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Band 6+: In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing young people entering the workforce today?

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You know, the modern world, technology, and social media are becoming more popular every day. Many young people are addicted to watching Reels, Instagram, or YouTube, and in that way, they are comparing themselves to others on social media. Many young people watch Reels, like lifestyle content and people's success stories, and then they try so hard to be perfect. They also try to gain many certificates to secure a well-paid job.

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You know, really modern world and technology and social media are popular day by day and many young people are addicted to watch Reels, Instagram or YouTube and that way they are comparing with others actually in social media. And many young people watch reals, like lecture life stuff, people’s lecture lifestyle. and people success, then they try to… so hard to be perfect, and also they try to gain many certificates to get a well-paid job.

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they: 3

social: 2

media: 2

young: 2

people: 2

reels: 2

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Task Response

The response touches on relevant issues but could benefit from a more direct and comprehensive discussion of the challenges young people face in the job market. Consider focusing more on economic factors, required skills, and competition. Providing specific examples and a clearer structure would enhance the answer.

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The response is somewhat coherent, but there are instances of repetition ('many young people watch Reels') and some hesitation. To improve, focus on structuring your answer more clearly, perhaps by outlining the main points you want to make before you start speaking. Use cohesive devices (e.g., 'furthermore,' 'in addition') to link your ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision and variety. The phrase 'lecture life stuff' is not idiomatic. To enhance your lexical resource, try to use more specific and nuanced vocabulary related to the job market and the impact of social media. For example, instead of 'well-paid job,' you could say 'lucrative career' or 'high-earning position.'

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