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Band 7+: Do you think it's important to have hobbies? Why or why not?

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Yes, I think it's really important for us to have at least one hobby because when you have a hobby or something you are interested in, you can open up your mind and immerse yourself in that interest. It can enhance your creative and cognitive skills over time, so I think it's important for us to have a hobby.

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Yes, I think it’s really important for us to have a hobby at least one because when you have a hobby or something you are interested in, you can open up your mind and immerse yourself in the thing that you are interested in and it can enhance your ability to enhance your creative and cognitive skills over time so I think it’s important for us to have a hobby like

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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hobby: 3

think: 2

important: 2

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Task Response

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Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. Words like 'immerse,' 'enhance,' 'creative,' and 'cognitive skills' are used effectively. However, the range could be broader. Consider incorporating more varied and sophisticated vocabulary to elevate the response. For example, instead of 'open up your mind,' you could use 'broaden your perspective.'

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