Part 3

Band 7+: Let's move on to the role of electronic devices in today's society. Do you think people spend too much money on electronic devices?

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I think people tend to spend a huge amount of money on electronic devices. Some of them spend it for good purposes. For example, if a person purchases a smartwatch for about, let's say, $500, it may be because they want to check on their health and measure their heart rates regularly to avoid any health problems. On the other hand, some people are willing to spend huge amounts of money on gaming laptops to play games with good graphic settings. In my opinion, the latter reason is a negative one because people should not buy these items just to play games.

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I think people tend to spend a huge amount of money on electronic devices. Some of them spend them for good purposes. For example, if a person purchased a smartwatch for about let’s say $500 it’s maybe because they want to check on their health and measure their heart rates regularly in order to avoid any health problems. On the other hand some people are willing to spend huge amounts of money on gaming laptops to be able to play games with good graphic settings. In my opinion the latter reason is a negative one because people should not buy these items just to play games.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

people: 3

spend: 3

money: 2

because: 2

their: 2

health: 2

games: 2

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Pronunciation

7.5

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Task Response

The answer directly addresses the question and provides a balanced perspective by discussing both positive and negative aspects of spending on electronic devices. To improve, consider broadening the discussion beyond personal examples and exploring the societal impact of excessive spending on electronics. A more general analysis of consumer behavior and marketing strategies would enhance the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-structured and coherent, with a clear introduction and two contrasting examples. The flow is smooth, and there is minimal repetition or self-correction. Minor improvements could be made by using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the flow between ideas, such as 'however,' 'moreover,' or 'in contrast.'

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. Words like "huge amount," "graphic settings," and "health problems" are used effectively. However, more precise and sophisticated vocabulary could be used to elevate the response. For example, instead of 'huge amount,' consider 'substantial sum' or 'considerable expenditure.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor slips. The sentence structures are varied and complex, demonstrating a good command of grammar. The use of conditional clauses ('if a person purchases...') and contrasting phrases ('on the other hand') shows grammatical range. Minor improvements could be made in the use of articles and prepositions for greater precision.

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