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Band 7+: How important is it to get advice from other people when making decisions

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It depends on the person you're taking advice from. If this person is trustworthy and has good judgment, I think it's important to ask for their advice when making choices. This is not necessarily true in every situation. Some decisions have to be made by one person. For example, if a person is the CEO of the company and the responsibility is on their shoulders, I think they should think carefully before getting advice from anyone because they will take full responsibility for these decisions.

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It depends on the person you’re taking an advice from. If this person is trustworthy and has a good judgment, I think it’s important to ask for their advice when taking or when making choices. This is not necessarily true in every situation. Some decisions have to be made by one person. Only, for example, if a person is the CEO of the company and the owners of the company is on their shoulders, I think they should think a lot before getting advice from anyone because they will take full responsibility on these decisions.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

person: 4

advice: 3

think: 3

their: 2

decisions: 2

responsibility: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer is well-organized and coherent, demonstrating a good understanding of the question. Consider exploring the advantages and disadvantages of seeking external advice more comprehensively to achieve a higher score. Expanding on the types of decisions where seeking advice is beneficial or detrimental would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-structured and coherent. The speaker presents a nuanced perspective, acknowledging that the importance of seeking advice depends on the context and the advisor's trustworthiness. Minor repetition ('when taking or when making choices') could be avoided for improved fluency. The example of a CEO is relevant and effectively illustrates the point.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. Words like 'trustworthy,' 'judgment,' and 'responsibility' are used appropriately. More sophisticated vocabulary could enhance the response. For example, instead of 'good judgment,' the speaker could use 'sound judgment' or 'discernment.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor slips. The sentence 'Only, for example...' is slightly awkward and could be improved. The speaker uses a range of grammatical structures, but more complex sentence structures could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider range.

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