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Band 7+: Do you think shopping is good for a country's economy?

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Yes, absolutely. I think shopping is beneficial for a country's economy because when you spend money to buy something, that money goes to the shop and the business. The business then has to pay taxes to the government. Ultimately, the money goes into the national budget. That's why shopping is a really useful way to boost a country's economy.

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Yes, absolutely. I think shopping is beneficial for the country’s economy because when you pay money to buy something, so that money will go to the shop and the business, but after that, the business have to pay tax for the governments. Uh, eventually the money will go to the national budget. That’s why it’s really a useful way to boost the economies of a country.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

money: 3

shopping: 2

country's: 2

economy: 2

business: 2

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Pronunciation

6.5

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

The student provides a clear and well-structured explanation of how shopping benefits a country's economy. They demonstrate a good understanding of the economic principles involved. The answer could be slightly more sophisticated by mentioning the multiplier effect, where initial spending leads to further economic activity.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks fluently with minimal hesitation. The answer is well-organized and easy to follow. The use of cohesive devices like 'because' and 'that's why' enhances the coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource

6.5

The student uses a range of vocabulary related to economics, such as 'beneficial,' 'boost,' and 'national budget.' However, there is room for more precise and sophisticated vocabulary, such as 'consumption' or 'fiscal policy.' Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy with only a few minor errors, such as 'have to pay' instead of 'has to pay.' The use of complex sentences and varied sentence structures is commendable.

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