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Band 7+: Do you think it's important to give someone a card when it's their birthday?

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It depends on your relationship with that person. If they are a close friend or a close relative, it's important to give them a card congratulating them on their birthday. But if they are just an acquaintance, I don't believe you have to do this. Sometimes it can be misunderstood if you overreact to a stranger's birthday.

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It depends on your relationship with that person. If they are a close friend or a close relative, it’s important to give them a card congratulating them for their birthday. But if they are an acquaintance for you, I don’t believe you have to do this. Sometimes it can be understood in a wrong way if you overreact with a stranger’s birthday.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

close: 2

birthday: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The answer is well-organized and coherent, directly addressing the question. Consider exploring the reasons behind the importance of giving a card, perhaps discussing the symbolic value or the emotional impact it can have. Expanding on the nuances of different relationships would further strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-structured and coherent. The speaker's ideas flow logically, and there is a clear progression of thought. Minor repetition of 'if they are' could be avoided for improved fluency. Consider using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the flow, such as 'however,' 'moreover,' or 'in contrast'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. Words like 'acquaintance' and 'overreact' are used effectively. However, more precise and sophisticated vocabulary could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider range. For example, instead of 'overreact,' consider 'make a fuss' or 'go overboard'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate and the speaker uses a range of grammatical structures effectively. There is one minor grammatical error ('congratulating them for their birthday' should be 'congratulating them on their birthday'). The sentence structure is generally clear and concise. Using more complex sentence structures would further enhance the score.

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