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Band 5+: what are the differences between the technology of the past and that of today

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There are several differences between technology in the past and today because in the past technology started to develop very recently and the beginning of the advancement of technology started in the past. Like in the 20th century we had very big, enormous type of computers which are very inconvenient to use, which are located in big rooms. And day by day they started to develop very quickly and sharply, and now we have very small laptops and several types of laptops that I can flip, fold, we can touch them by our hands like with touchpad and so on. Today we are living in a very hard to say era. In that era, technology is developing so quickly that we cannot notice even how many types of devices are being introduced today.

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There are several differences between technology in the past and today because in the past technology started to develop very recently and the beginning of the advancement of technology started in the past. Like in 20th century we had very big enormous type of computers which are very Unconvenient to use which are located in the which are took place in the big room so and by day by day they started Develop very quickly sharply and now we have very small type of laptops and several type of laptop that I can flip, fault, we can touch it by our hands like with touch pad and so on. Today we are living in the very hard to say. In that era, the technology is developing very quickly that we cannot notice even how many types of devices are introducing in today.

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Vocabulary Repetition:

very: 6

technology: 4

past: 3

today: 3

started: 3

that: 3

several: 2

develop: 2

which: 2

quickly: 2

laptops: 2

types: 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 stays on topic and provides a clear comparison between past and present technology, using the example of computers evolving from large machines to portable devices. It addresses the question fully and in a general manner, avoiding personal anecdotes. However, the response could be more structured and precise, with clearer examples and a more logical flow. The phrasing 'very hard to say era' is awkward and could be rephrased for clarity. Additionally, the answer could benefit from mentioning other types of technology beyond computers to demonstrate a broader perspective.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is somewhat coherent but lacks clear organization. There is some repetition and self-correction, such as 'which are located in the which are took place in the big room' and 'very hard to say. In that era'. The response could be improved by structuring ideas more clearly, e.g., comparing past and present in separate points, and using cohesive devices to link ideas smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but not precise or flexible. There are errors like 'Unconvenient' (should be 'inconvenient'), 'flip, fault' (likely 'fold'), and 'touch pad' (should be 'touchscreen'). The range of vocabulary is limited, with some repetition. To improve, use more precise and varied terms, such as 'bulky', 'portable', 'user-friendly', and 'innovative devices'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors and awkward structures. For example, 'which are located in the which are took place in the big room' is confusing and incorrect. Also, 'we cannot notice even how many types of devices are introducing' should be 'we cannot even notice how many types of devices are being introduced'. The answer uses a limited range of structures, mostly simple and compound sentences. To improve, practice using complex sentences with relative clauses and passive voice, and ensure subject-verb agreement and correct verb forms.

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