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Band 6+: • Do you think electronic equipment is better for communication than being face-to-face?

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Our life in modern days has become busy and complicated. We rarely get our spare time to gather with friends and family because of advancements in electronic devices such as cell phones, which have really made our communication easier. We can communicate with our friends and family in a second. On the other hand, electronic equipment has a negative side. It makes people lonelier in the real world. It creates a problem for the younger generation in dealing with strangers in person. So I think electronic equipment will be used, but not to such an extent that real meetings are totally avoided.

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Our life in modern days has become busy and complicated. We really get our spare time to gather with friends and family because of advancement in electronic devices such as cell phones have really made our communication easier. We can communicate with our friends and family within a second. On the other hand, electronic equipment has also negative side. It makes people more lonely in the real world. It creates a problem in the young generation to deal with the strangers in fresh. So I think electronic equipment will be used but not on a such extent that the real meeting is totally avoided.

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

with: 3

electronic: 3

friends: 2

family: 2

equipment: 2

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Pronunciation

6.5

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Task Response

The response addresses the prompt and presents a clear viewpoint. While it discusses both advantages and disadvantages of electronic communication, the arguments could be further developed with more specific examples and deeper analysis. Consider exploring the nuances of both communication methods and providing a more balanced perspective.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally fluent and coherent. The ideas are logically connected, and the use of cohesive devices like "on the other hand" and "so" helps to guide the listener. However, there are a few instances of slightly unnatural phrasing, such as "not on such an extent." Aim for more natural transitions and phrasing to improve fluency.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task and demonstrates a reasonable range of words and phrases related to communication and technology. However, some words are not used precisely, such as "in fresh" which should be "in person." Try to use more precise vocabulary and incorporate some idiomatic language to enhance your lexical resource score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is generally accurate, with a mix of simple and complex sentences. However, there are a few minor errors, such as missing articles ("a negative side") and incorrect preposition use ("problem in the young generation"). Addressing these minor errors will improve your grammar score. Also, try to use a wider range of grammatical structures to demonstrate greater flexibility.

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