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Band 7+: Do you think we need to know much about computers?

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If you asked me this question ten years ago, I would have said no. But nowadays, I would definitely say that we all need to know something about computers. It's because we use them for so many things, like paying bills online, reading the news, and connecting with friends. Computers are a big part of our lives now, so it's important to have at least a basic understanding of how they work.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

If you asked me this question, like, ten years ago, I would say no. But nowadays, uh, I would definitely say that, um, we all know, um, we all need to know at some extent about computers. It is because of that, um, nowadays we need to pay our bills by the Internet as well as reading the news or reaching for our friends to see what are they doing.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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computers: 2

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Pronunciation

7.5

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Task Response

The student provides a good response to the question, acknowledging the change in the importance of computer knowledge over time. They give specific examples of how computers are used in daily life, which is relevant to the question. However, the answer could be more developed by discussing the specific skills or knowledge that are essential in today's world. For example, they could mention basic troubleshooting, online security, or digital literacy.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks with good fluency and coherence. They use appropriate linking words like "but" and "because" to connect their ideas. There are a few instances of hesitation and repetition, but these do not significantly hinder the flow of the speech.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like "extent", "reaching", and "basic understanding". However, they could use more specific and precise vocabulary to describe the different ways computers are used. For example, instead of "reaching for our friends", they could say "connecting with friends online".

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy. They use a variety of grammatical structures, including conditional clauses and relative clauses. There are a few minor errors, such as the use of "It is because of that" instead of "It's because of that". However, these errors do not significantly affect the overall clarity of the message.

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