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Band 7+: In a team, is it more important to pursue individual development or to achieve team targets?

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I think they are both equally important because when working on a team, you have to work to achieve the whole company's goals and the team's goals as well. In order to enhance your social skills, you also have to focus on enhancing your personal skills and achieving your career goals, such as problem-solving skills. So both of these aspects are equally important when working within a team.

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I think they are both equally important, because when working on a team, you have to work to achieve the whole company’s goals and the team’s goals as well. Uh, in order like, to enhance your social skills, uh, on the other hand, you also have to focus on enhancing your personal skills and to achieve your career goals, such as maybe problem solving skills. So both of these aspects are equally important when working within a team.

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goals: 3

your: 3

skills: 3

equally: 2

important: 2

working: 2

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Task Response

The answer is understandable and touches upon both individual development and team targets. However, it could benefit from a more in-depth exploration of the interplay between these two aspects. Consider providing specific examples of how individual growth contributes to team success, or vice versa. A more nuanced discussion of the potential conflicts and synergies between individual ambitions and collective goals would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The use of 'uh' indicates slight hesitation, but it doesn't significantly detract from the overall fluency. More sophisticated linking words could improve the flow. For example, instead of 'on the other hand', a phrase like 'Furthermore' or 'In addition' would sound more natural.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. The candidate uses words like 'enhance' and 'problem-solving skills' effectively. However, more precise and nuanced vocabulary could elevate the response. For instance, instead of 'company's goals', 'organizational objectives' might be used.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor errors. The sentence structure is simple but effective. Using more complex grammatical structures, such as subordinate clauses or participial phrases, would demonstrate a wider range and improve the overall score. For example, the phrase 'in order to enhance your social skills' could be rephrased as 'enhancing your social skills'.

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