Part 3

Band 6+: Some people believe that the benefits of technology outweigh the drawbacks, while others think that the drawbacks are more significant. What's your opinion on this matter?

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I think people are not wrong in saying that the drawbacks of technology are really significant, especially as they affect many aspects of our lives, such as shortening our attention span and increasing the rate of obesity. However, I believe that the benefits of technology outweigh the drawbacks because...

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I think people are not wrong by saying that the drop-back of technology is really significant, especially it affects really many aspects of our life, such as they have shortened our attention span and increase the rate of obesity. However, I believe that the benefits of technology are with the drop-bikes because…

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C2 - Complex
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Vocabulary Repetition:

drawbacks: 2

technology: 2

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Pronunciation

5.5

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

Task Response

The response shows a good understanding of the question and presents a clear opinion. However, the answer is not fully developed. Consider expanding on the benefits of technology to fully support your opinion and provide a more comprehensive response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. Minor issues with word choice ("drop-back" instead of "drawbacks") and a slight stumble in the middle of the sentence. Improving pronunciation and smoother transitions would enhance fluency.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. The candidate uses some sophisticated vocabulary ("significant", "aspects"). More precise word choices and a wider range of vocabulary would improve the score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, but there are some minor errors ("drop-bikes" instead of "drawbacks", incorrect use of "increase the rate of obesity" - better to say "increase obesity rates"). More complex grammatical structures and error-free sentences would improve the score.

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