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Band 7+: How can cities be designed to be more environmentally sustainable and livable for residents?

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First of all, sustainability and quality of life for residents don't even contrast 1%. So it will not be that hard to promote both of them together. Sustainability and quality of life can be enhanced by creating parks for residents to exercise, with equipment powered by sunlight. A great example of a city designed to promote both sustainability and quality of life for residents is Muster City. It contains solar panels everywhere that power the whole city, and this integrated solar power promotes sustainability and enhances life for its residents.

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First of all, sustainability and quality of life for residents doesn’t even contrast 1%. So it will be not that hard to promote both of them together. So sustainability and quality of life. So we can make like a park for residents to like exercise. and the equipment work by sunlight. Yes, and power. A great example, a great city that is designed to promote both sustainability and quality of life for residents is Muster City. It contains solar panels everywhere that powers the whole city, which this integrated solar power power, power promotes sustainability and enhances the life for their residents.

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sustainability: 4

life: 4

residents: 4

quality: 3

city: 3

promote: 2

solar: 2

power: 2

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The response addresses the question directly and provides relevant examples. To further enhance the answer, consider elaborating on a wider range of design aspects beyond parks and solar panels, such as transportation, waste management, and building design. Providing a more detailed explanation of how these elements contribute to both sustainability and quality of life would strengthen the response.

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The answer is generally coherent, but there are some hesitations and repetitions ('power, power') that slightly affect the flow. Using discourse markers more effectively could improve coherence. For example, instead of just stating 'So sustainability and quality of life,' you could say, 'Therefore, to promote both sustainability and quality of life...' to better connect your ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise and varied. While words like 'sustainability' and 'enhances' are used, the range is somewhat limited. Try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to urban planning and environmental design. For example, instead of 'equipment work by sunlight,' you could say 'solar-powered exercise equipment.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few minor errors ('doesn't even contrast 1%' should be 'don't even contrast 1%'). The sentence structure is relatively simple. Aim to use a wider range of grammatical structures, such as complex sentences, to demonstrate greater proficiency. For example, 'By integrating solar power throughout the city, Muster City not only promotes sustainability but also enhances the quality of life for its residents.'

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