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Band 5+: Do you think it is a good thing for parents to help their children with schoolwork?

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Yes, I think it's a good thing for parents to help their children with schoolwork. It's a responsibility of parents to support their children in their education. When this becomes a routine, children can learn how to do their assignments independently and also develop discipline.

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Yes, I think that’a good thing for parents to have their children with schoolworks. Um, and also I think that is a, uh, responsibility, ah, of parents to help to their children to do that. And when this is like a routine, the children can learning how to do their, uh, assessment by their sel and also a learm discipline.

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question, acknowledging the benefits of parental involvement in education. However, the answer could be more nuanced by exploring potential drawbacks or alternative perspectives. For example, the student could mention the importance of striking a balance between parental support and fostering independence in children. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

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The student's speech is generally fluent, but there are some hesitations and repetitions, particularly at the beginning of the answer. The student could improve fluency by practicing speaking more naturally and confidently. The answer is organized logically, but the use of cohesive devices could be more sophisticated.

Lexical Resource

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The student uses a range of vocabulary, but some words are not used with complete accuracy. For example, "assessment" is used instead of "assignments." The student could expand their vocabulary by reading more widely and paying attention to the nuances of word choice.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

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The student demonstrates a good grasp of grammar, but there are some minor errors. For example, "have their children with schoolworks" is grammatically incorrect. The student could improve their grammatical accuracy by paying attention to subject-verb agreement and using correct prepositions.

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