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Band 7+: Do you think it is the responsibility of governments or individuals to protect the environment?

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Actually, I don't totally agree with this idea because I strongly believe that it's a collective responsibility of society. While governments should implement stricter regulations, individual actions play a pivotal role. As a result, I believe that protecting the environment is not only the responsibility of governments but also the responsibility of individuals.

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Actually, I don’t totally agree with this idea because I strongly believe that it’s a collective responsibility on society. I mean that while governments should implement stricter regulations, individual actions play a pivotal role. As a result, I believe that protecting the environment is the not only responsibility of governments and also responsibility of individuals.

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responsibility: 3

believe: 2

governments: 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 prompt and presents a clear position. To improve, consider elaborating on the specific roles and responsibilities of both governments and individuals with examples. This would demonstrate a more nuanced understanding and strengthen the argument.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent and easy to follow. The use of 'actually,' 'because,' 'I mean,' and 'as a result' helps to connect ideas. However, there's a slight pause before 'not only responsibility of governments,' which affects the flow. To improve, practice speaking more smoothly and avoid unnecessary pauses.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and includes phrases like 'collective responsibility' and 'pivotal role,' which are appropriate for the topic. To enhance the lexical resource, try incorporating more varied and specific vocabulary related to environmental protection, such as 'sustainable practices,' 'ecological footprint,' or 'conservation efforts.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate. The sentence structure is varied and includes complex sentences. The only noticeable error is the slight awkwardness in the final sentence, which could be improved for better clarity. The refined answer addresses this issue. Continue to focus on accuracy and naturalness in sentence construction.

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