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Band 7+: Do you think money makes people happy?

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Well, honestly, money plays a vital role in our lives. Nowadays, people can't buy without it. We need money for food, clothes, and even for the internet. That's why I think money makes people happy, but not all the time. If you have a lot of money, you feel more comfortable and confident. For example, when you follow celebrities, you avoid comparing yourself to them and don't feel bad or fearful. Also, with money, you can donate to children's homes, study at your dream university, and eat healthy food. However, money doesn't solve everything. It doesn't provide real friends or true love. So, it's important to appreciate what we have and focus on the things that money can't buy.

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Well, honestly money plays a vital role in our lives. Nowadays people can’t buy without it. We need money for food, clothes and even for internet. That’s why I think money makes people happy but not all the time. If you have a lot of money you feel more comfortable and confident. For example, when you fall off celebrities you avoid comparing yourself to them and don’t feel bad or in fear. Also with money you can donate to children’s homes study at your dream university and eat healthy food. However, money doesn’t solve everything. It doesn’t give real friends or true love. So it’s important to appreciate what we have and focus on the things that money can’t buy.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

money: 7

people: 2

can't: 2

doesn't: 2

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Pronunciation

7.5

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Task Response

The answer adequately addresses the topic, providing a balanced perspective on the role of money in happiness. Consider expanding on the examples provided to enrich the response and further illustrate your points. Adding a concluding statement that summarizes your overall view would strengthen the response. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-structured and coherent, with a clear introduction, supporting points, and conclusion. The flow is natural, and there is minimal repetition or self-correction. Minor improvements could be made by using more sophisticated linking words and phrases to enhance the connections between ideas. For example, instead of simply stating 'However, money doesn't solve everything,' you could use a transition like 'Nevertheless,' 'Despite this,' or 'On the other hand,' to create a smoother transition.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and accurate, demonstrating a good range of words and phrases. The speaker uses words like 'vital,' 'comfortable,' 'confident,' and 'appreciate' effectively. To achieve a higher score, consider incorporating more nuanced vocabulary and idiomatic expressions to express your ideas with greater precision and sophistication. For example, instead of 'feel more comfortable and confident,' you could use a phrase like 'experience a greater sense of security and self-assurance'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor errors. The speaker uses a variety of sentence structures effectively. To improve, focus on using more complex grammatical structures, such as subordinate clauses and participial phrases, to add depth and sophistication to your sentences. For example, instead of 'If you have a lot of money you feel more comfortable and confident,' you could say 'Possessing significant wealth often leads to feelings of comfort and confidence,' which demonstrates a more advanced grammatical range.

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