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Band 6+: Do you think taxes in your country are too high/low?

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I think that our country’s taxes are really high compared to other countries for several reasons. It's because we have a poor economic situation nowadays. In my country, many government officials are viewed as bad people, as they always steal our money for their own privilege. This is why the taxes are not appropriate for people living in a harsh situation, making it inconvenient for them. So, I think that reducing the taxes is a much better decision for us to live with more convenient living conditions.

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I think that our country taxes are really high compared to the other countries because of several reasons. And it’s because that we have a really poor economic situation nowadays. And in my country, a lot of governmental people are weaved as a bad person, which they always steal our money to use their own privilege. It’s the reason why it’s not appropriate the taxes for the people who are living in a really harsh situation to live within inconvenience. So I think that reducing the taxes is a way much better decision for us to live with the more convenient life condition.

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Task Response

The answer is relevant to the question and presents a clear opinion. However, it relies heavily on personal opinions and generalizations about government officials, lacking specific data or examples to support the claims. Consider providing more objective evidence and focusing on broader economic factors to strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. There is some repetition and slightly hesitant phrasing, but the overall message is clear and easy to follow. Improving the flow by using more sophisticated linking words and avoiding repetition would enhance fluency.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. Words like "weaved" are slightly inaccurate but understandable in context. Using more precise and sophisticated vocabulary would improve the score. For example, instead of 'really harsh situation,' consider 'difficult circumstances' or 'precarious financial situation'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, but there are some errors. For example, the sentence 'And it's because that we have a really poor economic situation nowadays' is grammatically awkward. Improving grammatical accuracy and sentence structure would significantly improve the score. Consider using more complex sentence structures to demonstrate a wider range of grammatical abilities.

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