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Band 7+: Is it better to study for long periods or in shorter blocks of time?

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Well, in my opinion, it is better to take short breaks during reading. There are some problems when we read for a long time. First and foremost, it creates monotony. Secondly, it can also harm our health. For example, when we read for a long time using technological devices, it can be harmful to our eyes. So, taking breaks is necessary for students. It helps to break the monotony and relieve stress as well.

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Well, to my way of thinking, it would be better to take short break during reading anything. There are some problems when we read for a long time. First and foremost, it creates monotony. Secondly, it will harm for our health also. For example, when we read for a long time by using technological devices, it will be harmful for our eyes, I think. So taking break is necessary for students. It will help to break the monotony and relief from the stress also.

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monotony: 2

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The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. Words like 'monotony' and 'technological devices' are used correctly. However, the range could be expanded to demonstrate a greater command of the language. Try to incorporate more varied and sophisticated vocabulary related to study habits and health.

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The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few errors that detract from the overall impression. For example, 'it will harm for our health also' should be 'it can also harm our health'. Also, 'relief from the stress also' could be improved to 'relieve stress as well'. Focus on using a wider range of grammatical structures and ensuring accuracy in verb tenses and prepositions.

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