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Band 7+: Do you think parents are the best people to make decisions about their children's education ?

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I'm not sure about that because not all parents are aware and capable of deciding for a child. On the other hand, to some extent, parents know more about their children's needs and requirements because they give birth to them. So, I think it's better for a child to be guided by both parents and teachers because if one of them cannot handle the situation, the other can compensate for the deficiencies. I mean, if parents are not really aware of their children's needs and interests, teachers and education systems can help them because teachers have pedagogical skills and higher education; they can guide a child in a practical way, which helps them. Thank you.

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I’m not sure about that because all of the parents are not aware and capable to decide for a child. On the other hand, in some extent, parents know more about their children’s needs and requirements because they give birth to them. So, I think it’s better for a child to be guided by both parents and teachers because if one of them cannot handle the situation, the other one can compensate the deficiencies. I mean, if parents are not really aware about their children’s needs and interests, teachers and education systems can help them because teachers have pedagogical skills and high education, they can guide a child in a practical way, which helps them. Thank you.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

because: 4

parents: 4

them: 4

child: 3

teachers: 3

about: 2

aware: 2

other: 2

their: 2

children's: 2

needs: 2

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Pronunciation

7.5

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Task Response

The answer adequately addresses the question, presenting a balanced perspective by acknowledging both parental and educational expertise. Consider structuring your response more clearly to improve the flow of ideas. Expanding on the collaborative approach between parents and educators would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-structured and coherent, showing a clear line of reasoning. There is a slight hesitation at the beginning, but the overall flow is smooth and natural. Minor improvements could be made by using more sophisticated linking words and phrases to enhance the connections between ideas. For example, instead of 'On the other hand,' consider using 'Conversely,' or 'However.'

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and accurate, demonstrating a good range of words and phrases. The candidate uses words like 'compensate,' 'deficiencies,' and 'pedagogical skills' effectively. However, there is room for improvement in using more precise and nuanced vocabulary. For example, instead of 'aware,' consider using 'informed' or 'cognizant.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate and the candidate demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures. There are a few minor grammatical errors, such as the use of 'aware and capable to decide' instead of 'aware and capable of deciding.' However, these errors do not significantly impede understanding. The candidate could improve by using more complex sentence structures and varied grammatical forms.

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