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Band 7+: How do you generally stay in contact with your friends and family?

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Generally, I call them on WhatsApp. It might be both audio and video calls. Of course, nowadays, WhatsApp groups have become very popular among them. I usually call them once or twice a week. These days, WhatsApp has become a very effective way of communication because it's easy to use and affordable.

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Generally, I call them by WhatsApp. It might be both audio and video calls. Of course, nowadays, WhatsApp groups have become most popular among them. I generally call them once or twice a week. These days, WhatsApp has become a very effective way of communication because it’s easy to use and it’s also affordable.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

them: 3

whatsapp: 3

become: 2

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Pronunciation

8.5

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Task Response

The answer is quite good and covers the question well. Consider expanding on the types of communication you use beyond WhatsApp, and perhaps provide a specific example of how you use WhatsApp to stay in touch. Adding a little more detail would enhance the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The pacing is good, and there is a natural flow to the response. Minor repetition of 'generally' could be avoided for a more sophisticated delivery. Consider using synonyms or rephrasing slightly to enhance fluency.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. The candidate uses words like 'affordable' and 'effective' accurately. However, exploring more nuanced vocabulary to describe communication methods would enhance the lexical range. For example, instead of 'call', consider using 'connect with', 'reach out to', or 'get in touch with'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate with only minor slips. The sentence 'WhatsApp groups have become most popular among them' could be improved to 'WhatsApp groups have become very popular among my friends and family' for better clarity and precision. The overall grammatical range is good, showing a variety of sentence structures.

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