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Band 5+: How has the shift toward remote working affected the way people build professional relationships?

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In this much remote work, some advantages such as being able to integrate work and daily life have increased in our modern day society and caused a greater impact on workmates. As we know, in an office setup, learning among colleagues is enhanced as they are able to share ideas and also have some pauses during work to focus on their personal lives. Also, this has reduced the interactions between colleagues since an individual is able to complete their tasks at home or from coffee shops. This has caused many individuals to suffer from depression, since some people might be staying alone at home.

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In this much remote work, some advantages such as being able to integrate work and daily life, it’s increased in our modern day society has caused a greater impact on workmate. As we know that in office setup, reduces learning as among colleagues as they were able to share ideas and also to have some pauses during work, so as to focus on their personal lives. And also, this has reduced the interactions between colleagues since an individual is able to complete their tasks in their homes or from coffee shops. And this has caused a lot of individuals to suffer from depression, since some people might be staying alone at their homes.

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The answer addresses the question by discussing both positive and negative effects of remote work on colleague interactions. However, it lacks a clear structure and depth. The response could be improved by providing more specific examples and elaborating on how communication methods have changed. Additionally, the answer tends to focus on personal outcomes rather than general trends, and the phrasing could be more natural and concise.

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The vocabulary is adequate but not precise or flexible. Phrases like 'in this much remote work' and 'workmate' are awkward. The speaker uses some good expressions like 'integrate work and daily life' and 'share ideas', but overall the range is limited. To improve, learn more precise vocabulary related to remote work and collaboration.

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