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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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Well, from my perspective, although it's essential to pay attention to our own ideas, it's more important to contribute to each other in order to reach the goals of the team. This means that all members should focus on their targets and strive for success, as they shouldn't decide based solely on their own points of view. Instead, they should spend time collaborating with their colleagues.

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Well, in my perspective, although it’s essential to pay attention to our own ideas, it’s more important to contribute with each other in order to reach the goals of the team. It means that all members should pay attention to their targets and try to achieve all the success because they shouldn’t decide based on their own points of view. Instead, they should try to spend time with other colleagues.

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should: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer is relevant to the question and presents a clear opinion. Consider expanding on the benefits of collaboration and providing specific examples of how individual development contributes to team success. A more balanced discussion acknowledging the importance of individual growth within the team context would strengthen the response.

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The answer is coherent and well-structured. There is a slight hesitation and some repetition ('pay attention'). Improving fluency would involve smoother transitions and a more natural rhythm. Consider pausing briefly before answering to gather your thoughts.

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Vocabulary is adequate and mostly precise. Words like 'contribute to each other' could be replaced with more concise and impactful phrases like 'collaborate' or 'work together'. Expanding vocabulary with synonyms for 'success' and 'goals' would enhance the response.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few minor errors. The phrase 'try to achieve all the success' is slightly awkward. 'Strive for success' or 'achieve success' would be more natural. The sentence structure could be improved for greater clarity and impact. Practice using a wider range of grammatical structures, such as complex sentences and passive voice, to demonstrate greater grammatical range.

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