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Band 5+: How do you think the concept of 'family' has changed over the past few decades?

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So, I think that the concept of family in my country evolved in a specific way because today with socials we usually use a different concept to talk about family. So today family is also, after family was considered only the blood link, but today family is considered like a group of people that are connected by life, and so I think that today's family is a different way, but I think that everyone has only one family and not like today that we have a lot of families.

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So, I think that the concept of family in my country evolved in a specific way because today with socials we usually use a different concept to to talk about family. So today family is also after family was considered only the blood the blood the blood link but today family is considered like a group of people that that are connected by the by the life and so I think that today’s family Today’s family is a different way but I think that everyone has only one family and not like today that we have a lot of families

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Vocabulary Repetition:

family: 7

that: 5

today: 4

think: 3

concept: 2

different: 2

considered: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer addresses the question by discussing how the concept of family has evolved, but it lacks depth and clarity. The response is somewhat repetitive and vague, with limited development of ideas. To improve, provide specific examples of changes (e.g., single-parent families, same-sex couples, chosen families) and structure the answer with clear points. Additionally, avoid personal opinions and maintain a general perspective.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer has a clear overall structure, but there are noticeable issues with fluency. There are several repetitions ('the blood the blood the blood', 'that that', 'Today's family Today's family') and self-corrections ('after family was considered only the blood'). The ideas are somewhat connected, but the final sentence is confusing and lacks clear progression. To improve, practice speaking more smoothly, avoid unnecessary repetition, and ensure each sentence logically follows the previous one. Use cohesive devices like 'for instance' or 'moreover' to link ideas more effectively.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is basic and lacks precision. The phrase 'with socials' is informal and unclear; 'social media' would be more appropriate. The term 'blood link' is acceptable but could be more precise, such as 'biological ties' or 'blood relations.' The phrase 'connected by life' is vague and could be better expressed as 'shared experiences' or 'emotional bonds.' To improve, expand your vocabulary to include more precise and varied terms related to family and social change, and avoid informal or imprecise language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate but limited in range. There are some errors, such as 'evolved in a specific way' (should be 'has evolved'), and the sentence 'after family was considered only the blood' is incomplete and confusing. The use of 'today's family is a different way' is awkward and should be 'today's family is different' or 'has changed.' The answer relies on simple sentence structures. To improve, practice using a wider range of grammatical structures, such as complex sentences with relative clauses, and ensure subject-verb agreement and tense consistency.

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