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Band 6+: Should people trust robots? Why?

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I tend to think that the question of trust from people to robots is very difficult because it is important to consider the development of the contemporary world and conditions which we have to live in. In my opinion, nowadays it is important to be careful and not to trust robots completely, because there are many situations that show that robots can make mistakes, even serious mistakes that can lead to negative consequences. So it is important to understand the thought and not to rely on robots in all spheres of people's lives. But in the future I believe that we will have more and more situations that will show us that we can trust robots more and more. And they will become an integral part of our lives that will be progressive and without a lot of mistakes.

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I tend to think that the question of trust from people to robots is very difficult because it is important to consider the development of the contemporary world and conditions which we have to live in. In my opinion, nowadays it is important to be careful and not to trust robots completely, because there are many situations that show that robots can make mistakes, even serious mistakes that can lead to negative consequences. So it is important to understand the thought and not to rely on robots in all spheres of people’s lives. But in the future I believe that we will have more and more situations that will show us that we can trust robots more and more. And they will become an integral part of our lives that will be progressive and without a lot of mistakes.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

that: 8

robots: 5

will: 4

more: 4

trust: 3

important: 3

mistakes: 3

because: 2

situations: 2

lives: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is very good. Aim to refine subtleties and intonation to further improve.

Task Response

The response addresses the topic directly and provides a clear stance, but it lacks specific examples or personal experiences to fully develop the argument. The answer is somewhat repetitive and could benefit from more detailed reasoning and concrete illustrations of situations where robots have made mistakes or where trust is justified. To improve, consider structuring the response with clear points, such as discussing specific domains (e.g., healthcare, transportation) and providing a balanced view with examples.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and logically organized, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. However, there is some repetition (e.g., 'it is important' used multiple times) and the final sentence is slightly awkward. To improve, use a wider range of cohesive devices and avoid repeating the same phrases. Also, consider adding a specific example to illustrate your point, which would enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic, with some good phrases like 'integral part of our lives' and 'negative consequences.' However, there is limited range and flexibility. To achieve a higher score, incorporate more precise and varied vocabulary, such as 'autonomous systems,' 'ethical implications,' 'reliability,' or 'human oversight.' Avoid vague terms like 'the thought' and 'progressive' without clear context. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with a mix of simple and complex structures. However, there are a few errors and awkward constructions, such as 'the thought' (should be 'this idea' or 'this point') and 'that will be progressive and without a lot of mistakes' (which is unclear). To improve, practice using a wider range of sentence structures, including conditionals and relative clauses, and ensure that every sentence is clear and error-free.

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