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Band 6+: "Do you think people read less now than in the past? Why or why not?"

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From my perspective, I think that people read less compared to the past because more people now use technologies like new devices, and they are living in a modern era. That is why they don't have time to read books. In the past, there was more time to read, and there weren't as many technologies. That's why I think that now people read books less than in the past.

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From my perspective, I think that people read less compared to the past because more of the people now use technologies like new devices and they are living in a modern era. That is why they don’t have time to read books but in the past there was more time to read and there was not like any technologies. That’s why I think that now people read books less than in the past.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

that: 3

people: 3

past: 3

think: 2

technologies: 2

books: 2

there: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The answer is understandable and addresses the question. However, it lacks detailed explanation and supporting examples. Consider expanding on the reasons provided and offering a more nuanced perspective. Try to avoid overly simplistic statements and instead provide more specific examples to support your claims.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and easy to follow. However, there is some repetition and slightly hesitant delivery. Improving fluency would involve smoother transitions between ideas and reducing filler words like "that is why." Practice speaking at a more natural pace.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate but not particularly sophisticated. The answer uses simple words to express the ideas. Expanding vocabulary with more nuanced terms related to technology, reading habits, and societal changes would improve the score. Consider using synonyms for 'technology' and 'read'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, but the sentence structures are quite simple. While there are no major grammatical errors, using more complex sentence structures and varied grammatical forms would enhance the answer. For example, instead of repeating 'that is why,' try using subordinate clauses or other grammatical structures to connect ideas more effectively.

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