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Band 7+: Do you think parents spend too much on buying toys for their children?

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I think it depends on the amount of money parents spend on toys. I believe that we should buy presents for children regularly, perhaps every two months. If the frequency is more than this, they may become spoiled as they grow up. However, it is necessary, as I mentioned, to reward them with different toys and gifts consistently, because in this way they will feel appreciated, and I think they will behave better in the future.

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I think it depends on the amount of money they spend on toys. I believe that we should buy presents for children all the time, but it should be about every two months, let’s say, but if the frequency is more than this, they will turn up to be spoiled when they grow up. However, it is necessary, as I mentioned, to reward them with different toys and gifts all the time, because in this way they will feel appreciated and I think they will behave better in the future.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer is relevant to the question and provides a clear opinion. However, it focuses more on the frequency of buying toys rather than the amount of money spent. Consider directly addressing the question of excessive spending and exploring different perspectives on what constitutes 'too much'.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The ideas are presented in a logical order. Minor repetition ('all the time') could be avoided for improved fluency. Consider using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the flow of ideas.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. Words like 'spoiled' and 'appreciated' are used appropriately. More precise vocabulary could be used to express the nuances of the argument. For example, instead of 'behave better', consider 'demonstrate improved behavior' or 'develop better social skills'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate with only minor errors. Sentence structures are varied, but some sentences could be more concise and grammatically refined. For example, the phrase 'turn up to be spoiled' could be improved to 'become spoiled'. The use of 'consistently' instead of 'all the time' would improve the overall grammatical accuracy and sophistication.

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