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Band 7+: Do young and middle-age people live with old people?

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I would say that depends on various factors. Speaking from my own experience, it didn't work for me. I lived with my grandma, but due to extremely different personalities, we couldn't get along. However, I believe that when people share similar interests and personality traits, it's not that difficult to get along with each other. If you have to share this household, I think there are some pieces of advice that could be useful. First of all, you should take into consideration the other person's desires and needs and try to find compromises. But of course, you should always remember your own needs as well. This is probably something that could work, but I still wouldn't like it.

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I would say that depends on various factors. Speaking from my own experience, it didn’t work for me. I lived with my grandma, but due to extremely different personalities, we couldn’t get along. However, I believe that when people share similar interests and personality traits, it’s not that difficult to put up with each other. If it happens that you have to share this household, I think there are some pieces of advice that could be useful. So first of all you should take into consideration other person’s desires and needs and try to find compromises. But of course you should always remember about your own needs as well. This is probably something that should work, but I still wouldn’t like it.

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along: 2

share: 2

other: 2

could: 2

should: 2

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Task Response

The response partially addresses the prompt, but it relies heavily on personal experience, which is not ideal for Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking test. To improve, focus on providing more general observations and analysis rather than specific personal anecdotes. Try to discuss broader societal trends or common situations without centering the response around your own experiences.

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The response is generally coherent and easy to follow. The structure is logical, starting with a personal experience and then moving to general advice. However, there are a few instances where the flow could be smoother. For example, the transition from personal experience to general advice could be more seamless. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to enhance the connection between ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. Phrases like 'extremely different personalities,' 'get along,' 'similar interests and personality traits,' and 'take into consideration' are well-used. However, the range could be expanded to demonstrate greater lexical flexibility. Try to incorporate more idiomatic expressions or less common vocabulary to elevate the response.

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The grammatical accuracy is high, with only minor errors. The range of structures used is also good, including conditional sentences ('If it happens that you have to share this household...'), complex sentences, and simple sentences. Pay attention to articles and prepositions, as these are common areas for minor errors. Overall, the grammar is strong and contributes positively to the clarity of the response.

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