Part 3

Band 7+: What do you think should be responsible for the care of the elderly the family or the government??

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From my experience, I would say for the care of the elderly, the family should be responsible for them. The family can share their real emotions, which is crucial for maintaining the connection with elderly people. After receiving and embracing these kinds of good connections from their family, elderly people can feel needed. They think that all the things they did in the past for their family are not just wasted. They believe that their contributions matter.

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From my experience, I would say for the care of the elderly, the family should be responsible for them. Because the family can share their real emotions to them and this is very crucial for maintaining the connection to the elderly people. After receiving and embracing these kind of very good connections from their family, the elderly people can feel like they need me. And they think that from the past that I did all of my things to them, it’s not just wasting. They think so.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

family: 4

their: 4

elderly: 3

they: 3

people: 2

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Pronunciation

6.5

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 a bit limited in scope by focusing only on the family's role and emotional aspect. Consider exploring the government's role and responsibilities, such as providing financial support, healthcare services, and social programs for the elderly. A balanced discussion of both family and government responsibilities would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The ideas flow logically. Minor repetition ('elderly people') could be avoided for improved fluency. Consider using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the flow of ideas.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. While the speaker uses words like 'crucial' effectively, more precise and sophisticated vocabulary could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider range. For example, instead of 'good connections,' consider using 'strong bonds' or 'meaningful relationships'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor slips. Sentence structures are generally simple. While the message is clear, incorporating more complex grammatical structures (e.g., subordinate clauses, passive voice) would improve the score. The phrase 'they think so' is a bit informal and could be replaced with a more formal expression.

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