Part 3

Band 7+: Do you think money can buy happiness?

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Well, I personally believe that money cannot buy happiness. The main reason is that there are several things that don't exist in real life, and they are terms of mentality, such as emotions, feelings, and pleasure. For example, when I do something I love, I feel happiness and pleasure, but I can't purchase these because they require your time, your attention, and other people's actions. Money can buy all physical things, such as cars, homes, and telephones, but these feelings depend on people in our hearts. So I think it doesn't play an essential role in purchasing happiness.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

Well, I personally believe that money cannot buy happiness. The main reason is that there are several things that don’t exist in real life and they are terms of mentality such as emotions feelings and pleasure for example when I do something I love I feel happiness and pleasure but I can’t purchase these facilities due to its requires because it requires your time your attention and other people’s action so money can buy all physical things such as cars whole houses and telephones but this feelings depends on our people’s in our hearts. So I think that it’s don’t play an essential role in purchasing happiness.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

that: 3

happiness: 3

money: 2

things: 2

feelings: 2

pleasure: 2

these: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The response addresses the question directly and provides a clear opinion. The explanation is supported with relevant examples, although some aspects could be further elaborated to enhance the depth of the answer. Consider expanding on the intangible aspects of happiness and how they contrast with material possessions.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent and easy to follow. There are some minor hesitations and reformulations, but they don't significantly impede understanding. To improve, focus on using cohesive devices more naturally and avoiding unnecessary repetition. For example, vary sentence structure and use synonyms to express similar ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. The candidate uses words like 'mentality,' 'emotions,' 'pleasure,' and 'essential role' effectively. To enhance lexical resource, try incorporating more precise and nuanced vocabulary related to emotions and well-being. For example, instead of 'happiness,' consider using terms like 'contentment,' 'joy,' or 'fulfillment.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The answer demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, but there are some errors that affect clarity. For example, 'due to its requires because it requires' is grammatically incorrect. Also, 'this feelings depends on our people's in our hearts' needs correction. To improve, focus on accuracy by reviewing basic grammar rules and practicing sentence construction. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement, correct use of prepositions, and accurate phrasing.

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