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Band 7+: How do you communicate with your friends?

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Well, thanks to the rapid advancement of modern technology, there are various means of communication nowadays besides the traditional methods of communicating, including face-to-face interaction and written letters. We now have computers, smartphones, and even smartwatches that allow us to stay in touch with others. My friends and I generally depend on our smartphones to stay connected. So we always have them with us. Therefore, smartphones are the most convenient way to communicate. I just message and call my friends via messenger every day, which is totally free of cost. I also use my smartphone so much that I actually cannot imagine how I would cope without it for a day.

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Well, thanks to the rapid advancement of modern technology. There are various means of communication nowadays besides the traditional methods of communicating including face to face interaction and written letters. We now have computers, smartphones, and even smartwatches. That allow us to stay in touch with others. My friends and I generally depend on our smartphones to stay and keep in touch. So we always have them with us. Therefore, smartphones are the most convenient I just message and call my friend via messenger every day, which is, uh, totally free of cost. I also use my smartphone so much that I actually cannot imagine how would I cope without it for a day?

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friends: 2

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Task Response

The answer is relevant to the question and provides a good overview of how the speaker communicates with friends. However, the answer could be more specific and provide more details about the different ways the speaker communicates with friends. For example, the speaker could mention specific apps they use or how they use social media to communicate.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-organized and easy to follow. The speaker uses a variety of cohesive devices to connect their ideas, such as 'besides,' 'including,' and 'therefore.' However, there are a few instances of repetition and self-correction, such as 'stay and keep in touch' and 'I just message and call my friend via messenger every day, which is, uh, totally free of cost.'

Lexical Resource

The speaker uses a good range of vocabulary, including 'rapid advancement,' 'various means,' 'traditional methods,' and 'convenient.' However, the speaker could use more specific vocabulary to describe the different ways they communicate with friends. For example, instead of saying 'message and call,' the speaker could use more specific terms like 'text,' 'video call,' or 'voice note.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The speaker uses a variety of grammatical structures, including complex sentences and relative clauses. However, there are a few minor grammatical errors, such as 'stay and keep in touch' and 'how would I cope without it for a day?' The speaker could also improve their use of articles and prepositions.

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