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Band 5+: Do your friends use social media?

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Well, almost all my friends have social media accounts, like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. They use them a lot, especially during their free time. I'd say they spend about 10 hours a day on them. I think they enjoy it, but they also recognize that excessive social media use can be harmful. They try to use it in moderation and be mindful of its potential downsides.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

they: 5

social: 2

media: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

Task Response

The student provides a good response to the question, mentioning that their friends use social media and giving examples of platforms. However, the answer lacks some detail about how their friends use social media and the potential impact it has on them. The student could have elaborated on the benefits and drawbacks of social media use.

Fluency & Coherence

The student's speech is somewhat hesitant and disfluent, with frequent fillers like "um" and "well." The answer lacks a clear structure and could benefit from smoother transitions between ideas. The student could practice speaking more fluently and confidently.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a range of vocabulary related to social media, but some words are used incorrectly or in an awkward way. For example, "laser time" is not a common phrase. The student could expand their vocabulary related to social media and its impact.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student makes several grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses and articles. The sentence structure is sometimes awkward. The student could improve their grammatical accuracy by practicing sentence construction and verb conjugation.

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