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Band 5+: Is it better for students to study practical subjects or academic subjects?

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Well, as far as I'm concerned, I would say that academic subjects would be more useful for students in school. The academic subjects will help them to enter university successfully and find a good job. Nowadays, it is much more important than some practical skills that aren't really useful in everyday life. For example, I know a lot of people who didn't know how to use general subjects, for example, in the kitchen, but they are really successful people who earned a lot of money and who have a giant salary, and from my point of view, it is the right way to study.

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Well, as far as I’m concerned, I would say that academic subjects would be more useful for students in school. The academic subjects will help them to enter the university successfully and find a good job. Nowadays, it is much more important than some practical skills that isn’t really useful in everyday life. For example, I know a lot of people who didn’t know how to use general subjects, for example, kitchen but they are really successful people who earned a lot of money and who has a giant salary and from my point of view it is the right way to study.

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would: 2

academic: 2

useful: 2

really: 2

example: 2

people: 2

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Task Response

The answer addresses the question but is somewhat limited in scope and development. It expresses a clear opinion favoring academic subjects, but the reasoning is not fully elaborated and relies on a personal example rather than a general discussion. To improve, consider exploring both sides of the argument, providing more balanced reasoning, and using broader examples or evidence to support your points. Additionally, avoid focusing on personal experience and instead discuss general trends or societal perspectives.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent and easy to follow, with a clear opinion stated at the beginning. However, there is some repetition and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'the academic subjects will help them...' and 'from my point of view it is the right way to study'). The example about 'kitchen' is unclear and disrupts flow. To improve, use clearer examples and avoid repeating the same idea. Use cohesive devices like 'furthermore' or 'in contrast' to link ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate but limited and imprecise. Phrases like 'general subjects' and 'giant salary' are awkward or incorrect. 'Practical skills that isn't really useful' shows a lack of precision. To improve, use more specific and accurate vocabulary (e.g., 'practical skills like cooking or budgeting' instead of 'general subjects'). Avoid informal or exaggerated terms like 'giant salary' - use 'high income' or 'substantial salary'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors: subject-verb agreement ('skills that isn't' should be 'aren't'), incorrect relative clause ('who has a giant salary' should be 'who have'), and unclear structure ('how to use general subjects, for example, kitchen'). The answer relies on simple sentence structures. To improve, practice using a mix of complex and compound sentences, and ensure subject-verb agreement. For example: 'Although some people lack practical skills, they can still achieve success through academic knowledge.'

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