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Band 7+: Do you think handmade is a good thing?

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Next, I think handmade gifts are a good choice when you want to give something to your friends. By putting much effort and sentiment into making handmade items, we can express our love for our beloved friends. Normally, making handmade crafts often takes a longer period of time, so by looking at our presents, our friends can feel our love for them.

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Next, I think handmade gifts are a good choice when you want to give something to your friends. Just because by putting much of our effort and sentiment in making handmade, we can express our love to our beloved friends. Normally, making handmade craft often takes longer period of time, so by looking at our presents, our friends can feel our love for them.

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handmade: 3

friends: 3

making: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

The answer is relevant to the question and expresses a clear opinion. However, it focuses heavily on the personal aspect of handmade gifts, rather than addressing the broader question of whether handmade items are good in general. Consider expanding on the advantages of handmade items beyond the emotional aspect, such as their uniqueness, potential for higher quality, or environmental benefits. Broadening the scope of the response would improve the overall score.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-organized. The ideas flow logically. Minor repetition ('our friends') could be avoided for improved fluency. Consider using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the flow, such as 'furthermore,' 'moreover,' or 'in addition'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. While the language is clear, using more precise and sophisticated vocabulary would elevate the response. For example, instead of 'much of our effort,' consider 'considerable effort' or 'a great deal of effort'. The word 'sentiment' is well-used.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate. Minor grammatical issues such as the phrase 'longer period of time' (better as 'a longer time' or 'a longer period') are present but do not significantly impede understanding. More complex grammatical structures could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider range.

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