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Band 5+: University education sjould be free for everyone

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In this type of question, I need to express this situation and will explore, providing a well-balanced conclusion. While some argue that university education shouldn't be free for everyone, others believe that it is more useful and profitable for all parents and poor families. In my humble opinion, university education should be free for everyone, and it has both negative and positive aspects. On the one hand, university education should be free for everyone. Firstly, when university education is free, all people can afford to learn and study. Secondly, it is more beneficial, useful, and necessary. On the other hand, university education shouldn't be free for everyone because it creates a difficult situation for the government. There are many people. In conclusion, what is the best way to solve this problem?

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In this type of question I need to express this situation and will explore, provide a well-balanced conclusion. While some argue that university education shouldn’t be free for everyone, others believe that it is more useful and profitable for all parents and others, poor families. In my humble opinion, university education should be free for everyone and it has both negative and positive aspects. On the one hand, university education should be free for everyone. Firstly, when university education is free, all people afford to learn and study this. Secondly, it is more beneficial, useful and necessary. On the other hand, university education shouldn’t be free for everyone because it is more a terrible and bad situation for government. There are more, many people. Well, in conclusion, what is the best way to solve this problem?

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university: 5

education: 5

free: 5

everyone: 4

this: 3

situation: 2

conclusion: 2

shouldn't: 2

useful: 2

should: 2

people: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

The answer is underdeveloped and doesn't fully address the topic. It mentions both sides of the argument but lacks depth and specific examples. Consider expanding on the points made, providing concrete examples to support your claims, and offering a more conclusive response to the prompt. The conclusion is weak and doesn't summarize the arguments effectively.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer shows some coherence, but the structure is not very clear. The speaker mentions exploring the topic and providing a balanced conclusion, but the structure doesn't fully reflect this. There is some repetition and the conclusion is abrupt and doesn't offer a solution. Work on creating a clearer structure with a strong introduction, body paragraphs addressing both sides of the argument, and a concise conclusion that summarizes your position.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision and range. Phrases like "terrible and bad situation" are not sophisticated. Try to use more precise and nuanced vocabulary to express your ideas. For example, instead of 'useful and necessary,' consider more specific benefits like 'economic growth' or 'social mobility'. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar contains several errors, particularly in sentence structure and word choice. For example, the phrase "all people afford to learn" is grammatically incorrect. The speaker also struggles with expressing complex ideas concisely. Focus on improving grammatical accuracy and sentence structure. Practice using a wider range of grammatical structures, such as complex sentences and passive voice, to enhance the sophistication of your language.

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