first book was released in the 14th century and and it's still available to reading'). The range of structures is somewhat limited. Aim for more complex sentence structures and varied grammatical forms to demonstrate a higher level of proficiency. Pay attention to prepositions ('available for reading' is more accurate).

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